This procedure, introduced by the Lisbon treaty, is to replace the current one under which decisions on amendments to those references are taken by a committee composed of experts from both the Commission and the member states.
Kõnealune Lissaboni lepinguga kehtestatud menetlus peab asendama olemasoleva, mille kohaselt otsused nende viidete muutmise kohta teeb komitee, mis koosneb nii komisjoni kui ka liikmesriikide ekspertidest.