2011/0400(NLE)
Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2014-2018) complementing Horizon 2020 – Framework Programme for Research and Innovation
Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2014-2018) complementing Horizon 2020 – Framework Programme for Research and Innovation 2011/0400(NLE)
Lead committee dossier: ITRE/7/08087
Legal basis: Euratom Treaty A 007-p1
| BUDG | ENVI | ITRE | JURI | |
| Lead Rapporteur | SKINNER Peter (S&D) | |||
| Opinion Rapporteur(s) | BORYS Piotr (EPP) |
Legal basis: Euratom Treaty A 007-p1
Awaiting Parliament 1st reading / single reading / budget 1st stage
2011/0400(NLE) Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2014-2018) complementing Horizon 2020 – Framework Programme for Research and Innovation
Lead committee dossier: ITRE/7/08087
Legal Basis Euratom Treaty A 007-p1
| Role | Committee | Rapporteur | Shadows |
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| Opinion | BUDG | ||
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| Lead | ITRE | SKINNER Peter (S&D) | BŘEZINA Jan (EPP), PANAYOTOV Vladko Todorov (ALDE), RIVASI Michèle (Verts/ALE), TOŠENOVSKÝ Evžen (ECR), MATIAS Marisa (GUE/NGL) |
| Opinion | JURI | BORYS Piotr (EPP) |
Legal Basis Euratom Treaty A 007-p1
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The Committee on Industry, Research and Energy adopted the report by Peter SKINNER (S&D, UK) on the proposal for a Council Regulation on the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2014-2018) complementing Horizon 2020 The Framework Programme for Research and Innovation. The parliamentary committee suggests amending the Commissions proposal as follows: Objectives of the programme: Members consider that the Euratom programme should also have as its general objective the contribution to other areas of research related to nuclear research such as medical research and the guaranteeing of the long-term future of European nuclear research. 1. Indirect actions of the Euratom programme should, among other things, focus on the following specific objectives: support safe operation of all existing and future civilian nuclear systems; support the measures necessary to ensure suitably trained human resources; seek to maintain the highest level of working conditions for those working directly with nuclear materials; support the long-term sustainability of nuclear fission through improvements in the field of reactor time extension or in the design of new reactor types; promote innovation and European industrial leadership in fission and fusion; promote the development, of new research infrastructures of pan-European relevance. 2. Direct actions of the programme should focus on: improve nuclear safety working conditions for those working directly with nuclear materials and dealing with the direct consequences of nuclear safety incidents, however unlikely they may be; increase the uptake of nuclear research among European scientists as well as attracting those from outside the Union; work towards the development of internationally recognised standards of nuclear safety for fission reactors; address any skills shortage with relation to nuclear expertise and prevent any future skills leakage or 'brain drain' of nuclear scientists from the Union; complement all required safety improvements suggested following the results of the stress tests carried out on all nuclear reactors in the Union and third countries that border the Union; support the simplification agenda of Horizon 2020, reducing the administrative burdens of previous frameworks, in particular on SMEs, universities and smaller research institutes. Support the strategic plan for energy technologies (SET Plan): the Euratom Programme shall contribute to implementing the SET-plan. Its indirect and direct actions shall be aligned with the Strategic Research Agenda of the three existing European technology platforms on nuclear energy: SNETP, IGDTP and MELODI. Budget: in accordance with the overall approach adopted by Parliament on the negotiations on the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2014-2020, Members refrained from making specific suggestions concerning the amount of budget for the programme. However, they consider that funding for Euratom, whether for fusion or fission, has been notoriously inadequate. Furthermore, they consider that the administrative expenditure proposed by the Commission (13.5%) is too high and propose that it be reduced to 7%. Members call for the ITER project to be funded from within the MFF so as to prevent any perception of disengagement from the project, which could be seen as harmful to the Community's interest. They also call for the wider and more frequent use of structural funds for nuclear research. Greater participation of SMEs: SMEs are vital to Europe's economy but are often under-represented when it comes to nuclear research. This is why Members consider that the Eureka Eurostars Programme and the Marie Curie Actions should widen their rules of participation to allow SMEs involved in nuclear research to participate. The attempts at increased simplification in terms of participation shall be communicated to all participants, including SMEs and academic institutions. International cooperation: in this field, Members call for support for all international attempts to (i) combat nuclear proliferation and trafficking; (ii) develop common international safety standards; and (iii) contribute to the improvement of knowledge exchange. Particular attention shall be paid to all reactors and nuclear installations located in third countries but which are geographically very close to Member State territory. Evaluation: the report calls for Member States to provide the Commission but also the European Parliament with data and information necessary for the monitoring and evaluation of the measures concerned.
