1. A precondition for granting the assistance under the Ukraine Support Loan shall be that Ukraine continue to uphold and respect effective democratic mechanisms, including a multi-party parliamentary system and the rule of law, and to guarantee respect for human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities. Upholding and respecting the rule of law shall include the fight against corruption.
2. The Commission and the European External Action Service (EEAS) shall monitor the fulfilment of the precondition set out in paragraph 1 of this Article, in particular before the adoption of the Council implementing decision referred to in Article 8 and the release of funds referred to in Article 23. Furthermore, that monitoring shall take into account the relevant recommendations of international bodies, such as the Council of Europe and its Venice Commission. The Commission shall inform the European Parliament and the Council of its monitoring.
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