(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

–   having regard to the initiative of the Czech Republic (10985/2009),

–   having regard to the Council Act of 3 December 1998 laying down the staff regulations applicable to Europol employees(1), and in particular Article 44 thereof,

–   having regard to Article 39(1) of the EU Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C7-0099/2009),

–   having regard to Rules 100 and 55 of its Rules of Procedure,

–   having regard to the report of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (A7-0040/2009),

1.  Approves the initiative of the Czech Republic;

2.  Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament;

3.  Calls on the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the initiative of the Czech Republic substantially;

4.  Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and the Commission, and to the government of the Czech Republic.

(1) OJ C 26, 30.1.1999, p. 23.