COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
Brussels, 27.09 1996 
COM(96) 453 final 
96/0034 (COD) 
96/0035 (CNS) 
Amended proposal for a 
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND COUNCIL DECISION 
ADAPTING FOR THE SECOND TIME DECISION No 1110/94/EC 
CONCERNING THE FOURTH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES 
IN THE FIELD OF RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT AND 
DEMONSTRATION (1994-1998), AS ADAPTED BY DECISION 616/96/EC 
Amended proposal for a 
COUNCIL DECISION 
ADAPTING FOR THE SECOND 
TIME DECISION 94/268/EURATOM CONCERNING THE FRAMEWORK 
PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES IN THE FIELD OF RESEARCH AND 
TRAINING FOR THE EUROPEAN ATOMIC ENERGY COMMUNITY (1994-
98), AS ADAPTED BY DECISION 96/253/EURATOM 
(presented by the Commission pursuant to Article 189 a (2) 
of the EC-Treaty) 

Amended proposal for a 
EtJMWEAN EARIIAMFNT AND COUNCIL DECISION ~>FClSION ^ J 
ADAFTING FOR THE SECOND TIME DECISION No 1110/94/EC 
CONCERNING THE FOURTH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES 
IN THE FIELD OF RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT AND 
DEMONSTRATION (1994-199*), AS ADAPTED BY DECISION 616/96/EC 
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EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 
On 28 February 1996 the Commission presented a proposal, under the codecision 
procedure, to increase the funding of the fourth RTD framework programme (1994-98) 
by ECU 595 million.* On 18 June the European Parliament adopted its opinion at a first 
reading on the Commission's proposal. 
Following that opinion, the Commission is sending an amended proposal of the 
original document incorporating a part of Parliament's amendments. The changes concern: 
- the introduction of an explanation on the breakdown of the appropriations [Sole 
Article, 2a (new); Annex la (new)]; 
- more in/ormation on the activities planned in the field of multimedia [Annex II 
(ii) "Educational multimedia", first and fourth paragraph; Annex II (xvii)]. 
- references to important Commission documents [recital 4a (new); recital 5]; 
- the working procedures of the Task Forces [recital 7; Arinex II (i) second 
paragraph, introduction]; ."'..."! ,V *. , 
programme management procedures [recital 8aj;, .# 
- a reminder of the importance of competitiveness and sustainable development 
[Annex II (ii) "Priority themes", first paragraph]; 
- the introduction of a science prize (Descartes prize) for outstanding European 
research work [Annex II (xxii) (new)]. 
Proposal for a European Parliament and Council Decision adapting for the second time Decision 
No 1110/94/EC concerning the fourth framework programme of activities in the field of research, 
technological development and demonstration (1994-1998), as adapted by Decision 616/96/EC 
(COM(96)0012 FINAL - 96/0034(COD)) 
Amended proposal for a , ^ ,• , , , 
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND COUNCIL DECISION 
ADAPTING FOR THE SECOND TIME DECISION No 1110/94/EC 
CONCERNING THE FOURTH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES 
IN THE FIELD OF RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT AND 
DEMONSTRATION (1994-1998), AS ADAPTED BY DECISION 616/96/EC 
l et 
Original Commission proposall Amended proposai 
Recital 4a (new) 
Whereas thjs Commission's White 
Papers on 'Growth, Competitiveness 
and Employment'1 and on Education 
and Training2, and its Green Paper 
on Innovation3, s_£xejs_s the need 
for. intangible investment in 
training, research and innovation? 
1 OJ C 20, 24.1.1994, p, 
2 CQM(95)059Q 
3 CQM(95)0S88 9. 
Recital 5 
Whereas the increase in the fourth 
framework programme must respect 
the development of the financial 
perspective of the European Union; Whereas the increase in the fourth 
framework programme must respect 
the development of the financial 
perspective of the European Union; 
Whereas on 12 May 1935 the 
Commission presented its proposal 
for an amendment to the financial perspective4; 
*SEC(96)493 
Recital 7 
whereas the discussions by the research industry task forcjas. created by the Commission help to 
define the research priorities 
more clearly, in consultation with 
industry, including SMEs, and 
users; whereas this leads to 
better coordination and targeting 
of the work carried out and the 
means available throughout the 
Union; whereas the objective is to 
create an environment favourable 
for innovation; Whereas. in order to examine the 
opportunities £o_r Closer 
cooperation in specific areas of 
research and development. the 
Commission is setting up a limited -number of task formas. on an experimental basis which help to define the research priorities 
more clearly, in consultation with 
industry, including SMEs, and 
users; whereas this leads to 
better coordination and targeting 
of the work carried out and the 
means available throughout the 
Union; whereas the objective is to 
create an environment favourable 
for innovation; 
OJ C 115, 19.4.1996, p.l 
Original Commission proposal Amended proposal 
Recital 8a (new) 
Whereas the methods for the 
management of programmes should be 
improved; whereas the setting up 
of the task forces should help in 
this respect; 
Sole Article 
2. Annex I shall be replaced by 2. Annex I shall be replaced by 
Annex I to this Decision. Annex I to this Decision. 
2a^ As a result of Annex la to 
this Decision an Annex la giving 
an indicative breakdown of 
resources allocated to priority 
themes shall be inserted. 
ANNEX la (new) 
The following Annex la is added to De^..;.aioi^ II1U/94/EC 
Annex la 
Priority themes: Indicative breakdown by specific programme 
PRIORITY THEMES 
Aeronautics 
Educational 
multimedia 
Automobile 
Transport Intermodality 
and Interoperability 
Environment (Water) 
Life Sciences: Vaccines 
and Viral Diseases 
Maritime Systems 
Trains and Railway 
Systems of the Future 
TOTAL EU Specific Programme Contribution (Mecu) 
Telematics 
Applications 
20 
95 
10 
25 
X 
X 
X 
150 IT 
25 
20 
5 
X 
X 
50 IMT 
105 
45 
10 
20 
X 
X 
180 Measurement/ 
Testing 
10 
10 Environment 
/Climate 
5 
X 
35 
X 
40 MAST 
X Biotech 
X Biomed 
X Agi 
Fish 
5 
X 
X 
5 Non-nuclear 
Energy 
X 
60 
X 
5 
X 
X 
65 Transport 
10 
10 
50 
X 
X 
70 TSER 
X INCO 
x 
I 
10 
5 
10 
x 
25 TOTAL 
! 165 
! 
| 125 
130 
90 
85 
595 
MOIS: 
X = Additional focusing without financial supplement. 
Original Commission proposal Amended proposal 
ANNEX II (i), SECOND PARAGRAPH, INTRODUCTION 
This approach will be put into 
effect by means of two distinct 
and complementary modalities: This approach aims to achieve 
concrete objectives by promoting 
cooperation between research 
centres, universities and industry 
OH particular themes , addressed 
within different programmes, so as 
ifl optimise the exploitation of 
results, and to strengthen the 
scientific and technological base 
of Community industry and 
encourage it to become more 
competitive _a£. international 
level. It will be put into effect 
by means of two distinct and 
complementary modalities: 
ANNEX II (ii) PRIORITY THEMES, FIRST PARAGRAPH 
European industry suffers several 
important disadvantages in 
comparison to its powerful 
competitors. Despite the 
promising development of the 
single market, European research 
and industry remain fragmented as 
a result of economic, cultural and 
institutional differences between 
Member States. There is a need to 
develop an integrated, operational 
approach so that research, 
development and demonstration 
activities - at EU and national 
level - effectively respond to 
market and policy requirements and 
thereby support industrial 
competitiveness and economic 
performance. Such cooperation 
should stimulate synergy at all 
levels of the supply chain, and 
promote research leading to the 
establishment of uniform 
standards. European industry suffers several 
important disadvantages in 
comparison to its powerful 
competitors. Despite the 
promising development of the 
single market, European research 
and industry remain fragmented as 
a result of economic, cultural and 
institutional differences between 
Member States. There is a need to 
develop an integrated, operational 
approach so that research, 
development and demonstration 
activities - at EU and national 
level - effectively respond to 
market and policy requirements and 
support industrial 
competitiveness . economic 
performance and sustainable 
development. Such cooperation 
.should stimulate synergy at all 
levels of the supply chain, and 
promote research leading to the 
establishment of uniform 
standards. 
Original Commission proposal Amended proposal 
ANNEX II (ii), "EDUCATIONAL MULTIMEDIA", FIRST PARAGRAPH 
Education and training systems in 
Europe are facing a triple 
challenge: to prepare European 
citizens to take a full part in 
the Information Society; to meet 
the educational and training needs 
of a growing diversity of 
learners, ranging from school-
leavers to specialised categories 
such as disabled people and 
learnqrs in rural communities; and 
to improve cost and pedagogic 
ftf f pet-I veness . because this 
increased and diversified demand 
cannot be matched with additional 
resources. Education and training systems in 
Europe are facing a triple 
challenge: to promote equ^ 
opportunities by meeting the 
educational and training needs of 
a growing diversity of learners, 
ranging from school-leavers to 
specialized categories such as 
disabled people and learne _§. in 
rural and outlying communities; to 
improve the cost and pedagogic 
effectiveness of the resources 
employed; and to train citizens to 
master £he new information 
technologies. 
ANNEX II (ii), EDUCATIONAL MULTIMEDIA, FOURTH PARAGRAPH 
To cope with these industrial and 
soaietal challenges, educational 
multimedia Community research has 
an insufficient budget at its 
disposal. It must be reinforced to 
allow tha European industry to 
develop and validate the 
multimedia systems, services and 
contents of the future. The latter 
will have to be competitive 
worldwide, take into account the 
cultural and linguistic diversity 
of Europe and answer the needs of 
teachers, trainers and learners. 
These activities should be 
integrated into the global 
information society context 
through the validation and 
demonstration of new multimedia 
applications in other geographical 
areas, in particular with a view 
to strengthening the cooperation 
with developing countries. To cope with these industrial and 
societal challenges, educational 
multimedia Community research has 
an insufficient budget at its 
disposal. It must be reinforced to 
allow the European industry to 
develop and validate the 
multimedia systems, services and 
contents of the future. The latter 
will have to be competitive 
worldwide, take into account the 
cultural and linguistic diversity 
of Europe and answer the needs of 
teachers, trainers and learners. 
In this context. particular 
attention will b_s paid to the 
language problem arising from 
Europe's linguistic diversity and 
to the problems faced by the 
.elderly and the disabled. These 
activities should be integrated 
into the global information 
society context through the 
validation and demonstration of 
new multimedia applications in 
other geographical areas, in 
particular with a view to 
strengthening cooperation 
developing countries. with 
ANNEX II (xvii) 
"In response to the priority theme 
educational multimedia the 
following activities will be the 
subject of greater focusing and 
concentration: innovation and 
quality in formal and informal 
education and training; 
investigation of cognitive and 
pedagogic aspects of multimedia 
education and training; socio­
economic implications of the 
introduction of multimedia based 
learning systems." "In response to the priority theme 
educational multimedia the 
following activities will be the 
subject of greater focusing and 
concentration: innovation and 
quality in formal and informal 
education and training; 
investigation of cognitive and 
pedagogic aspects of multimedia 
education and training; socio-
economic, legal. and financial 
implications of the introduction 
of multimedia based learning 
systems." 
Original Commission proposal Amended proposal 
ANNEX II (xxii) (new) 
At the end of the FOURTH ACTIVITY 
the last paragraph is replaced by 
"- organization of 
Euroconferencea. summer 
schools and other similar 
initiatives. 
Award of scientific prizes. 
including the. European 
Science Prize (René Descartes 
Prize) , for outstanding 
scientific achievements in a 
project carried out under 
this Framework Programme." 
Amended proposal for a 
COUNCIL DECISION 
ADAPTING FOR THE SECOND 
TIME DECISION 94/268/EURATOM CONCERNING THE FRAMEWORK 
PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES IN THE FIELD OF RESEARCH AND 
TRAINING FOR THE EUROPEAN ATOMIC ENERGY COMMUNITY (1994-
98), AS ADAPTED BY DECISION 96/253/EURATOM 
*^ 
EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 
On 28 February 1996 the Commission presented a proposal to increase the funding of the 
Euratom framework programme (1994-98) by ECU 105 million.* On 18 June 1996 the European 
Parliament adopted its opinion on the Commission's proposal. 
