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= would be contrary to the MFA's basic objectives;

= might well set a dangerous precedent which third

countries could make use of in other areas where the Community had interests to defend.

To sum up, it is therefore for the Council:

(a) to arrive at a joint position on the scope to be given to

the concept of stabilization and, once this question has been settled,

(b) to take a decision on the method the Community should follow

to solve the problem of cumulative market disruption.

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