14.3.2005 Official Journal of the European Union L67/1 (Acts adopted under Title V of the Treaty on European Union) COUNCIL DECISION 2005/191/CFSP of 18 October 2004 concerning the conclusion of agreements between the European Union and the Republic of Iceland, the Kingdom of Norway and Romania establishing a framework for the participation of the Republic of Iceland, the Kingdom of Norway and Romania in the European Union crisis-management operations THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particu- lar Article 24 thereof, Having regard to the recommendation from the Presidency, Whereas: (1) Conditions regarding the participation of third States in EU crisis-management operations should be laid down in an Agreement establishing a framework for such possible future participation, rather than defining these conditions on a case-by-case basis for each operation concerned. (2)  Following authorisation by the Council on 23 February 2004, the Presidency, assisted by the Secretary- General/High Representative, negotiated Agreements between the European Union and the Republic of Iceland, the Kingdom of Norway and Romania establishing a frame- work for the participation of the Republic of Iceland, the Kingdom of Norway and Romania in the European Union crisis-management operations. (3)  The Agreements should be approved, HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: Article 1 The Agreements between the European Union and the Republic of Iceland, the Kingdom of Norway and Romania establishing a framework for the participation of the Republic of Iceland, the Kingdom of Norway and Romania in the European Union crisis- management operations are hereby approved on behalf of the European Union. The texts of the Agreements are attached to this Decision. Article 2 The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Agreements in order to bind the European Union. Article 3 This Decision shall take effect on the day of its adoption. Article 4 This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the Euro- pean Union. Done at Luxembourg, 18 October 2004. For the Council The President C. VEERMAN