Following that opinion, the Commission is amending its proposal to incorporate a part of 
Parliament's amendments. The changes concern: 
- the Community's role in scientific cooperation and coordination [Recital la (new)]; 
- Due regard for competitiveness by European constructors and operators when taking safety 
requirements into account (Recital 3); 
- a reference to the PHARE and TACIS programmes [Annex II, introduction, second 
paragraph] ; 
- introduction of a research theme on radiation protection [Annex II (2)]; 
* Proposal for a Council Decision adapting for the second time Decision 94/268/Euratom concerning the 
framework programme of activities in the field of research and training for the European Atomic 
Energy Community (1994-98), as adapted by Decision 96/253/Euratom (COM(96)0012 FINAL -
96/0035(CNS)) 
Amended proposal for a 
COUNCIL DECISION 
ADAPTING FOR THE SECOND 
TIME DECISION 94/268/EURATOM CONCERNING THE FRAMEWORK 
PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES IN THE FIELD OF RESEARCH AND 
TRAINING FOR THE EUROPEAN ATOMIC ENERGY COMMUNITY (1994-
98), AS ADAPTED BY DECISION 96/253/EURATOM 
'3 ^t 
Original Commission proposall Amended proposal 
Recital la (new) 
Whereas the Community can play a 
role in promoting cooperation and 
coordination of the. wealth of 
scientific expertise to be found 
in all Member States: 
Recital 3 
Whereas it is necessary that the 
Community continues to play an 
important international role in 
the field of nuclear safety; 
whereas it has special 
responsibility for enhancing the 
safety of nuclear plants 
throughout the continent of 
Europe; whereas constructors and 
operators in the Union must take 
safety requirements into account; 
whereas the competitiveness 
depends on the research and 
technological development work 
carried out in this field; Whereas it is necessary that the 
Community continues to play an 
important iternational role in 
the field of nuclear safety; 
whereas it has special 
responsibility for enhancing the 
safety of nuclear plants 
throughout the continent of 
Europe; whereas constructors and 
operators in the Union must take 
safety requirements into account 
with due regard for 
compet it ivenes s ; whereas 
competitiveness depends on the 
research and technological 
development work carried out in 
this field; 
ANNEX II, INTRODUCTION, 2ND PARAGRAPH 
Citizens, all over the continent of 
Europe are highly concerned about 
nuclear fission safety and expect 
more stringent standards and 
safety practices to be 
established. European constructors 
and industrial operators must take 
account of these requirements at a 
time of mounting competition 
worldwide. Safety is also a 
crucial issus in—ths—Union ' S 
relations with the Central and 
Eastern European countries and the 
Commonwealth of Independent States 
(CIS) . In order to step up the 
pace of research, to ensure closer 
cooperation throughout Europe and 
to reduce the delays in take-up 
and dissemination of the results, 
the framework programme must be 
reinforced. Citizens all over the continent of 
Europe are highly concerned about 
nuclear fission safety and expect 
more stringent standards and 
safety practices to be 
established. European constructors 
and industrial operators must take 
account of these requirements at a 
time of mounting competition 
worldwide. The PHARE and TAC IS 
programmes already include 
assistance to deal with safety in 
the Central and Eastern European 
countries and the Commonwealth of 
Independent States (CIS). In order 
to step up the pace of research, 
to ensure closer cooperation 
throughout Europe and to reduce 
the delays in take-up and 
dissemination of the results, the 
framework programme must be 
reinforced. 
1 OJ C 115, 19.4.1996, p.13 
10 
Original Commission proposal Amended proposal 
ANNEX II, (2) 
Cooperation could be established 
on characterizing potential sites 
for storage of radioactive wastes. 
For the decommissioning of nuclear 
installations the technology 
developed in the European Union 
could be applied, or adapted as 
necessary to the needs of Russian 
type reactors. Reactors being 
decommissioned could be used as 
sites for demonstration, training 
and transfer of the technologies 
concerned. There will be 
coordination with the Union's 
assistance programmes. Cooperation could be establishe 
on characterizing potential sites 
for storage of radioactive wastes. 
For the decommissioning of nuclear 
installations the technology 
developed in the European ^Tnion 
could be applied, or adapt ,d as 
necessary to the needs of Russian 
type reactors. Reactors being 
decommissioned could be used as 
sites for demonstration, training 
and transfer of the technologies 
concerned. There will be 
coordination with the Union's 
assistance programmes. 
Research on radiation protection 
will focus on the early events of 
radiation carcinogenesis and on 
the epidemiological follow-up of 
cancer induction as a consequence 
of acute or chronic exposure. The 
research will be conceived in the 
framework of broad international 
cooperation and will cover a 
number of populations which have 
been exposed to radiation. 
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