European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council decision concerning the specific programme 'People' implementing the 7th Framework Programme (2007-2013) of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (COM(2005)0442 - C6-0383/2005 - 2005/0187(CNS))
Date: 2006-11-30
Institutions: Committee on Industry, Research and Energy, European Parliament
Subjects: EU programme, EU research policy, professional career, research and development, research programme, research staff, technological change, vocational training

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The Commisson will emit to the benefit of the Fund a recovery
order against that participant. The Commission may adopt to
that end a recovery decision in accordance with the Financial
Regulation.

The amounts recovered from the Fund during the
4.
Seventh Framework Programme will
revenue
assigned to it within the meaning of Article 18(2) of the
Financial Regulation.

constitute

Once the implementation of all grants under the Seventh
Framework Programme is complete, any sums outstanding
from the Fund will be recovered by the Commission and
entered into the budget of the Community, subject to decisions
on the Eighth Framework Programme.

P6_TA(2006)0518

Specific
2007-2013) *

Programme

‘People’

(Seventh RTDD Framework

Programme,

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council decision concerning the
specific programme ‘People’
implementing the 7th Framework Programme (2007-2013) of the
technological development and demonstration activities
European Community for research,

(COM(2005)0442 — C6-0383/2005 — 2005/0187(CNS))

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

— having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2005)0442) (1) and the amended

proposal (COM(2005)0442/2) (1),

— having regard to Article 166 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament

(C6-0383/2005),

— having regard to Rule 51 of its Rules of Procedure,

— having regard to the report of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy and the opinions of the
Committee on Budgets, the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, the Committee on Culture
and Education and the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality (A6-0360/2006),

1.

Approves the Commission proposal as amended;

2.
Considers that the indicative financial reference amount indicated in the legislative proposal must be
compatible with the ceiling of heading 1a of the financial framework for 2007-2013 and points out that
the annual amount will be decided within the annual budgetary procedure in accordance with the provi-
sions of point 38 of the Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council and the
Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management of 17 May 2006 (2);

3.

Calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly, pursuant to Article 250(2) of the EC Treaty;

(1) Not yet published in OJ.
(2) OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1.

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Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament;

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Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the Commission proposal sub-

5.
stantially;

6.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission.

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Amendment 1

Recital 4

(4) The Framework Programme should complement the activ-
ities carried out in the Member States as well as other Com-
munity actions that are necessary for the overall strategic effort
for the implementation of the Lisbon objectives, alongside in
particular with those on structural funds, agriculture, education,
training, competitiveness and innovation, industry, health, con-
sumer protection, employment, energy, transport and environ-
ment.

(4) The Framework Programme should complement the activ-
ities carried out in the Member States as well as other Com-
munity actions that are necessary for the overall strategic effort
for the implementation of the Lisbon objectives, alongside in
particular those on structural funds, agriculture, education, life-
long training, competitiveness and innovation, employment,
equal opportunities and equal treatment, appropriate working
conditions, industry, health, consumer protection, employment,
energy, transport and environment.

Amendment 2

Recital 7

(7) The international dimension is a fundamental component
of human resources in research and development in Europe. As
provided for under Article 170 of the Treaty, this specific pro-
gramme is open to the participation of countries having con-
cluded the necessary agreements to this effect, and is also open
on the project level, and on the basis of mutual benefit, to the
participation of entities from third countries and of interna-
tional organisations for scientific cooperation. Moreover, all
actions, as well as dedicated actions in this specific programme
are open to participation of individual researchers from third
countries.

(7)
International cooperation and the international experi-
ence acquired by researchers are fundamentally important to
research and development in Europe. As provided for under
Article 170 of the Treaty, this specific programme is open to
the participation of countries having concluded the necessary
agreements to this effect, and is also open on the project level,
and on the basis of mutual benefit, to the participation of enti-
ties from third countries and of international organisations for
scientific cooperation. Moreover, all actions, as well as dedicated
actions in this specific programme, are open to the participa-
tion, without any form of discrimination, of
individual
researchers from third countries and of European researchers
living abroad. To that end, efforts should be made to speed
up the mutual
recognition of professional qualifications
acquired in third countries. The adoption of a policy providing
incentives should not be centred only on the remuneration of
researchers but also on their working conditions.

