It strengthens the safeguards included in article1a by stating that measures in pursuit of the objectives of Article 1 (2) (b) where their effectiveness depends on delivery through trans-border, trans-regional or global strategies and mechanisms can only be adopted if they cannot be covered by the normal instruments of co-operation and can be provided more effectively under this instrument.
It strengthens the safeguards included in article1a by stating that measures in pursuit of the objectives of Article 1 (2) (b) where their effectiveness depends on delivery through trans-border, trans-regional or global strategies and mechanisms can only be adopted if they cannot be covered by the normal instruments of co-operation and can be provided more effectively under this instrument.