Belgium, France and Italy observe that, on the basis of the resultsof the Intergovernmental Conference, the Treaty of Amsterdam doesnot meet the need, reaffirmed at the Madrid European Council, forsubstantial progress towards reinforcing the institutions.
Tugann an Bheilg, an Fhrainc agus an Iodáil dá n-aire, ar bhonnthorthaí na Comhdhála Idir-rialtasaí, nach bhfreagraíonn Conradh Amstardam don ghá, a athdhaingníodh ag an gComhairle Eorpachi Maidrid, dul chun cinn substainteach a dhéanamh ionsar athneartúar na hinstitiúidí.