European capital of culture: Community action, years 2005 to 2019

Under codecision procedure, second reading, the European Parliament approved the proposal of Philippe Monfils (B, ELDR) for a declaration of intended rejection of common position (EC) No 47/98 established by the Council with a view to adopting a European Parliament and Council Decision establishing a Community action for the "European Capital of Culture" event for the years 2005 to 2019. The vote did not affect existing choices up to 2004.