THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 238 thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty concerning the accession of new Member States to the European Economic Community and to the European Atomic Energy Community, signed on 22 January 1972, and in particular Article 108 of the Act annexed thereto,

Having regard to the recommendation of the Commission,

Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament1,

Whereas it is opportune to conclude a Supplementary Protocol laying down certain provisions relating to the Association Agreement between the European Economic Community and Turkey consequent on the accession of new Member States to the European Economic Community,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: