1. The position to be taken on behalf of the Union as set out in Article 1 covers the amendments concerned to the extent that those amendments fall under the exclusive competence of the Union and to the extent that they may affect Union common rules. It shall be expressed by the Member States which are all members of the IMO, acting jointly in the interests of the Union.
2. Minor changes to the position referred to in Article 1 may be agreed upon without further decision of the Council.
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CitationArticle 2 of Council Decision (EU) 2021/2144 (LawPlayer, data as of 2026-07-04)