Amendment 3

Recital 8

(8) Research activities carried out within this programme
should respect fundamental ethical principles,
including those
which are reflected in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of
the European Union.

(8) Research activities carried out within this programme
should respect fundamental ethical principles,
including those
which are reflected in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of
the European Union, such as the integrity of the person, equal-
ity between men and women and the possibility of reconciling
family and professional life, and should reconfirm the civic
and humanistic value of research, while respecting ethical
and cultural diversity.

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(9) The Framework Programme should contribute towards
promoting sustainable development.

(9) The Framework Programme must contribute towards pro-
moting sustainable development.

Amendment 4

Recital 9

Amendment 5

Recital 9a (new)

(9a) The Framework Programme should encourage people to
study science, above all by persuading women to go into
science and technology.

Amendment 6

Recital 10a (new)

(10a) To simplify calls for proposals and reduce costs, the
Commission should set up a database as a prerequisite for
notifying participants in calls for proposals.

Amendment 7

Recital 11

(11) Appropriate measures should also be taken to prevent
irregularities and fraud and the necessary steps should be taken
to recover funds lost, wrongly paid or incorrectly used in accor-
dance with Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of
25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the gen-
eral budget of the European Communities, Commission Regula-
tion (EC, Euratom) No 2342/2002 of 23 December 2002 laying
down detailed rules for implementation of the Financial Regula-
tion and any future amendments. Council Regulations (EC,
Euratom) No 2988/95 of 18 December 1995 on the protection
of the European Communities' financial interests, (Euratom, EC)
No 2185/96 of 11 November 1996 concerning on-the-spot
checks and inspections carried out by the Commission in order
to protect the European Communities' financial interests against
fraud and other irregularities and Regulation (EC) No 1074/
1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council concern-
ing investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office
(OLAF).

(11) Appropriate measures should also be taken to monitor
first the effectiveness of funding provided and secondly the
effectiveness of the use of such funds, to prevent irregularities
and fraud and the necessary steps should be taken to recover
funds lost, wrongly paid or incorrectly used in accordance with
Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June
2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general bud-
get of the European Communities, Commission Regulation (EC,
Euratom) No 2342/2002 of 23 December 2002 laying down
detailed rules for implementation of the Financial Regulation
and any future amendments. Council Regulations (EC, Euratom)
No 2988/95 of 18 December 1995 on the protection of the
European Communities' financial
(Euratom, EC) No
2185/96 of 11 November 1996 concerning on-the-spot checks
and inspections carried out by the Commission in order to pro-
tect the European Communities' financial interests against fraud
and other irregularities and Regulation (EC) No 1074/1999 of
the European Parliament and of the Council concerning investi-
gations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF).

interests,

Amendment 8

Recital 13

(13)
In the implementation of this programme adequate atten-
tion needs to be paid to gender mainstreaming, as well as to,
inter alia, the working conditions, transparency of recruitment
processes, and career development as regards the researchers
recruited on projects and programmes funded under the actions

(13)
In the implementation of this programme adequate atten-
tion needs to be paid to gender mainstreaming, as well as to,
inter alia, working conditions, measures for reconciling work-
ing and family life, including, for example, part-time fellow-
ships, the transparency of recruitment processes, and career

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of this programme, for which the Commission Recommenda-
tion of 11 March 2005 on the European Charter for Research-
ers and on a Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Research-
ers offers a reference framework.

development as regards the researchers recruited on projects
and programmes funded under the actions of this programme,
for which the Commission Recommendation of 11 March 2005
on the European Charter for Researchers and on a Code of
Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers offers a reference
framework.

Amendment 9

Recital 14

(14) This programme is in conformity with and underpins the
further development and implementation of the integrated
strategy on human resources in research and development in
Europe on the basis of the ‘Mobility Strategy for the ERA’ and
the ‘Researchers in the ERA: one profession, multiple careers’, as
well as takes into account the Council conclusions on human
resources in R&D of 18 April 2005.

