A decision to that end will be taken by the European Council as soon as possible in 2001 and no later than at its meeting in Laeken/Brussels, on the basis of the existing provisions of the Treaty on European Union.
Glacfaidh an Chomhairle Eorpach cinneadh chuige sin a luaithe is féidir i 2001, agus tráth nach déanaí ná a cruinniú in Laeken/an Bhruiséil ar bhonn na bhforálacha atá ann den Chonradh ar an Aontas Eorpach.