Council of the European Union and European Parliament 11 March 2014, Regulation (EU) No 236/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 laying down common rules and procedures for the implementation of the Union's instruments for financing external action

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Regulation (EU) No 236/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 establishes common rules and procedures governing the implementation of six Union instruments for financing external action for the period 2014–2020, namely the DCI, EIDHR, ENI, Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace, IPA II, and the Partnership Instrument for cooperation with third countries. Key provisions address the adoption of action programmes, individual and special measures, permissible financing methods (including grants, procurement, budget support, and financial instruments), rules on nationality and origin for award procedures, and the protection of the Union's financial interests through audit, investigation, and recovery mechanisms. The Regulation applies from 1 January 2014 until 31 December 2020 and is binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.AI