23.1.2004 Official Journal of the European Union L 16/65 (Acts adopted pursuant to Title V of the Treaty on European Union) COUNCIL DECISION 2004/75/CFSP of 11 December 2003 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia on the status and activities of the European Union Police Mission (EUPOL Proxima) in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in par- ticular Article 24 thereof, Having regard to the recommendation from the Presidency, Whereas: (1)  On 29 September 2003, the Council adopted Joint Action 2003/681/CFSP on the European Union Police Mission in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (EUPOL Proxima) (). (2)  Article 13 of the Joint Action provides that the status of EUPOL Proxima staff in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, including where appropriate the privi- leges, immunities and further guarantees necessary for the completion and smooth functioning of EUPOL Proxima shall be agreed in accordance with the proce- dure laid down in Article 24 of the Treaty on European Union. (3)  Following the Council Decision of 24 November 2003 authorising the Secretary General/High Representative, assisting the Presidency, to open negotiations on its behalf, the Secretary General/High Representative, assisting the Presidency, negotiated an agreement with the Government of FYROM on the status and activities of the European Union Police Mission (EUPOL Proxima) in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. (4)  The agreement should be approved, () OJ L 249, 1.10.2003, p. 66. HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: Atrticle 1 The Agreement between the European Union and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) on the status and activities of the European Union Police Mission (EUPOL Proxima) in FYROM is hereby approved on behalf of the Euro- pean Union. The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision. Article 2 The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person empowered to sign the Agreement in order to bind the European Union. Article 3 This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of Euro- pean Union. Atticle 4 This Decision shall take effect on the day of its adoption. Done at Brussels, 11 December 2003. For the Council The President F. FRATTINI