Regulation (EC) No 533/2004 sets out that the Council is to decide, by a qualified majority and following a proposal from the Commission, on the principles, priorities and conditions to be contained in the European Partnerships, as well as any subsequent adjustments.
Määruses (EÜ) nr 533/2004 sätestatakse, et nõukogu peab kvalifitseeritud häälteenamusega komisjoni ettepaneku põhjal otsustama Euroopa partnerlustes sisalduvad põhimõtted, prioriteedid ja tingimused ning samuti nende hilisemad kohandused.