(14) This programme is in conformity with and aims to create
a genuine European Research Area as set out in the integrated
strategy on human resources in research and development in
Europe on the basis of the ‘Mobility Strategy for the ERA’ and
‘Researchers in the ERA: one profession, multiple careers’, and
takes into account the Council conclusions on human resources
in R&D of 18 April 2005.

In order to create a genuine European Research Area, Member
States are invited to apply the European Charter for Research-
ers and the Code of Conduct
the Recruitment of
Researchers.

for

Amendment 10

Recital 14a (new)

(14a) This programme aims to increase the human research
and development potential in Europe in terms of both quality
‘profession’ of
and quantity, partly by recognising the
researcher. This would favour the maintenance of excellence
in basic research and the organic development of technological
research, and would encourage the mobility of European
researchers from and throughout Europe. Moreover, it would
help to provide the right conditions in order to attract the best
foreign researchers to carrying out their research in Europe.

Amendment 11

Article 2, paragraph 1

The Specific Programme shall support the activities for ‘People’,
strengthening, quantitatively and qualitatively, the human poten-
tial
in research and technology in Europe. The activities sup-
porting training and career development of researchers, referred
to as ‘Marie Curie Actions’, will be reinforced with a better focus
on the key aspects of skills and career development and
strengthened links with national systems.

The Specific Programme shall support the activities for ‘People’,
encouraging people to take up a career as a researcher and
strengthening, quantitatively and qualitatively, the human, and
especially female, potential in research and technology in Eur-
ope, while ensuring equal access for men and women and pay-
ing special attention to the needs of disabled researchers. The
activities supporting the training and career development of
researchers, referred to as ‘Marie Curie Actions’, will be rein-
forced with a better focus on the key aspects of skills and career
development and strengthened links with national systems.

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Amendment 12

Article 3, paragraphs 1a, 1b and 1c (new)

The Commission shall take all necessary steps to verify that
the actions financed are carried out effectively and in compli-
ance with Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002.

The overall administrative expenditure of the Specific Pro-
gramme, including internal and management expenditure for
the executive agency which it is proposed to set up, should be
proportional to the activities undertaken under the Specific
Programme and is subject to the decision of the budgetary
and legislative authorities.

Budget appropriations shall be used in accordance with the
principle of sound financial management, namely in accor-
dance with the principles of economy, efficiency and effective-
ness, as well as the principle of proportionality.

Amendment 13

Article 4, paragraph 1

1.
All research activities carried out under the Specific Pro-
gramme shall be carried out in compliance with fundamental
ethical principles.

1.
All research activities carried out under the Specific Pro-
gramme shall be carried out in compliance with fundamental
ethical principles and with the Charter of Fundamental Rights
of the European Union.

Amendment 14

Article 4, paragraph 3

The following research shall not be financed under this

3.
programme:

The following fields of research shall not be financed

3.
under this programme:

— research activities that are prohibited in all Member

— research activity aimed at cloning of human embryos,

States

— research activities to be carried out in a Member State

where such research is prohibited.

— research activity intended to modify the genetic heritage of
human beings which could make such changes heritable,

— research activity intended to create human embryos solely
for research purposes or for the purpose of stem cell pro-
curement and research activity using cells from such
embryos.

Amendment 15

Article 5a (new)

Article 5a

The Commission shall provide prior information to the bud-
getary authority whenever it intends to depart from the break-
down of expenditure stated in the remarks in and annex to the
general budget of the European Union.

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Amendment 16
Article 6, paragraph 1

1.
The Commission shall draw up a work programme for the
implementation of
in
the specific programme, setting out
the objectives and scientific and technological
greater detail
priorities set out in Annex, the funding scheme to be used for
the topic on which proposals are invited, and the timetable for
implementation.