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- ITRE ITRE/7/08087 SKINNER Peter S&D
- JURI BORYS Piotr EPP
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- 2012/11/28 Vote in committee, 1st reading/single reading
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2012/10/10
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- 2012/06/28 Amendments tabled in committee
- 2012/06/01 Committee draft report
- 2012/03/28 Economic and Social Committee: opinion, report
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2012/02/20
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- 2012/01/17 Committee referral announced in Parliament, 1st reading/single reading
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2011/11/30
Legislative proposal
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COM(2011)0812
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PURPOSE: to establish the Euratom Research and Training Programme for the period from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2018, complementing the Horizon 2020 The Framework Programme for Research and Innovation. PROPOSED ACT: Council Regulation. BACKGROUND: designed to support the Europe 2020 Flagship Initiative "Innovation Union", the basic principle of "Horizon 2020" is to adopt a much more strategic approach to research and innovation. All policy instruments and measures are designed to contribute to research and innovation and to develop further the European Research Area whereby knowledge, researchers and technology circulate freely, and to accelerate the commercialisation and diffusion of innovation across the Single Market. The set consists of the proposals for: · a Framework Programme for Horizon 2020; · a single set of Rules for Participation and Dissemination; · a single specific programme to implement Horizon 2020; · a single proposal for the parts of Horizon 2020 corresponding to the Euratom Treaty. Horizon 2020 will bring together all existing EU research and innovation funding currently provided through the Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development (FP), the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP) and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT). The different types of funding provided by the existing programmes will be brought together into a single coherent, flexible framework, which will run from 2014 to 2020. It will provide funding for every stage of the innovation process from basic research to market uptake, in line with the EU's commitments under the "Innovation Union". This proposal takes the form of a single regulation and the new approach is in contrast with the previous programming periods, where the content of the present Regulation used to be covered by four different legislative acts. IMPACT ASSESSMENT: the proposal relies on an in-depth impact assessment, drawing on stakeholder consultations and internal and external evaluations. The assessment found that the challenges of nuclear safety and diminishing nuclear skills in Europe can be tackled effectively by exploiting synergies between the research efforts of Member States and the private sector, and between scientific disciplines and technological sectors. Action at Union-level can strengthen the research and innovation framework in the nuclear field and coordinate Member States research efforts thereby avoiding duplication, retaining critical mass in key areas and ensuring that public funding is used to best effect. An Union-level programme can also undertake the high risk and long-term R&D programme in fusion energy, thereby sharing the risk and generating a breadth of scope and economies of scale that could not otherwise be achieved. LEGAL BASIS: Article 7 of the Euratom Treaty. CONTENT: this proposal is an integral part of Horizon 2020. It determines the overall budget for direct and indirect actions, sets the objectives of R&D activities and specifies the instruments for supporting them. The Euratom Programme (2014-2018) is implemented through a single Regulation, laying down all the necessary provisions for the implementation of nuclear research activities. The Euratom Programme concerns research activities in nuclear energy (fusion and fission) and radiation protection. The proposal takes the form of a single Regulation covering all relevant aspects for the implementation of research activities in the above fields, setting the scientific and technological objectives and laying down appropriate rules for the participation of research organisations, universities and industry. It will cover the fusion energy research and development programme, the fission and radiation protection research activities, and the JRC direct actions in nuclear security and safety. The proposal will therefore ensure that Union-funded research and training activities in nuclear science and technology are continued over the years 2014-18, thereby maintaining the effective and efficient programmes that currently catalyse and coordinate activities in Member States, in order to maximise Union added value. By supporting the above priorities, the Euratom Programme (2014-2018) will contribute to the three strategic objectives outlined in