They declare their readiness to go beyond the degree of liberalization of capital  movements provided for in the preceding Articles in so far as their economic  situation, in particular the situation of their balance of payments, so permits.

The Commission may, after consulting the Monetary Committee, make  recommendations to Member States on this subject.

Article 72

Member States shall keep the Commission informed of any movements of capital to  and from third countries which come to their knowledge. The Commission may  deliver to Member States any opinions which it con considers appropriate on this  subject.

Article 73

1. If movements of capital lead to disturbances in the functioning of the capital  market in any Member State, the Commission shall, after consulting the Monetary  Committee, authorize that State to take protective measures in the field of capital  movements, the conditions and details of which the Commission shall determine.

The Council may, acting by a qualified majority, revoke this authorization or amend  the conditions or details thereof.

2. A Member State which is in difficulties may, however, on grounds of secrecy or  urgency, take the measures mentioned above, where this proves necessary, on its  own initiative. The Commission and the other Member States shall be informed of  such measures by the date of their entry into force at the latest. In this event the  Commission may, after consulting the Monetary Committee, decide that the State  concerned shall amend or abolish the measures.

Article 73a ( * )

( * ) Articles 73a to 73h as inserted by Article G( 15 ) TEU.

As from 1 January 1994, Articles 67 to 73 shall be replaced by Articles 73b, c, d, e,  f and g.

Article 73b ( * )

( * ) Articles 73a to 73h as inserted by Article G ( 15 ) TEU.

1. Within the framework of the provisions set out in this Chapter, all restrictions on  the movement of capital between Member States and between Member States and  third countries shall be prohibited.

2. Within the framework of the provisions set out in this Chapter, all restrictions on  payments between Member States and between Member States and third countries  shall be prohibited.

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