1.
The Commission shall draw up a work programme for the
implementation of
the specific programme, setting out
in
the objectives and scientific and technological
greater detail
priorities set out in Annex, the funding scheme to be used for
the topic on which proposals are invited, and the timetable for
implementation. This work programme shall also seek to sim-
plify access procedures to the Framework Programme and to
promote the dissemination of information about the activities
carried out under the Framework Programme.

Amendment 17
Article 6, paragraph 2

The work programme shall

2.
relevant
research activities carried out by the Member States, associated
countries and European and international organisations. It shall
be updated where appropriate.

take account of

take account of

The work programme shall

2.
relevant
research, researcher training, and career development activities
carried out by the Member States, associated countries and
European and international organisations, along with any con-
tribution anticipated, in terms of European added value, the
expected impact on industrial competitiveness, and the pro-
gramme's relationship with other Community policies. It shall
be updated where appropriate.

Amendment 18
Article 6, paragraph 3

3.
The work programme will specify the criteria on which
proposals for indirect actions under the funding schemes shall
be evaluated and projects selected. The criteria will be those
assessing qualitative aspects of the proposers (researchers/
organisations) and their potential for further progression,
including where appropriate their implementing capacity; the
quality of the proposed activity in scientific training and/or
transfer of knowledge terms; the Community added value and
the structuring effect of the proposed activity in terms of its
contribution to the objectives of the specific programme and
the work programme. These criteria and any weightings and
thresholds may be further specified or complemented in the
work programme.

3.
Proposals for indirect actions under the funding schemes
shall be evaluated and projects selected with account being
taken of the following principles:

— scientific and/or technological excellence;

— how the project relates to the objectives of the Specific

Programme;

— the calibre and implementing capacity of the proposers
(researchers/organisations) and their potential for further
progression;

— implementation of the principle of equal treatment and

equal opportunities for women and men;

— the quality of the proposed activity in terms of scientific

training and/or knowledge transfer objectives.

In this connection the work programme shall specify in
greater detail the assessment and selection criteria and may
add further requirements, weightings, and thresholds.

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Amendment 19
Article 7, paragraph 2

The procedure laid down in Article 8(2) shall apply for the

2.
adoption of the work programme referred to in Article 6(1).

2.
The management procedure laid down in Article 8(2) shall
apply to the adoption of the work programme referred to in
Article 6(1).

Amendment 20
Article 8, paragraph 4

The period provided for

4.
1999/468/EC shall be two months.

in Article 4(3) of Decision

The period provided for in Articles 4(3) and 5(6) of Deci-

4.
sion 1999/468/EC shall be two months.

Amendment 21
Article 8, paragraph 5

5.
The Commission shall regularly inform the Committee of
the overall progress of the implementation of the Specific Pro-
gramme, and shall provide it with information about all RTD
actions funded under this programme.

5.
The Commission shall regularly inform the Committee
and the committee responsible within the European Parliament
of the overall progress of the implementation of the Specific
Programme, and shall provide them with information about all
RTD actions funded under this programme.

Amendment 22
Article 8, paragraph 5a (new)

5a.
The Commission's report shall contain an assessment
of the soundness of financial management and an evaluation
of the efficiency and regularity of the budgetary and economic
management of this programme.

Amendment 23
Article 8a (new)

Article 8a

The Commission shall submit the present Decision and a
report on the implementation of the Specific Programme to
the competent bodies for review in sufficient time to ensure
that the procedure for modifying this Decision can be com-
pleted by the end of 2010.

Amendment 24
Article 8b (new)

Article 8b

The Commission shall undertake the independent monitoring,
assessment, and review laid down in Article 7 of the Decision
establishing the Framework Programme as regards the activ-
ities
covered by this Specific
Programme.

in the areas

carried out

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Amendment 25

Annex, Introduction, paragraph 1

One of the main competitive edges in science and technology
is the quantity and quality of its human resources. As a pre-
requisite for increasing Europe's capacity and performance in
research and technological development and for consolidating
and further developing the European Research Area, the overall
strategic aim of this programme is to make Europe more attrac-
tive to researchers. This shall be done by pursuing a consider-
able structuring effect throughout Europe on the organisation,
performance and quality of research training, on the active
researchers, on knowledge-sharing
career development of
through researchers between sectors and research organisations,
and on strong participation by women in research and develop-
ment.

