[{"bbox": [144, 119, 1087, 206], "category": "List-item", "text": "(5) The measure entitled 'EU-Cuba Multiannual Support Measures' is expected to contribute to the implementation of the EU-Cuba cooperation agreement, ensuring that EU-funded actions achieve maximum results, sustainable impact and visibility."}, {"bbox": [144, 219, 1087, 277], "category": "List-item", "text": "(6) Pursuant to Article 26(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/947 indirect management is to be used for the implementation of the action."}, {"bbox": [144, 289, 1087, 406], "category": "List-item", "text": "(7) The Commission is to ensure a level of protection of the financial interests of the Union with regards to entities and persons entrusted with the implementation of Union funds by indirect management as provided for in Article 154(3) of the Financial Regulation."}, {"bbox": [193, 417, 1087, 533], "category": "Text", "text": "To this end, such entities and persons are to be subject to an assessment of their systems and procedures in accordance with Article 154(4) of the Financial Regulation⁵ and, if necessary, to appropriate supervisory measures in accordance with Article 154(5) thereof before a contribution agreement can be signed."}, {"bbox": [144, 546, 1087, 604], "category": "List-item", "text": "(8) It is necessary to allow for the payment of interest due for late payment on the basis of Article 116(5) of the Financial Regulation."}, {"bbox": [144, 616, 1087, 703], "category": "List-item", "text": "(9) In order to allow for flexibility in the implementation of the measure, it is appropriate to allow changes which should not be considered substantial for the purposes of Article 110(5) of the Financial Regulation."}, {"bbox": [144, 715, 1087, 860], "category": "List-item", "text": "(10) The measure provided for in this Decision does not fall within the categories of measures for which the prior opinion of the Committee is required. The European Parliament and the NDICI-Global Europe Committee established under Article 45 of Regulation (EU) 2021/947 should be informed of this Decision within one month following its adoption,"}, {"bbox": [144, 873, 483, 899], "category": "Text", "text": "HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:"}, {"bbox": [569, 940, 659, 965], "category": "Section-header", "text": "### Article 1"}, {"bbox": [549, 970, 682, 995], "category": "Section-header", "text": "#### The measure"}, {"bbox": [144, 1010, 1087, 1097], "category": "Text", "text": "The multiannual financing decision, constituting the multiannual measure for the implementation of the Multiannual support measure in favour of Cuba for 2022 and 2023, as set out in the Annex, is adopted."}, {"bbox": [144, 1109, 1059, 1139], "category": "Text", "text": "The measure shall include the following action: 'EU-Cuba Multiannual Support Measures'."}, {"bbox": [569, 1177, 661, 1201], "category": "Section-header", "text": "### Article 2"}, {"bbox": [518, 1206, 713, 1231], "category": "Section-header", "text": "#### Union contribution"}, {"bbox": [144, 1246, 1087, 1333], "category": "Text", "text": "The maximum Union contribution for the implementation of the measure for 2022 and 2023 is set at EUR 5 000 000 and shall be financed from the appropriations entered in the following line of the general budget of the Union:"}, {"bbox": [144, 1346, 786, 1375], "category": "List-item", "text": "(a) budget line BGUE-B2022-14.020141: EUR 3 000 000;"}, {"bbox": [144, 1387, 786, 1416], "category": "List-item", "text": "(b) budget line BGUE-B2023-14.020141: EUR 2 000 000."}, {"bbox": [144, 1428, 1087, 1487], "category": "Text", "text": "The appropriations provided for in the first paragraph may also cover interest due for late payment."}, {"bbox": [144, 1544, 1087, 1595], "category": "Footnote", "text": "⁵ Except for the cases referred to in Article 154(6) of the Financial Regulation, where the Commission may decide, not to require an ex-ante assessment."}, {"bbox": [59, 1637, 126, 1683], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "EN"}, {"bbox": [607, 1658, 624, 1683], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "2"}, {"bbox": [1105, 1637, 1171, 1683], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "EN"}]