Q. Which is the general procedure of the annual commitments from the EC (e.g., rules of payment, rules of calculating pre-financing, format of the communication)?

A. As indicated in the article 58 of IR the EC has the obligation to make annual commitment for the current financial year no later than 1 May. The amount of annual commitment is determined accordingly with the financial plan taking into account the programme`s progress and the availability of funds. The EC shall inform the MA when the annual commitment is made.