Considerations on COM(2013)219 - Conclusion of a Framework Agreement with Kosovo( on the general principles for the participation of Kosovo in Union programmes

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dossier COM(2013)219 - Conclusion of a Framework Agreement with Kosovo( on the general principles for the participation of Kosovo in Union ...
document COM(2013)219 EN
date July 17, 2017
 
table>(1)In accordance with Council Decision (EU) 2016/2053 (2), the Framework Agreement between the European Union and Kosovo on the general principles for the participation of Kosovo in Union programmes (‘the Agreement’) was signed on 25 November 2016, subject to its conclusion at a later date.
(2)On 14 December 2010 the Council stated that it looked forward to receiving a Commission proposal that would allow for Kosovo's participation in Union programmes. Such participation is to be made possible by the conclusion of the Agreement.

(3)The aim of the Agreement is that the Union carry out economic, financial and technical cooperation measures with Kosovo pursuant to Article 212 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

(4)The conclusion of the Agreement does not prejudge the position of Member States on the status of Kosovo, which will be decided in accordance with their national practice and international law. None of the terms, wording or definitions used in this Decision, the Agreement, including its Annex, or in the Union programmes constitute recognition of Kosovo by the Union as an independent State, nor does it constitute recognition by individual Member States of Kosovo in that capacity where they have not taken such a step.

(5)The Agreement should be approved,