Introductory text

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 51 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission drawn up after consulting the Administrative Commission on Social Security for Migrant Workers,

Whereas the Treaty amending, with regard to Greenland, the Treaties establishing the Communities^f1 entered into force on 1 February 1985;

Whereas the Annexes to Regulation (EEC) No 574/72^f2, as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1660/85^f3, should be amended in order to take account of the new scope of Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71^f4, as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1660/85, corresponding to that of the Treaties;

Whereas rights that were acquired or were in the process of being acquired during the period in which Greenland belonged to the European Communities by nationals of Member States who had worked in Greenland, as well as rights acquired during that period by such nationals who had worked in the territory of a Member State and who reside in Greenland, should be safeguarded;

Whereas it is desirable to maintain benefit entitlement in the event of sickness or maternity during residence outside the competent State in the case of employed or self-employed persons and members of their families whose situation calls for the immediate provision of such benefits,

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