3. As regards the proposals and decisions referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, priority  shall as a general rule be given to those services which directly affect production  costs or the liberalization of which helps to promote trade in goods.

Article 64

The Member States declare their readiness to undertake the liberalization of services  beyond the extent required by the directives issued pursuant to

Article 63( 2 ), if their general economic situation and the situation of the economic  sector concerned so permit.

To this end, the Commission shall make recommendations to the Member States  concerned.

Article 65

As long as restrictions on freedom to provide services have not been abolished, each  Member State shall apply such restrictions without distinction on grounds of  nationality or residence to all persons providing services within the meaning of the  first paragraph of Article 59.

Article 66

The provisions of Articles 55 to 58 shall apply to the matters covered by this  Chapter.

CHAPTER 4

CAPITAL AND PAYMENTS ( * )

( * ) Title as amended by Article G( 14 ) TEU.

Article 67

1. During the transitional period and to the extent necessary to ensure the proper  functioning of the common market, Member States shall progressively abolish  between themselves all restrictions on the movement of capital belonging to persons  resident in Member States and any discrimination based on the nationality or on the  place of residence of the parties or on the place where such capital is invested.

2. Current payments connected with the movement of capital between Member States  shall be freed from all restrictions by the end of the first stage at the latest.

Article 68

1. Member States shall, as regards the matters dealt with in this Chapter, be as  liberal as possible in granting such exchange authorizations as are still necessary  after the entry into force of this Treaty.

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