SCIENCE, DECT, marine science, telematic systems, computer programmes
Under the cooperation procedure provided for by Article 149 (2) of the EEC Treaty, the Council has established common positions on proposals submitted by the Commission relating to: a Cooperation Agreement between the EEC and Iceland on a programme plan to stimulate cooperation and interchange needed by European scientists (SCIENCE); a Directive on frequency bands designated for the introduction of digital European cordless telecommunications (DECT); a Council Decision adopting a specific RTD programme in the field of marine science and technology (1990-1994); a Council Decision adopting a specific RTD programme in the field of telematic systems in areas of general interest (1990-1994); a Council Directive on the legal protection of computer programmes.