Article 13 2.

The Commission shall ensure the overall consistency and complementarity of the Programme with the relevant policies and Union programmes in cooperation with the Member States. To that end, the Commission shall facilitate the setting up of appropriate mechanisms for coordination between relevant authorities and between such authorities and the Commission, and shall establish appropriate monitoring tools to systematically ensure synergies between the Programme and any relevant Union funding instruments. The arrangements referred to in paragraph 1 shall contribute to avoiding duplications and to maximising the positive impact of expenditure.