(Consultation)

The European Parliament,

–   having regard to the proposal for a Council decision (COM(2009)0373),

–   having regard to Articles 61(c) and 300(2), first subparagraph, of the EC Treaty,

–   having regard to Article 300(3), first subparagraph, of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C7-0156/2009),

–   having regard to the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council entitled ‘Consequences of the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon for ongoing interinstitutional decision-making procedures’ (COM(2009)0665),

–   having regard to Articles 81(3) and 218(6)(b) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU,

–   having regard to Rules 55 and 90(8) of its Rules of Procedure,

–   having regard to the report of the Committee on Legal Affairs (A7-0005/2010),

1.  Approves conclusion of the Convention;

2.  Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and the Commission.