In the same circumstances, any present Member State may apply for authorisation to take protective measures with regard to one or more of the new Member States.
Féadfaidh aon Bhallstát láithreach, sna himthosca céanna, údarú a iarraidh bearta cosanta a ghlacadh maidir le ceann amháin nó níos mó de na Ballstáit nua.