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1. The beneficiaries of cooperation projects and operations may include not only the Turkish state and regions but also local authorities, regional organisations, public bodies and departments, including the customs administration, local or traditional communities, business support organisations, cooperatives and civil society, in particular associations, foundations and non-governmental organisations.

2. Where an essential element for the continuation of assistance to Turkey is lacking, in particular in the case of violation of democratic principles, the rule of law, human rights and fundamental freedoms and international law, the Council, acting by qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission, may decide upon appropriate measures.

3. The Commission shall pass information on its indicative programme to the committee referred to in Article 7 (‘MED Committee’) and to the joint parliamentary committee and the EU-Turkey joint economic and social committee.