the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, namely: excellent science, industrial leadership and societal challenges. Accordingly, appropriate links and interfaces between the Euratom Programme and the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme will be maintained. General objective: this is to improve nuclear safety, security and radiation protection, and to contribute to the long-term decarbonisation of the energy system in a safe, efficient and secure way. The general objective shall be implemented through the activities specified in Annex I in the form of direct and indirect actions which pursue the specific objectives set out below. Specific objectives of indirect actions: these are · support safe operation of nuclear systems; · contribute to the development of solutions for the management of ultimate nuclear waste; · support the development and sustainability of nuclear competences at Union level · foster radiation protection; · move toward demonstration of feasibility of fusion as a power source by exploiting existing and future fusion facilities; · lay the foundations for future fusion power plants by developing materials, technologies and conceptual design; · promote innovation and industrial competitiveness; · ensure availability and use of research infrastructures of pan-European relevance; Specific objectives for direct actions: these are: · improve nuclear safety including: fuel and reactor safety, waste management and decommissioning, and emergency preparedness; · improve nuclear security including: nuclear safeguards, non-proliferation, combating illicit trafficking and nuclear forensics; · raising excellence in the nuclear science base for standardisation; · foster knowledge management, education and training; · support the policy of the Union on nuclear safety and security and the related evolving Union legislation. Within these specific objectives, account may be taken of new and unforeseen needs that arise during the period of implementation of the Euratom Programme, including responses to emerging opportunities, crises and threats, to needs relating to the development of new Union policies, and to the steering of actions envisaged for support under future programmes. The Regulation also addresses the objective of simplification by referring to the same participant guarantee fund as in the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme. Lastly, the Euratom Programme (2014-2018) puts forward a major simplification of funding rules as well as a revised control strategy, thereby supporting the overall simplification objective. BUDGETARY IMPLICATIONS: the financial envelope for the implementation of the Euratom Programme shall be EUR 1 788.889 million. That amount shall be distributed as follows: indirect actions for the fusion research and development programme, EUR 709.713 million; indirect actions for nuclear fission, safety and radiation protection, EUR 354.857 million; direct actions, EUR 724.319 million. For the implementation of indirect actions of the Euratom Programme, no more than 13.5 % shall be for the Commissions administrative expenditure.
- SEC(2011)1427
- SEC(2011)1428
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Documents
- Legislative proposal published: COM(2011)0812
- Document attached to the procedure: SEC(2011)1427
- Document attached to the procedure: SEC(2011)1428
- Economic and Social Committee: opinion, report: CES0806/2012
- Committee draft report: PE489.630
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE492.642
- Committee report tabled for plenary, 1st reading/single reading: A7-0407/2012
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Amendment 56 #
Draft legislative resolution Paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation Citation 1 a (new) – having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Articles 8, 13, 173(3), 182(1) and 194 thereof,
Amendment 58 #
Draft legislative resolution Citation 2 – having regard to
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 (1) One of the aims of the European
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 a (new) (1a) Since the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community did not provide Parliament with co-decision powers in relation to nuclear matters, it is crucial that a new legal base applies to legislations in the nuclear field.
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 (2) Nuclear research can contribute to
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3)
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) By supporting nuclear research, the Research and Training Programme of the Community (hereinafter the ‘Euratom Programme’) will contribute to achieving objectives of the ‘Horizon 2020’ Framework Programme for Research and Innovation established by Regulation (EU XX/XXXX of [….]5 (hereinafter ‘Horizon 2020 Framework Programme’)
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 a (new) (3a) The Euratom Programme will support the Sustainable Nuclear Energy Technology Initiative and its Platform, the Implementing Geological Disposal Technology Platform and the Multidisciplinary European Low Dose Initiative, launched under the Seventh Euratom Programme.
