Introductory text

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing a Single Council and a Single Commission of the European Communities;

Having regard to the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the European Communities, and in particular Article 13 thereof;

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission;

Whereas it is necessary to amend Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EEC) No 260/68^f1 of the Council of 29 February 1968 laying down the conditions and procedure for applying the tax for the benefit of the European Communities, as amended by Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EEC) No 1370/72^f2 in order to take account of Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EEC) No 2530/72^f3 introducing special measures applicable to the recruitment of officials of the European Communities in consequence of the accession of new Member States, and for the termination of service of officials of those Communities;

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: