
Article 1 
With respect to those matters falling under the exclusive competence of the Union, Member States are hereby authorised to sign the Arms Trade Treaty in the interests of the Union.
Article 2 
Member States are encouraged to sign the Arms Trade Treaty at the Solemn Ceremony in New York, on 3 June 2013, or at the earliest possible date.
Article 3 
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 27 May 2013.
For the Council
The President
C. ASHTON