Article 12 Participation of third States

Without prejudice to the Union's decision-making autonomy and its single institutional framework, candidate and other third States may be invited to contribute to EUJUST LEX-IRAQ on the basis that they bear the cost of sending the police experts and/or the civilian staff seconded by them, including salaries, allowances, medical coverage, high risk insurance and travel expenses to and from Iraq, and contribute to the running costs of EUJUST LEX-IRAQ as appropriate.

The Council hereby authorises the PSC to take the relevant decisions on acceptance of the proposed contributions.

Third States making contributions to EUJUST LEX-IRAQ shall have the same rights and obligations in terms of day-to-day management of the Mission as Member States taking part in the Mission.

The PSC shall take appropriate action with regard to participation arrangements and shall, if required, submit a proposal to the Council, including on possible financial participation or contributions in kind from third States.

Detailed arrangements regarding the participation of third States shall be the subject of agreements pursuant to Article 37 of the Treaty on European Union and additional technical arrangements as necessary. Where the Union and a third State have concluded an agreement establishing a framework for the participation of that third State in EU crisis management operations, the provisions of such agreement shall apply in the context of the Mission.