All actions: Are both beneficiaries AND associated partners from Member States and Associated Countries, who meet the criteria of public bodies, required to have a published GEP by the time of GA signature?

This requirement should be applicable to beneficiaries and not to associated partners.

All actions: When does the checking of the GEPs happen?

The check will be done during the preparation of the Grant Agreement but it is recommended not to wait for the GAP to start the process. As soon as the applicant ticks the self- declaration box, the process should be launched.

All actions: Should GEPs be ready by call closure for calls with a deadline in 2022?

For calls with deadlines in 2022 and beyond, once a project proposal is selected for funding following evaluations, consortium partners concerned by the eligibility criterion will have until Grant Agreement signature to confirm they have a GEP in place.