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ANNE X

DIRECTIVE TO THE HIGH COMMISSIONERS

1.

H

GENERAL LINES OF POLICY TOWARDS GERMANY

(1)

This Directive is intended to establish a programme

for the development of Allied policy in Germany which

aims eventually at creating a more normal situation in

Germany and at the establishment of more normal

relations between Germany and other countries subject

to those measures only which are necessary for security,

including the retention of supreme authority.

(2) The Occupation Statute will remain in force until

reviewed.

(3) Meanwhile the ground for a smooth evolution should

be prepared by a programme for 1950 which will include

measures outlined in the following paragraphs.

II. ASSOCIATION OF GERMANY WITH THE WESTERN WORLD

(a)

Council of Europe

The admission of Germany to the Council of

Europe as an associate member has already

obtained support in principle in the Committee

of Ministers. It has been approved by the

Standing Committee of the Assembly and also by

the three Ministers at this meeting. Final

decision on the point is expected at the next

meeting of the Committee of Ministers. It is

hoped that before then the Governments may be

able to advise the High Commissioners that they

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for admission as an associate member could

opportunely /