The authorisation referred to in paragraph 1 shall be granted, in compliance with Articles 43 to 45, by the Council, acting by a qualified majority, on a proposal from the Commission or on the initiative of at least eight Member States, and after consulting the European Parliament.
Déanfaidh an Chomhairle, ag gníomhú di trí thromlach cáilithe ar thogra ón gCoimisiún nó ar thionscnamh ó ocht mBallstát ar a laghad agus tar éis dul i gcomhairle le Parlaimint na hEorpa, an t údarú dá dtagraítear i mír 1 a dheonú, agus Airteagail 43 go 45 á gcomhlíonadh.