Article 2
1. A precondition for granting the Union’s macro-financial assistance shall be that North Macedonia respect effective democratic mechanisms, including a multi-party parliamentary system, and the rule of law, and guarantee respect for human rights. 2. The Commission shall monitor North Macedonia’s fulfilment of the precondition 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 apply in accordance with Council Decision 2010/427/EU ( 7 ) .