1.Paragraph 1 of Article 22 of the Convention (new Article 26) shall be replaced by the following:
“1.- This Convention shall be open for signature by the member States of the Council of Europe and by the European Union. It is subject to ratification, acceptance or approval. Instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval shall be deposited with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe.”
2.The terms “member State” in paragraph 3 of Article 22 of the Convention (new Article 26) shall be replaced by “Party”.