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4)
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) Notwithstanding the potential impact of nuclear energy on energy supply and economic development, severe nuclear accidents may have the potential to endanger human health. Therefore, nuclear safety and, where appropriate
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 a (new) (4a) Notwithstanding the potential impact of nuclear energy on energy supply and economic development, severe nuclear accidents, nuclear proliferation and malevolent acts including nuclear terrorism may have the potential to endanger human health. Therefore, nuclear safety and, where appropriate, security aspects should be given the greatest possible attention in the Euratom Programme. Attention must also be paid to third countries that border the Union and cross-border aspects of nuclear safety that underline the Union's added value.
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 a (new) (4a) Three major European cooperative initiatives in nuclear science and technology were launched. They are the Sustainable Nuclear Energy Technology Platform (SNETP) and the NUGENIA association, the Implementing Geological Disposal Technology Platform (IGDTP) and the Multidisciplinary European Low Dose Initiative (MELODI). Both SNETP and IGDTP correspond with SET-Plan objectives.
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 b (new) (4b) The European Sustainable Nuclear Industrial Initiative (ESNII) targets the deployment of Gen-IV Fast Neutron Reactors with closed fuel cycle by 2040. It includes three major projects: the ASTRID prototype (sodium cooled), the ALLEGRO demonstrator (gas cooled) and the MYRRHA technology pilot plant (lead cooled).
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) As all Member States have nuclear installations
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) By
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) By signing the Agreement on the Establishment of the ITER International Fusion Energy Organisation for the Joint Implementation of the ITER Project, the Community has undertaken to participate in ITER construction and its future exploitation. The Community contribution is managed through the ‘European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy’ (hereinafter ‘Fusion for Energy’), established by Council Decision of 27 March 2007. The activities of Fusion for Energy, including ITER, are to be regulated by a separate legislative act. Funding for the ITER Project should be secured through separate financial mechanism.
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) By signing the Agreement on the Establishment of the ITER International Fusion Energy Organisation for the Joint Implementation of the ITER Project, the Community has undertaken to participate in ITER construction and its future exploitation. The Community contribution is managed through the ‘European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy’ (hereinafter ‘Fusion for Energy’), established by Council Decision of 27 March 2007. The activities of Fusion for Energy, including ITER, are to be regulated by a separate legislative act and not included in the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF).
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) The Joint Research Centre (JRC) should continue to provide independent customer-driven scientific and technological support for the formulation, development, implementation and monitoring of Community policies, in particular in the field of nuclear safety and security research and training. It must make this contribution subject to guidelines to be adopted by the EU institutions, particularly in the light of the stress tests on nuclear power plants.
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) While it is for each Member State to choose whether or not to make use of nuclear power, the
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) While it is for each Member State to choose whether or not to make use of nuclear power, the role of the Union is to develop, in the interest of all its Member States, a framework to support joint cutting-edge research, knowledge creation and knowledge preservation on nuclear fission technologies, with special emphasis on safety, security, radiation protection and non-proliferation. That requires independent scientific evidence, to which the JRC can make a key contribution. That has been recognised in the Commission Communication ‘Europe 2020 Flagship Initiative Innovation Union’, in which the Commission stated its intention to strengthen scientific evidence for policy making through the JRC. The JRC proposes to respond to that challenge by focusing its nuclear safety and security research on the Union's policy priorities. The precise nature of this research must be determined subject to guidelines to be adopted by the EU institutions, particularly in the light of the stress tests on nuclear power plants.
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 a (new) (10a) Because Europe’s citizens must remain at the core of the EU-level discussions, the European Parliament should be more broadly involved in the deliberations and the decisions taken about the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community.
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) With the aim of deepening the relationship between science and society and reinforcing public confidence in science, the Euratom Programme should favour an informed engagement of citizens and civil society on research and innovation matters by promoting science education, by making scientific knowledge more accessible, by developing responsible research and innovation agendas that meet citizens
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) The Euratom Programme should contribute to the attractiveness of the research profession in the Union, in particular in the view of skill shortage within decommissioning and radioprotection and measurements. Adequate attention should be paid to the European Charter for Researchers and Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers10, together with other relevant reference frameworks defined in the context of the European Research Area, while respecting their voluntary nature.
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 (13) The Euratom Programme should contribute more substantially to the attractiveness of the research profession in the Union. Adequate attention should be paid to the European Charter for Researchers and Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers10, together with other relevant reference frameworks defined in the context of the European Research Area, while respecting their voluntary nature.
