Definition
    
    
      For matters within the scope of Articles 121(4), 126 with the exception of paragraph 14, 138, 140(1), 140(2), first subparagraph, 140(3) and 219, 
the Council or a Member State may request the Commission to make a recommendation or a proposal, as appropriate. 
The Commission shall examine this request and submit its conclusions to the Council without delay.