Article 2U.K.

1.A pre-condition for granting the Union’s macro-financial assistance shall be that Jordan respects effective democratic mechanisms, including a multi-party parliamentary system, and the rule of law, and that it guarantees respect for human rights.

2.The Commission and the EEAS shall monitor the fulfilment of the pre-condition laid down in paragraph 1 throughout the life-cycle of the Union’s macro-financial assistance.

3.Paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be applied in accordance with Council Decision 2010/427/EU(1).

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Council Decision 2010/427/EU of 26 July 2010 establishing the organisation and functioning of the European External Action Service (OJ L 201, 3.8.2010, p. 30).