24.9.2004 Official Journal of the European Union L 299/19 I (Acts whose publication is not obligatory) COUNCIL COUNCIL DECISION of 27 May 2004 on the European Capital of Culture event for the year 2007 (2004/654/EC) THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Decision No 1419/1999/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 25 May 1999 establishing a Community action for the European Capital of Culture event for the years 2005 to 2019 (1), and in particular Articles 2(3) and 4 thereof, Having regard to the Selection Panel report of April 2004 submitted to the Commission, the European Parliament, and the Council in accordance with Article 2(2) of Decision No 1419/1999/EC, Having regard to the recommendation from the Commission of 30 April 2004, HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: Atticle 1 Luxembourg is designated as ‘European Capital of Culture 2007’ in accordance with Article 2(1) of Decision No 1419/1999/EC. Atticle 2 Sibiu is designated as a ‘European Capital of Culture 2007’ in accordance with Article 4 of Decision No 1419/1999/EC. Article 3 Both cities designated shall take the necessary measures in order to ensure the effective implementation of Articles 1 and 5 of Decision No 1419/1999/EC. Done at Brussels, 27 May 2004. For the Council The President J. ODONOGHUE () O] L 166, 1.7.1999, p. 1.