2. Association to the 2026-2027 Euratom Programme of each of the third countries under paragraph 1, point (c), shall be in accordance with the conditions laid down in a specific agreement covering the participation of the third country to any Community or Union programme, provided that the agreement:
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(a)
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ensures a fair balance as regards the contributions and benefits of the third country participating in the Community or Union programmes;
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(b)
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lays down the conditions of participation in the Community or Union programmes, including the calculation of financial contributions to the individual programmes and their administrative costs;
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(c)
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does not confer to the third country a decisional power in respect of the 2026-2027 Euratom Programme;
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(d)
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guarantees the rights of the Union to ensure sound financial management and to protect the Union’s financial interests.
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The contributions referred to in the first subparagraph, point (b), of this paragraph shall constitute assigned revenues in accordance with Article 21(5) of the Financial Regulation.