Article 4
If, after consultation, it is established that provisions in the instrument to be extended expressly or tacitly could, during the period of extension envisaged, constitute an obstacle to implementation of the common commercial policy, in particular by reason of divergencies between the policies of Member States, the Commission shall submit a detailed report to the Council. This report shall be accompanied by the necessary proposals and, where appropriate, by recommendations requesting that the Commission be authorised to open Community negotiations with the third countries in question. Negotiation of agreements shall be governed by the provisions of Title II of this Decision. TITLE II Negotiation of agreements with third countries