Article 12Interim measures

1. To preserve competition in the internal market and prevent irreparable damage, the Commission may adopt an implementing act in the form of a decision ordering interim measures, where:

(a)

there are sufficient indications that a financial contribution constitutes a foreign subsidy and distorts the internal market; and

(b)

there is a risk of serious and irreparable damage to competition on the internal market.

That implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 48(2).

2. The interim measures may, in particular, but not exclusively, consist of the measures mentioned under Article 7(4), points (a), (c), and (d). No interim measures may be taken with regard to public procurement procedures.

3. The interim measures shall apply either for a specific period of time, which may be renewed in so far that is necessary and appropriate, or until the final decision is taken.