Suspension and termination
Article 7
1. The High Representative shall assess information on possible breaches or infringements of the commitments and obligations under the arrangement between the beneficiary and the High Representative, leading to an examination by the High Representative of the possible suspension or termination at any time of the Assistance Measure. 2. In accordance with Article 64 of Decision (CFSP) 2021/509, at the request of a Member State or the High Representative, the PSC may decide to suspend wholly or partially the implementation of the Assistance Measure in any of the following cases: (a) if the beneficiary is in breach of its obligations under international law, in particular those under international human rights or international humanitarian law, or if the beneficiary does not observe its obligations or commitments under the arrangements referred to in Article 3; (b) if the contract with an implementing actor has been suspended or terminated following a breach of its obligations thereunder; (c) if the situation in the country or area of concern no longer allows for the measure to be implemented whilst ensuring sufficient guarantees; (d) if pursuing the Assistance Measure no longer contributes to achieving the stated objectives thereof, or is no longer in the interests of the Union. 3. In urgent and exceptional cases the High Representative may provisionally suspend wholly or partially the implementation of an assistance measure pending a decision by the PSC. 4. The PSC may also recommend that the Council terminate the Assistance Measure.