Transitional. period (1) The transitional period shall extend from the entry into force of this Agreement until all conditions set out in Article 2 of this Protocol have been fulfilled by the Republic of Bulgaria, hereinafter referred to as "Bulgaria", as verified by an assessment carried out by the European Community, and not later than Bulgaria's accession to the European Union. (2) References to the "second transitional period" in this Agreement or in its Annexes shall mean in the case of Bulgaria the transitional period referred to in paragraph 1.
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