4. The term "conventions" in paragraph 7 of article 100 (c) refers to legally-binding agreements. The paragraph refers to "conventions in force" and remaining "in force". The phrase "in force" is applied to legally binding agreements rather than informal arrangements. This paragraph would cover the Schengen Agreement and the European Frontiers Convention if they are in force when the Maastricht Treaty enters into force. (However, to the extent that there is a conflict between article 100 (c), and the Schengen Agreement or the EFC, then article 100 (c) will prevail). As indicated above, until a list is adopted under article 100(c)1, there is no reason why Member States should not in any event continue to apply existing arrangements: this would apply to informal arrangements, as well as binding agreements.
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I trust that this deals with the concerns raised in your minute, but please let me know if you would like to discuss any of these points further.
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Paul Berman
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