1. The Union may cover up to 100 % of the eligible costs, without prejudice to the co-financing principle.
2. By way of derogation from Article 181(6) of the Financial Regulation when applying flat rates, the authorising officer responsible may authorise or impose funding of the beneficiary’s indirect costs up to a maximum of 25 % of total eligible direct costs for the action.
3. Notwithstanding paragraph 2 of this Article, indirect costs may be declared in the form of a lump sum or unit costs when provided for in the work programme referred to in Article 100.
4. By way of derogation from Article 204 of the Financial Regulation, the maximum amount of financial support that can be paid to a third party shall not exceed EUR 200 000.