Article 13 · EUPM Armenia

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Article 13Financial arrangements#

1.The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUPM Armenia for the period from 21 April 2026 until 12 July 2028 shall be EUR 14947077,57. The financial reference amount for any subsequent period shall be decided by the Council.

2.All expenditure shall be managed in accordance with the rules and procedures applicable to the general budget of the Union. Participation of natural and legal persons in the award of procurement contracts by EUPM Armenia shall be open without limitations. Moreover, no rule of origin for the goods purchased by EUPM Armeni shall apply. Subject to the Commission’s approval, EUPM Armenia may conclude technical arrangements with Member States, the host State, participating third States and other international actors regarding the provision of equipment, services and premises to EUPM Armenia.

3.EUPM Armenia shall be responsible for the implementation of its budget. For this purpose, EUPM Armenia shall sign an agreement with the Commission. The financial arrangements shall respect the chain of command provided for in Articles 3, 4 and 5 and the operational requirements of EUPM Armenia.

4.EUPM Armenia shall report fully to, and be supervised by, the Commission on the financial activities undertaken in the framework of the agreement referred to in paragraph 3.

5.The expenditure related to EUPM Armenia shall be eligible as of the date of adoption of this Decision.