In response to a request from the Cologne European Council, the Com­mission has proposed a strategy for implementing Article 299(2) of the EC Treaty, which provides for the Union to adopt specific measures taking account of the conditions affecting the outermost regions (Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Marti­nique, Réunion, the Canary Islands and Madeira).
Komissio esittää Kölnin Eurooppa-neuvoston toiminta suunnitelman EY:n perustamissopimuksen 299 artiklan 2 kohdan täytäntöönpanemiseksi.