As working language each programme shall use one or more of the Union's official language(s). In addition, the participating countries may also decide to use other non-Union official languages as working language. The choice of working language(s) shall be described in the programme pursuant to Article 4.

In order to take account of the partnership nature of the programmes, the beneficiaries may submit documents to the Managing Authority concerning their project in their national language, provided that this possibility is specifically mentioned in the programme and that the Joint Monitoring Committee makes provision, through the Managing Authority, for any interpretation and translation that may be necessary.

Interpretation and translation costs for all languages selected by the programme shall be covered by either the technical assistance budget at programme level or the budget of each individual project at project level.