Act of accession

Romania's President Traian Basescu (L) and his Prime Minister Calin Tariceanu (R) sign the accession treaty to the European Union in Luxembourg April 25, 2005 (Photo: www.news.xinhuanet.com)

Act of accession

A treaty of accession is always followed by an act of accession of the same legal value. The act defines the body of legislation (acquis) to be accepted and the level of representation in the different EU institutions.

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See also Accession Accession and Accession Patrnership.