THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Articles 57(2) and 66 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission [No C 65, 15. 3. 1989, p. 6, and OJ No C 180, 20. 7. 1990, p. 6],
In cooperation with the European Parliament [OJ No C 68, 19. 1 1990, p. 85, and Decision of 10 October 1990 (not yet published in the Official Journal)],
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee [OJ No C 194, 31. 7. 1989, p. 3],
Whereas in order to develop the internal insurance market, the Council adopted on 24 July 1973 Directive 73/239/EEC on the coordination of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the taking-up and pursuit of the business of direct insurance other than life assurance [OJ No L 228, 16. 8. 1973, p. 3] (also referred to as the 'First Directive') and on 22 June 1988 Directive 88/357/EEC on the coordination of laws, regulations and administrative p
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