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) Research and innovation activities supported by the Euratom Programme sh
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) A greater impact should also be achieved by combining the Euratom Programme and private sector funds within public-private partnerships in key areas where research and innovation could contribute to Union's wider competitiveness goals. Particular attention should be given to the involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The need to increase the uptake of available community funding by SMEs should be applicable to those SMEs working in nuclear research as it does in other fields, while taking all measures to prevent possible information leaks and breaches in the operating mode.
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 25 (25) Article 7 of the Euratom Treaty entrusts the Commission with the responsibility of carrying out the Euratom Programme. For the purposes of implementing the Euratom Programme, except its direct actions, the Commission should be assisted by a consultative committee of Member States to ensure appropriate coordination with national policies in the areas covered by this research and training programme. The European Parliament should be involved in the Commission’s implementation of the programme.
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 26 (26) Achievement of the Euratom Programme's objectives in relevant areas requires support for cross-cutting activities, both within the Euratom Programme and jointly with the activities of the ‘Horizon 2020’ Framework Programme. It should not have any negative repercussion on the budget and financing of the 'Horizon 2020' Framework Programme.
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 26 (26) Achievement of the Euratom Programme’s objectives in relevant areas requires support for cross-cutting activities, both within the Euratom Programme and jointly with the activities of the ‘Horizon 2020’ Framework Programme. This complementarity is in itself sufficient justification for closer European Parliament involvement in Euratom activities.
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 This Regulation establishes the Research and Training Programme for the period from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2018, hereinafter the ‘Euratom Programme’, and lays down the rules for participation in that programme, including the participation in programmes of funding bodies managing the funds granted in accordance with this Regulation and in activities conducted jointly under this Regulation and under the ‘Horizon 2020’ Framework Programme established in Regulation (EU) XX/XXX (hereinafter ‘Horizon 2020’). The Euratom programme will be extended so as to run concurrently with the ‘Horizon 2020’ Framework Programme.
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 1. The general objective of the Euratom Programme is to improve nuclear
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a (a) support safe
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new) (aa) support safe operation of all existing and future civilian nuclear systems;
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c (c) to support the measures necessary to ensure suitably trained human resources and the development and sustainability of nuclear competences at Union level;
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d (d)
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new) (da) contribute to the R&D agenda resulting from the recommendations listed in the conclusions of the Union stress- tests (e.g. seismic modelling, core melt behaviour, ...);
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new) (da) contribute to the R&D agenda resulting from the recommendations listed in the conclusions of the Union stress- tests such as those related to seismic modelling or core melt simulation;
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d b (new) (db) support the long-term sustainability of nuclear fission through improvements in the field of reactor time extension or in the design of new reactor types;
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point f Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point f (f) lay the foundations for future fusion and fission power plants by developing materials, technologies and conceptual design;
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point g (g) promote innovation and industrial competitiveness, particularly by supporting future fusion and fission reactor systems;
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) improve nuclear safety
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) improve nuclear safety including: fuel and reactor safety, waste management and decommissioning,
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new) (ea) complement all required safety improvements suggested following the results of the stress tests carried out on all nuclear reactors in the Union and third countries that border the Union. This should focus on contributing to the Research & Development agenda resulting from their recommendations.
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 4 4. The Euratom Programme shall be implemented in such a way as to ensure that the priorities and activities supported are relevant to changing needs and take account of the evolving nature of science, technology, innovation, policy making, markets and society, as well as the direct and indirect consequences of nuclear accidents.
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. The Euratom Programme shall contribute to implementing the SET-plan. Its indirect and direct actions shall be aligned with the Strategic Research Agenda of the three existing European technology platforms on nuclear energy: SNETP, IGDTP and MELODI.
