Introductory text

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EU) 2016/1103 of 24 June 2016 implementing enhanced cooperation in the area of jurisdiction, applicable law and the recognition and enforcement of decisions in matters of matrimonial property regimes^f1, and in particular Article 45(3)(b), Article 58(1), Article 59(2) and Article 60(2) thereof,

After consulting the Committee concerning applicable law, jurisdiction and enforcement in matters of matrimonial property regimes,

Whereas:

For the purpose of proper application of Regulation (EU) 2016/1103 several forms should be established.

In accordance with Council Decision (EU) 2016/954^f2 authorising enhanced cooperation in the area of property regimes of international couples, Regulation (EU) 2016/1103 implements enhanced cooperation in the area of jurisdiction, applicable law and the recognition and enforcement of decisions in the matter of property regimes of international couples between Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Croatia, Italy, Cyprus, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Slovenia, Finland and Sweden. Therefore only those Member States are taking part in the adoption of this Regulation,

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee concerning applicable law, jurisdiction and enforcement in matters of matrimonial property regimes,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: