Governance
Conclusion
Union's later act giving consent to be bound internationally.
Definition
The subsequent internal act by which the Union gives its consent to be bound by the Convention under the procedures required by the EU Treaties; the Decision distinguishes conclusion from signature, noting that signature alone does not bind the Union internationally.
Related Terms
Signing
Formal act expressing consent to sign subject to later conclusion....
Commission
European Commission acting under Article 218(5) TFEU....
Party/State
State that has consented to be bound by the Convention....
Consent
Freely given, informed, and unambiguous agreement to data processing....
party/implementing authority
National authority designated to oversee Convention compliance....