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part The financial envelope for the implementation of the Euratom Programme shall be EUR
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part The financial envelope for the implementation of the Euratom Programme shall be EUR [1
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a (a) indirect actions for the fusion research and development programme, EUR
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new) (aa) the ITER project shall be included and funded within the MFF in a complete and transparent way. Aspects of the project not directly related to research and training need not be included in this Euratom framework funding;
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b (b) indirect actions for
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b (b) indirect actions for nuclear fission, safety and radiation protection
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b (b) indirect actions for nuclear fission, safety and radiation protection, EUR
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c (c) direct actions, EUR
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 For the implementation of indirect actions of the Euratom Programme, no more than
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 For the implementation of indirect actions of the Euratom Programme, no more than
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 For the implementation of indirect actions of the Euratom Programme, no more than
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. The Community shall refrain from using other Union or Community funds and programmes for direct and indirect actions than the one referred to in this Article.
Amendment 120 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. The Community shall work towards the wider and more frequent use of structural funds for nuclear research and shall ensure that funds are implemented in line with the Community's priorities in the area of research.
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. The Community shall seek to make further use of Structural funds for nuclear research and ensure alignment of the funds with Community research priorities.
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 3. The
Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 Any sums from the Participant guarantee funds established pursuant to Regulations (Euratom) No 1908/2006 and (Euratom) No
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 2 2. The financial contribution referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article
Amendment 125 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – title Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 The Euratom Programme shall ensure the effective promotion of
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 Particular attention shall be paid to the principle of proportionality, the protection of human dignity, the principle of the primacy of the human being, the right to privacy, the right to the protection of personal data, the right to the physical and mental integrity of
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 That multi-annual work programme shall
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new) (ca) develop networks for measuring radioactivity in the environment, making all the data collected immediately available to the public.
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 a (new) Particular attention shall be paid to all research reactors and nuclear installations located in third countries but which are geographically very close to Member State territory, especially when located close to hazardous geographical and geological locations.
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 1 1. The Commission shall take appropriate measures ensuring that, when actions financed under this Regulation are implemented, the financial interests of the European Union are protected by the application of preventive measures against fraud, corruption and any other illegal activities, by effective checks and, where irregularities are detected, by the recovery of the amounts wrongly paid and, where appropriate, by effective, proportionate and deterrent penalties. The European Parliament shall be informed of such measures.
Amendment 133 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 2. The Commission or its representatives, the European Parliament and the Court of Auditors shall have the power of audit, on the basis of documents and on-the-spot checks and inspections, over all grant beneficiaries, contractors, subcontractors and other third parties who have received Union funds under this Regulation.
Amendment 134 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 4 4. Without prejudice to the paragraphs 1, 2 and 3, cooperation agreements with third countries and international organisations, grant agreements, grant decisions and contracts resulting from the implementation of this Regulation shall expressly empower the Commission, the Court of Auditors and the OLAF to conduct audits, on-the-spot checks and inspections. The European Parliament shall be informed of the result of such audits without delay.
Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 Amendment 136 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 – paragraph 4 4. Member States shall provide the Commission and the European Parliament with data and information necessary for the monitoring and evaluation of the measures concerned.
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part 1 – paragraph 1 By achieving the objectives set out in Article 3, the Euratom Programme shall reinforce outcomes under the three priorities of the ´Horizon 2020` Framework Programme: excellent science, industrial leadership, and societal challenges.
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part 1 – paragraph 3 Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part 2 – point 2.1 – point a In line with the general objective, support to joint research activities concerning the safe operation of
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part 2 – point 2.1 – point b Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part 2 – point 2.1 – point d – introductory part (d)
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part 2 – point 2.1 – point e Amendment 143 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part 2 – point 2.1 – point f Amendment 144 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part 2 – point 2.1 – point g Amendment 145 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part 2 – point 2.1 – point i Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 Amendment 147 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 The nuclear activities of the JRC shall aim to support the implementation of Council Directives 2009/71/Euratom and 2011/70/Euratom, as well as Council Conclusions giving priority to the highest standards for nuclear safety and security in the Union and internationally. The JRC shall notably mobilise the necessary capacity and expertise in order to contribute to
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part 2 – point 2.2 – point a – introductory part The JRC, in close cooperation with the relevant research bodies in the EU, shall contribute to the development of tools and methods to achieve high safety standards for nuclear power reactors and fuel cycles relevant to Europe. Those tools and methods shall include:
Amendment 149 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part 2 – point 2.2 – point a – point 1 (1) severe accident analyses modelling and methodologies for assessment of nuclear installations operational safety margins; support to the establishment of a common European approach to the evaluation of advanced fuel cycles and designs; and investigation and dissemination of the lessons learnt from the operational experience. The JRC shall
Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part 2 – point 2.2 – point a – point 2 a (new) (2a) decommissioning and dismantling are promising market areas, given the relevant scientific advances and safety imperatives. The EU must acquire the best possible technologies for this work, which will involve increasingly sophisticated techniques (such as underwater cutting, laser cutting and state-of-the-art robots to eliminate human intervention).
