European Council of Brussels, 12-13/07/1976

The European Council agreed on the number and distribution of seats in the Assembly to be elected by direct universal suffrage in 1978. The number of seats is as follows: Luxembourg 6, Ireland 15, Denmark 16, Belgium 24, Netherlands 25, France 81, Italy 81, United Kingdom 81, Germany 81. During the European Council, a general agreement was reached on the assessment of the economic situation characterized by a renewal of the economic climate. The Council is convinced that this renewal will continue in 1977. However, for a fairly long period, a relatively high unemployment rate is expected and its evolution in certain member states should continue to be closely monitored.