Human resources are of great importance for increasingly
knowledge-based competitiveness and development in science
and technology. The fact of having many scientists of high
calibre gives Europe a competitive edge. As a prerequisite for
increasing Europe's capacity and performance in research and
technological development and for consolidating and further
developing the European Research Area, the overall strategic
aim of this programme is, inter alia, the constant improvement
of university research centres to make Europe more attractive
to researchers. This shall be done by pursuing a considerable
structuring effect throughout Europe on the organisation, per-
formance and quality of research training, on the active career
development of
researchers, on knowledge-sharing among
researchers and between sectors and research organisations,
encouraging practices involving movement from academia to
industry and in the opposite direction, and on the active career
development of researchers, with particular reference to parti-
cipation by women and young researchers in research and
development, while promoting the reconciliation of work and
family life.

Amendment 26

Annex, Introduction, paragraph 2

The programme will be implemented by systematic investments
‘Marie Curie
in people, mainly through a coherent set of
Actions’, addressing researchers in terms of
their skills and
competence development at all stages of their careers, from
initial research training to career development and life-long
training. Mobility, both trans-national and intersectoral, recogni-
tion of experiences acquired in different sectors and countries,
and adequate working conditions are key elements throughout
the ‘Marie Curie Actions’.

The recommendations set out in the European Charter for
Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of
Researchers must be taken into account in the programme
which will be implemented by systematic investment in people,
mainly through a coherent set of ‘Marie Curie Actions’, with
particular reference to the European added value that they
will generate as a structuring effect on the European Research
Area. These actions address researchers in terms of their skills
and competence development at all stages of their careers, from
initial research training to professional development and life-
long training in the public and private sector. Mobility, both
trans-national and intersectoral, which is central to this pro-
gramme, recognition of experience acquired in different sectors
and countries, and adequate working conditions, in terms both
of the independence of research, the alignment of remunera-
tion with the best international standards, and greater atten-
tion to welfare and insurance cover, are key elements through-
out the ‘Marie Curie Actions’.

Finally, to promote the mobility of researchers within the
European Union, it is necessary to start taking measures to
harmonise tax regimes for researchers.

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Amendment 27

Annex, Introduction, paragraph 3a (new)

Support can also be granted to post-doctoral positions to
researchers from the new Member States to participate in
established research groups in other Member States.

Amendment 28

Annex, Introduction, paragraph 4

A strong participation by enterprises, including SMEs, is con-
sidered a crucial added value for this programme. The enhance-
ment of
industry-academia cooperation in terms of research
training, career development and knowledge-sharing is encour-
aged throughout the ‘Marie Curie Actions’, while a dedicated
action is addressing industry-academia pathways and partner-
ships.

including SMEs,

Participation by enterprises,
is considered a
crucial added value for this programme. The enhancement of
industry-academia cooperation in terms of research training,
career development
encouraged
throughout the ‘Marie Curie Actions’, while a dedicated action
is addressing industry-academia pathways and partnerships. It is
necessary to conserve the academic freedom of research work-
ers under cooperation arrangements between industry and uni-
versities.

and knowledge-sharing is

Amendment 29

Annex, Introduction, paragraph 4a (new)

In the context of the ‘Marie Curie Actions’, particular atten-
tion must be paid to the protection and sharing of intellectual
property, secured by means of suitable contract clauses that
safeguard the individual researcher, when the research results
in a patent for producing goods placed on the market.

Amendment 30

Annex, Introduction, paragraph 5

The international dimension, as a fundamental component of
human resources in research and development in Europe, will
be addressed in terms of career development, as well as of
strengthening and enriching international cooperation through
researchers and attracting research talent to Europe. The inter-
national dimension will be incorporated throughout the ‘Marie
Curie Actions’ and in addition will be subject to self-standing
actions.

