By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the European Parliament and the Council, acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, may adopt the basic principles of Union incentive measures, excluding any harmonisation of the laws and regulations of the Member States, to support action taken by the Member States in order to contribute to the achievement of the objectives referred to in paragraph 1.
De mhaolú ar mhír 1, féadfaidh Parlaimint na hEorpa agus an Chomhairle, ag gníomhú dóibh i gcomhréir leis an ngnáthnós imeachta reachtach, bunphrionsabail beart dreasachta Aontais a ghlacadh, amach ó aon chomhchuibhiú ar dhlíthe agus rialacháin na mBallstát, chun tacú le gníomhaíocht arna déanamh ag na Ballstáit chun rannchuidiú le gnóthú na gcuspóirí dá dtagraítear i mír 1.