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part 2 – point 2.2 – point a – point 3 (3) strengthening Union capacity to respond to nuclear accidents and incidents by further development of alert systems and models for radiological dispersion in the
Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part 2 – point 2.2 – point a – point 3 (3)
Amendment 153 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part 2 – point 2.2 – point e Amendment 154 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part 2 – point 2.2 – point e – paragraph 1 JRC shall foster its competence in order to provide the independent scientific and technical evidence necessary to support the evolving Union legislation on nuclear safety and security. The precise nature of this research must be determined subject to guidelines to be adopted by the EU institutions, particularly in the light of the stress tests on nuclear power plants.
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part 4 Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part 4 – paragraph 2 a (new) Basic research that is potentially applicable not only in nuclear-related fields but also in other research sectors covered by Horizon 2020 will be eligible for ERC programme funding.
Amendment 157 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part 6 – paragraph 2 International cooperation activities shall be promoted through multilateral frameworks (such as IAEA, OECD,
Amendment 158 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – part 1 – point a Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – part 1 – point b Amendment 160 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – part 1 – point c – indent 2 Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – part 1 – point d a (new) (da) Contribute to the R&D agenda resulting from the recommendations listed in the conclusions of the Union stress- tests such as those related to seismic modelling or core melt simulation. - Percentage of funded projects likely to facilitate the application of these recommendations.
Amendment 162 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – part 1 – point d b (new) (db) Support the long-term sustainability of nuclear fission through improvements in the field of reactor time extension or in the design of new reactor types. - Percentage of funded projects likely to have a demonstrable impact in the field of reactor time extension or in the design of new reactors types.
Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – part 1 – point e Amendment 164 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – part 1 – point f Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – part 1 – point g Amendment 166 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – part 1 – point g – indent 2 – Patents and utility models applications generated by European fusion laboratories
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – part 2 – point b – indent 1 – Number of peer reviewed publications, patents and utility models applications
source: PE-492.642
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Amendment 18 #
Draft legislative resolution Paragraph 1 b (new) 1b. Recalls its resolution of 8 June 2011 on Investing in the future: a new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for a competitive, sustainable and inclusive Europe1; reiterates that sufficient additional resources are needed in the next MFF in order to enable the Union to fulfil its existing policy priorities and the new tasks provided for in the Treaty of Lisbon, as well as to respond to unforeseen events; points out that even with an increase in the level of resources for the next MFF of at least 5% compared to the 2013 level only a limited contribution can be made to the achievement of the Union’s agreed objectives and commitments and the principle of Union solidarity; challenges the Council, if it does not share this approach, to clearly identify which of its political priorities or projects could be dropped altogether, despite their proven European added value. _______________ 1 Texts adopted, P7_TA(2011)0266.
Amendment 19 #
Draft legislative resolution Paragraph 1 d (new) 1d. Recalls, in particular, that in the same resolution the European Parliament calls for a significant increase in relevant expenditure from 2013, in order to enhance, stimulate and secure the financing of research, development and innovation in the Union;
Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 2 Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 3 (3) By supporting nuclear research and innovation excellence the Research and Training Programme of the Community (hereinafter the ‘Euratom Programme’) will contribute to achieving objectives of the ‘Horizon 2020’ Framework Programme for Research and Innovation established by Regulation (EU XX/XXXX of [….] (hereinafter ‘Horizon 2020 Framework Programme’) and facilitate implementation of the Europe 2020 strategy and the creation and operation of the European Research Area; in addition, it should seek to make further use of Structural funds for nuclear research and ensure alignment of the funds with Community research priorities.
