In de toekomst zou de invoering van bepalingen in het Verdrag de continuïteit en de samenhang van hel communautair optreden kunnen waarborgen en dat doorzichtiger maken. ###>In particular it must: cover an area which does not fall within the exclusive competence of the Community;be aimed at furthering the objectives of the Union;respect the principles of the treaties;be used only as a last resort; involve a maioritv of Member States.