It can only be applied "in an extraordinary situation“, where, under the ‘normal method’, “the remuneration of officials would not be adjusted quickly enough”, e.g. due to a sudden and serious deterioration, Member States cut salaries and the Commission has to act without waiting until the next adjustment one year later.
Seda on võimalik kohaldada üksnes „erakorralises olukorras", kus „tavapärast meetodit rakendades ei kohandataks ametnike töötasusid piisavalt kiiresti".