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4)
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) By signing the Agreement on the Establishment of the ITER International Fusion Energy Organisation for the Joint Implementation of the ITER Project, the Community has undertaken to participate in ITER construction and its future exploitation. The Community contribution is managed through the ‘European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy’ (hereinafter ‘Fusion for Energy’), established by Council Decision of 27 March 2007. The activities of Fusion for Energy, including ITER, are to be regulated by a separate legislative act. The financing of ITER is not included in the present Regulation. Specific rules are necessary for dealing with this large-scale infrastructure project whose lifetime extends well beyond the period of the MFF 2014-20. It is necessary to establish a maximum amount for the contribution from the Union's budget to ITER. This maximum amount should not have any impact on other projects financed from the Union's budget and should be above and outside the ceilings laid out in the MFF regulation, while ensuring that the governance of the project remains ruled by the Community method.
Amendment 25 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 a (new) (6a) The ITER project should be financed through a separate amount ring-fenced in a sub-ceiling within heading 1 of the Multiannual Financial Framework 2014- 2020. This amount should be additional to the total amount foreseen for Horizon 2020 and the Euratom framework programme. In the event of cost overruns of the ITER project, no further contribution from the EU budget should be made. To avoid any negative impact on the EU research budget, possible cost overruns of the ITER project should be financed by national contributions of the EU Member States and should not affect other policies or programmes financed by the Union budget.
Amendment 26 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) A greater impact should also be achieved by combining the Euratom Programme and private sector funds within public-private partnerships in key areas where research and innovation excellence could contribute to Union's wider competitiveness goals. Particular attention should be given to the involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises. Moreover, the further use of Structural funds for nuclear research and the partial alignment of these funds with Community research priorities should be facilitated.
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 25 (25) Article 7 of the Euratom Treaty entrusts the Commission with the responsibility of carrying out the Euratom Programme. For the purposes of implementing the Euratom Programme, except its direct actions, the Commission should be assisted by a consultative committee of Member States to ensure appropriate coordination with national policies in the areas covered by this research and training programme and to foster strong synergies and complementarities between European, national and regional funds.
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 1. The
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point f Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 1.
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b (b) indirect actions for
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c (c) direct actions: EUR
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new) 2a. The financing of ITER for the years 2014-2018 is not included in the above- mentioned envelope and will be established in Council Decision xxx/xxx
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. The ITER project shall be financed through a maximum amount of EUR [...] million in current prices for the period from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2018, which shall be additional to the total budget foreseen for Horizon 2020 and the Euratom Framework Programme. This amount shall be ring-fenced in a sub-ceiling within heading 1 of the Multiannual Financial Framework 2014- 2020. In the event of cost overruns of this project, no further contribution from the EU budget shall be made. Possible cost overruns of the ITER project shall be financed by national contributions of the EU Member States and shall not affect other policies or programmes financed by the Union budget.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority without prejudice to the provisions of the Regulation laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014- 2020 and the Interinstitutional Agreement of xxx/201z between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on cooperation in budgetary matters and sound financial management.
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. The Community shall make further use of Structural Funds for nuclear research and ensure alignment of the funds with Community research priorities.
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point a (a) initiatives aimed at widening awareness and facilitating access to funding under the Euratom Programme, in particular for those regions or types of participant that are underrepresented, notably for SMEs to increase their uptake of available funding and participation in the programme;
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part 1 – paragraph 1 By achieving the objectives set out in Article 3, the Euratom Programme shall reinforce outcomes under the three priorities of the ´Horizon 2020` Framework Programme: excellent science, industrial leadership, and societal challenges.
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part 1 – paragraph 3 Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part 2 – point 2.1 – point e Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part 2 – point 2.1 – point f Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part 2 – point 2.1 – point g – paragraph 3 Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part 2 – point 2.1 – point i Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – part 6 – paragraph 2 International cooperation activities shall be promoted through multilateral frameworks (such as IAEA, OECD,
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – part 1 – point c – indent 2 Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – part 1 – point e Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – part 1 – point f Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – part 1 – point g – indent 1 Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex II – part 1 – point g – indent 2 source: PE-494.515
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