After consulting the Assembly, the Council may, acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission, which shall first request the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee, issue directives for the application of this Article.
Tar éis dui i gcomhairle leis an Tionól. féadfaidh an Chomhairle, ag gniomhú di tri thromlach cáilithe ar thogra ón gCoimisiún. a iarrfaidh tuairim an Choiste Eacnamaigh agus Sóisialta ar dtús. treoracha a eisiúnt maidir leis an nós imeachta a bhainfidh leis an Airteagal seo a chur chun feidhme.