‘Candidates should be aware that the main purpose of this competition is to guarantee the integration into the European public service of a minimum workforce in anticipation of the accession of Croatia. It is an essential guarantee that the principle of administrative continuity recognised by the jurisdictions of the Union and the efficient operation of the public service may be upheld. The intention is to commence preparatory work in view of the accession without prejudice to the ratification of the accession treaty and the regulations necessary for its effective implementation. The validity of the reserve list is therefore subject to the condition of ratification of the accession treaty by all Member States. Should the accession treaty not be ratified, or the regulations not enter into force, candidates are informed that this selection procedure may be terminated at any moment and, should the selection procedure already be completed, candidates placed on the reserve list would not derive any rights from this circumstance.’.