Article 1
Liverpool is designated as ‘European Capital of Culture 2008’ in accordance with Article 2(1) of Decision No 1419/1999/EC.
2004/659/EC: Council Decision of 27 May 2004 on the European Capital of Culture event for the year 2008
2004/659/EC: Council Decision of 27 May 2004 on the European Capital of Culture event for the year 2008
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Article 2
Stavanger is designated as a ‘European Capital of Culture 2008’ in accordance with Article 4 of Decision No 1419/1999/EC.
Article 3
Both cities designated shall take the necessary measures in order to ensure the effective implementation of Articles 1 and 5 of Decision No 1419/1999/EC.
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