The international dimension, as a fundamental component of
human resources in research and development in Europe, will
be addressed in terms of career development, for both women
and men, as well as of strengthening and enriching interna-
tional cooperation through researchers and attracting research
talent to Europe by providing appropriate incentives to this
end. The international dimension will be incorporated through-
out the ‘Marie Curie Actions’ and in addition will be subject to
self-standing actions.

Amendment 31

Annex, Introduction, paragraph 6

Due account will be taken of the principles of sustainable devel-
opment and gender equality. The programme aims to ensure
gender mainstreaming by encouraging equal opportunities in
all ‘Marie Curie Actions’ and by benchmarking gender participa-
tion (a target of at least 40 % participation by women). In addi-
tion, the actions will be designed to ensure that researchers can

Due account will be taken of the principles of sustainable devel-
opment and gender equality. The programme aims to ensure
gender mainstreaming by encouraging equal opportunities in
all ‘Marie Curie Actions’ and by benchmarking gender participa-
In
tion (a target of at least 40 % participation by women).

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achieve an appropriate work/life balance and to contribute to
facilitate resuming a research career after a break. Furthermore,
considerations of the ethical, social,
legal and wider cultural
aspects of the research to be undertaken and its potential appli-
cations, as well as socio-economic impacts of scientific and
technological development and foresight, will be addressed
under this specific programme where relevant.

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addition, the actions will be designed to remove barriers to
mobility and ensure that researchers can achieve an appropriate
work/life balance, by providing suitable incentives to assist
their families and helping researchers either to find a perma-
nent job or to resume a research career after a break. Further-
more, considerations of the ethical, social, legal and wider cul-
tural aspects of the research to be undertaken and its potential
applications, as well as socio-economic impacts of scientific and
technological development and foresight, will be addressed
under this specific programme where relevant.

Amendment 32

Annex, Introduction, paragraph 7

In order to fully exploit Europe's potential for becoming more
attractive to researchers, the ‘Marie Curie Actions’ will create
concrete synergies with other actions both within the frame-
work of
the Community research policy, as well as within
actions under other Community policies, e.g. on education,
cohesion and employment. Such synergies will also be sought
with actions at national and international level.

In order to fully exploit Europe's potential for becoming more
attractive to researchers, the ‘Marie Curie Actions’ will create
concrete synergies with actions both within the framework of
the Community research policy, as well as within actions under
other Community policies, making sure to include gender
mainstreaming in fields such as education, cohesion and
employment. Such synergies will also be sought with actions at
regional, national and international
level specifically with a
view to attaining regional cohesion with account being taken
of the need for the less developed regions to attract researchers
so as to enable them to pursue their own medium- and long-
term development strategies.

Amendment 33

Annex, Introduction, paragraph 7a (new)

It will be essential to strengthen links between research and
the university reform and convergence process (the ‘Bologna
Process’) so as to encourage the mobility of research workers
and ensure that it does not lead to a system designed solely to
the
ensure the rapid completion of university studies at
expense of experience abroad.

Amendment 34

Annex, Activities, Initial training of researchers, paragraph 1

This action supports the initial training of researchers, typically
directed at the first four years of researchers' careers, plus up
to one additional year if necessary for the completion of the
initial training. Through a trans-national networking mechan-
ism, aimed at structuring a substantial share of the high-quality
initial research training capacity throughout Member States and
associated countries in both public and private sectors,
the
action aims to improve researchers' career perspectives in both
sectors,
attraction of young
researchers to research careers.

thereby also enhancing the

This action supports the initial training of researchers, which is
typically four years (full-time equivalent) of their careers, plus
one additional year if necessary for the completion of the initial
training. Through a trans-national networking mechanism,
the high-quality
aimed at structuring a substantial share of
initial research training capacity throughout Member States and
associated countries in both public and private sectors,
the
action aims to improve career perspectives in both sectors,
thereby also enhancing the attraction of young people to
research careers.

