Participation by third States
Article 8
1. Without prejudice to the Union's decision-making autonomy and its single institutional framework, and in accordance with the relevant guidelines of the European Council, third States may be invited to participate in EUTM RCA. 2. The Council hereby authorises the PSC to invite third States to offer contributions and to take the relevant decisions on the acceptance of proposed contributions, upon the recommendation of the EU Mission Commander and the EUMC. 3. Detailed arrangements for the participation by third States shall be the subject of agreements concluded pursuant to Article 37 TEU and in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 218 TFEU. Where the Union and a third State have concluded an agreement establishing a framework for the latter's participation in crisis management missions of the Union, the provisions of such an agreement shall apply in the context of EUTM RCA. 4. Third States making significant military contributions to EUTM RCA shall have the same rights and obligations in terms of the day-to-day management of EUTM RCA as Member States taking part in EUTM RCA. 5. The Council hereby authorises the PSC to take relevant decisions on the setting up of a Committee of Contributors should third States provide significant military contributions.