Article 2
1. A pre-condition for granting the Union's macro-financial assistance shall be that the Republic of Moldova respects effective democratic mechanisms — including a multi-party parliamentary system — and the rule of law, and guarantees respect for human rights. 2. The Commission and the EEAS shall monitor the fulfilment of the pre-condition set out in paragraph 1 throughout the life cycle of the Union's macro-financial assistance. 3. Paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article shall be applied in accordance with Council Decision 2010/427/EU ( 4 ) .