L 301/54 Official Journal of the European Union 28.9.2004 (Acts whose publication is not obligatory) COUNCIL COUNCIL DECISION of 27 May 2004 on the European Capital of Culture event for the year 2008 (2004/659/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 of 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 February 2004 submitted to the Commission, the European Parliament and the Council in accordance with Article 2(2) of Decision No 1419/1999/EC, Considering that the criteria laid down in Article 3 and Annex II of Decision No 1419/1999/EC are entirely fulfilled, Having regard to the recommendation from the Commission of 27 April 2004, HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: Article 1 Liverpool is designated as ‘European Capital of Culture 2008’ in accordance with Article 2(1) of Decision No 1419/1999/EC. Atrticle 2 Stavanger is designated as a ‘European Capital of Culture 2008’ in accordance with Article 4 of Decision No 1419/1999/EC. Atrticle 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. Dorne at Brussels, 27 May 2004. For the Council The President J. ODONOGHUE () OJ L 166 of 1.7.1999, p. 1.