1.Should the European Parliament or the Council deem it essential to extend the time limits referred to in Article 251 of the Treaty establishing the European Community, they shall notify the President of the other institution and the Commission thereof.
1.Má mheasann Parlaimint na hEorpa nó an Chomhairle gobhfuil sé sár-riachtanach na teorainneacha ama dá dtagraítear in Airteagal 251 den Chonradh ag bunú an Chomhphobail Eorpaigh ashíneadh, cuirfidh siad Uachtarán na hinstitiúide eile agus an Coimisiún ar an eolas faoi.