Article 2
1. A precondition for granting the Union’s macro-financial assistance shall be that Ukraine respect effective democratic mechanisms, including a multi-party parliamentary system, and the rule of law, and guarantee respect for human rights. 2. The Commission and the European External Action Service shall monitor the fulfilment of the precondition set out in paragraph 1 throughout the life-cycle of the Union’s macro-financial assistance, in particular before disbursements are made, also taking into account the circumstances in Ukraine and the consequences of the application there of martial law. 3. Paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article shall apply in accordance with Council Decision 2010/427/EU ( 9 ) .