In the event of the actual or suspected appearance of a harmful organism as a result of its introduction or spread within the Community, Member States may receive a ‘plant-health control’ financial contribution from the Community pursuant to Articles 23 and 24 to cover expenditure relating directly to the necessary measures which have been taken or are planned for the purpose of combating that harmful organism in order to eradicate or, if that is not possible, contain it. The Commission shall propose the entry of suitable appropriations for that purpose in the general budget of the European Union.