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# Article 6 — Procedures for consultation

**Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/988 · binding · OJ L 149, 13.6.2017 · dated 6 Jun 2017 [in force]**

*In force · Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/988, OJ L 149, 13.6.2017 · Checked against EUR-Lex on 26 Oct 2026 · [Official source](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2017/988/oj/eng)*

1. The Authorities shall consult each other before taking decisions in the context of events selected under Article 2(2).
2. Where the Requested Authority notifies the Requesting Authority in accordance with Article 5(2) in relation to the events selected under Article 2(2), the Authorities shall at least consult each other on the supervisory approach and expected outcome taken for addressing the relevant event.
