Self-Control Exercise on Development and Humanitarian Aid
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The primary objectives of the EU's development cooperation policy are the reduction and, in the long term, the
of poverty. The EU takes account of the objectives of development cooperation in the policies that it implements which are likely to affect
countries. The measures necessary for the implementation of development cooperation policy are o be taken by the European Parliament and the Council under the ordinary legislative procedure. The EU may conclude with third countries and competent international organizations relevant agreements. Article 210 TFEU provides for the principle of complementarity of the EU's development policy. In addition, the EU carries out economic, financial and technical cooperation measures, including assistance, in particular financial assistance, with third countries other than
countries. Such measures must be consistent with the development policy of the EU and carried out within the framework of the principles and objectives of its external action. They are also complementary by nature. The relevant measures are adopted by the European Parliament and the
under the ordinary legislative procedure. The EU's humanitarian operations are intended to provide ad hoc assistance and relief and protection for people in third countries who are victims of
or man-made disasters, in order to meet the humanitarian needs resulting from these different situations. They are also complementary by nature. The EU's humanitarian aid operations must be conducted in compliance with the principles of international law and with the principles of impartiality,
and non-discrimination. The measures defining the framework within which the EU’s humanitarian aid operations must be implemented, are adopted by the European Parliament and the
, acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure. In addition, the EU may conclude with third countries and competent international organizations relevant agreements.