EC/Malta Framework Agreement: participation in Community programmes

PURPOSE : to approve the Framework Agreement between the European Community and Malta. COMMUNITY MEASURE : Council Decision 2002/39/EC concerning the conclusion of a Framework Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Malta on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Malta in Community programmes. CONTENT : The Framework Agreement is approved, and the text of the Agreement is attached to the Decision. The Commission will determine the specific terms regarding the participation of Malta in each Community programme, including the financial contribution payable. The Commission will be assisted by a special committee appointed by the Council. Malta may apply for financial assistance for participation in Community programmes under Council Regulation 2000/555/EC on the implementation of operations in the framework of the pre-accession strategy for Cyprus and Malta. The Agreement will be reviewed three years after its entry into force and every three years after that. The Commission's report will be accompanied by appropriate proposals ENTRY INTO FORCE : The date of entry into force of the Agreement will be published in the Official Journal.