RTICLE l00c
1. The Council, acting unanimously on a proposal from the
Commission and after consulting the European Parliament, shall
determine the third countries whose nationals must be in possession
of a visa when crossing the external borders of the Member States.
2. However, in the event of an emergency situation in a third country
posing a threat of a sudden inflow of nationals from that country into
the Community, the Council, acting by a qualified majority on a
recommendation from the Commission, may introduce, for a period not
exceeding six months, a visa requirement for nationals from the
country in question. The visa requirement established under this
paragraph may be extended in accordance with the procedure referred
to in paragraph 1.
3. From 1 January 1996, the Council shall adopt the decisions referred
to in paragraph 1 by a qualified majority. The Council shall, before that
date, acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from the
Commission and after consulting the European Parliament, adopt
measures relating to a uniform format for visas.
4. In the areas referred to in this Article, the Commission shall
examine any request made by a Member State that it submit a
proposal to the Council.
5. This Article shall be without prejudice to the exercise of the
responsibilities incumbent upon the Member States with regard to the
maintenance of law and order and the safeguarding of internal
security.
6. This Article shall apply to other areas if so decided pursuant to
Article K.9 of the provisions of the Treaty on European Union which
relate to co-operation in the fields of justice and home affairs, subject
to the voting conditions determined at the same time.
7. The provisions of the conventions in force between the Member
States governing areas covered by this Article shall remain in force
until their content has been replaced by directives or measures
adopted pursuant to this Article."
24) The following Article shall be inserted:
"ARTICLE l00d
The Co-ordinating Committee consisting of senior officials set up by
Article K.4 of the Treaty on European Union shall contribute, without
prejudice to the provisions of Article 151, to the preparation of the
proceedings of the Council in the fields referred to in Article l00c."
25) Title II, Chapters 1, 2 and 3 in Part Three shall be replaced by the
following:
"TITLE VI
ECONOMIC AND MONETARY POLICY
CHAPTER 1
ECONOMIC POLICY
ARTICLE 102a
Member States shall con