European organisation of atomic energy

Resolution 97 (1956)

Author(s):

Parliamentary Assembly

Origin

This Resolution was adopted by the Assembly at its 12th Sitting, on 21st April, 1956 (see Doc, 506, draft Resolution of the Committee on General Affairs). See also Order 90.

The Assembly,

Recalling the terms of its Resolution 89, setting forth the principles which should govern the activities of member countries in the matter of atomic energy;

Welcoming the work of the O.E.E.C. and the Intergovernmental Committee of the Messina Conference to this end;

A

In the belief that there is no incompatibility between the objectives of the O.E. E.C. and those of the Intergovernmental Committee,

1. Calls upon the member countries of O.E.E.C. to develop to the fullest extent the co-operation envisaged within that organisation ;

2. Calls upon countries participating in the Intergovernmental Committee to set up without delay, within an integrated economic framework, a European Atomic Organisation in accordance with the principles laid down in Resolution 89;

B

1. Calls on all concerned as a matter of urgency to make such arrangements together as will ensure the maximum connection between such activities as may be organised by the O.E.E.C. and the Intergovernmental Committee and provide for the closest co-operation between them, with due regard for security;

2. Urges the six Messina Powers to welcome the participation in the drafting of the Euratom Treaty of those other countries which are prepared to accept the basic principles to be laid down by the six Foreign Ministers after they have been seized of the report of the Intergovernmental Committee; Stresses the need for Euratom to be open to all either in full membership or in association with it;

3. Emphasises the need to harmonise the legislation of the countries concerned in matters of public health, social services, insurance, transport, finance, trade and payments, in so far as they relate to the development of atomic energy;

4. Emphasises also the urgency of the problem of incorporating Euratom in a general common market.