Article 58 — Stress tests

1. The Commission, upon consultation of the Board, shall identify relevant topics for the conduct of stress tests. 2. The Commission, taking into consideration the relevant topics identified pursuant to paragraph 1 of this Article, shall conduct and coordinate stress tests, including simulations that aim to anticipate and prepare for a supply crisis as referred to in Article 60, and in particular may: (a) develop scenarios and parameters that capture the particular risks associated with a supply crisis, in order to assess the potential impact on the provision of crisis-relevant products and the proper functioning of the internal market; (b) facilitate and encourage the development of strategies for emergency preparedness; (c) identify, in cooperation with the Board, risk mitigation measures following the completion of the stress tests. 3. The Commission may conduct stress tests as referred to in paragraph 2 on a regular basis. The Board shall provide recommendations regarding the frequency for the conduct of such stress tests. 4. The Commission shall invite representatives of all Member States to participate in stress tests as referred to in paragraph 2. Upon consultation of the Board, the Commission may also invite representatives of the High Representative, the EDA or other relevant actors to participate in those stress tests. 5. Upon a request by two or more Member States, the Commission may conduct stress tests in specific geographical areas or border regions in those Member States. 6. Upon completion of the stress tests conducted pursuant to this Article, the Commission shall communicate the results to the participating Member States. The Commission shall share with the Board a report with recommendations based on the results of those stress tests without undue delay. Those results and that report shall constitute classified information.