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Amendment 35

Annex, Activities, Initial training of researchers, paragraph 3

The joint research training programme should be coherent in
terms of quality standards, with due provision for supervision
and mentoring arrangements. The joint
training programme
shall exploit complementary competences of the participants in
the network, including from enterprises, as well as other syner-
gies. It shall require the mutual recognition of the quality of the
if possible, of diplomas and other certificates
training and,
awarded.

The joint research training programme should be coherent in
terms of quality standards, with due provision for supervision
and mentoring arrangements. The joint
training programme
shall exploit complementary competences of the participants in
the network, including from enterprises, as well as other syner-
gies. It shall require the mutual recognition of the quality of the
if possible, of diplomas and other certificates
training and,
awarded. Particular attention shall be paid to the problems
surrounding the long-term employment of researchers.

Annex, Activities, Initial training of researchers, paragraph 5, bullet 2a (new)

Amendment 36

— the possibility of setting up posts of limited duration at
universities for researchers working in enterprises with
the intention of strengthening cooperation between acade-
mia and business and of transferring knowledge;

Annex, Activities, Initial training of researchers, paragraph 5, bullets 3a and 3b (new)

Amendment 37

— activities to be pursued in cooperation with third coun-
tries for the purpose of training early-stage researchers;

— the provision of assistance to promote publications, stu-
dies and books by researchers aimed at disseminating
knowledge and supporting the theoretical and scientific
development of researchers.

Annex, Activities, Life-long training and career development, paragraph 2

Amendment 38

Researchers addressed under this action should have at least
four years of full-time research experience; as the action is direc-
ted at life-long training and career development, it is however
expected that the researchers will typically have a more senior
profile in terms of experience.

Researchers addressed under this action should have at least
four years of full-time or equivalent research experience, or a
doctorate; as the action is directed at life-long training and
career development, it is however expected that the researchers
will typically have a more senior profile in terms of experience.

Annex, Activities, Lifelong training and career development, paragraph 4, bullet 2

Amendment 39

— Other public or private bodies,

that

including large research
finance and manage fellowship pro-
organisations,
grammes either with an official mandate or recognised by
public authorities, such as agencies established by govern-
ments under private law with a public service mission, cha-
rities, etc.;

— Other public or private bodies,

including large research
organisations, universities or other organisations that
finance and manage fellowship programmes either with an
official mandate or recognised by public authorities, such as
agencies established by governments under private law with
a public service mission, charities, enterprises in coopera-
tion with public authorities etc.;

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Annex, Activities, Lifelong training and career development, paragraph 6

Amendment 40

Both implementation modes will initially be run in parallel. In
the course of the Framework Programme an impact assessment
of the two modes will determine the implementation modalities
for the remainder of the programme.

Both implementation modes will initially be run in parallel by
means of the co-funding modality, providing an initial phase
designed to allow them to be carried out. In the course of the
Framework Programme an impact assessment of the two modes
will determine the implementation modalities for the remainder
of the programme.

Annex, Activities, Industry-academia partnerships and pathways, paragraph 1

Amendment 41

This action seeks to open and foster dynamic pathways between
public research organizations and private commercial enter-
prises, including in particular SMEs, based on longer term coop-
eration programmes with a high potential for increasing knowl-
edge-sharing and mutual understanding of the different cultural
settings and skill requirements of both sectors.

This action seeks to open and foster dynamic pathways between
public research organizations and private commercial enter-
prises, including in particular SMEs, based on longer term coop-
eration programmes with a high potential for increasing knowl-
edge-sharing and mutual understanding of the different cultural
settings and skill requirements of both sectors. The action will
be designed not
the mobility of participating
researchers, by means of restrictions on the publishing of
research results or on undertaking work for certain organisa-
tions.

to restrict

Annex, Activities, Industry-academia partnerships and pathways, paragraph 2, introductory part

Amendment 42

The action will be implemented in a flexible way through coop-
eration programmes between organisations from both sectors
from at least two different Member States or associated States,
with support
for human resources interactions within that
framework. Community support will take one or more of the
following forms:

The action will be implemented in a flexible way, drawing on
experience gained from existing industry-academia partner-
ships throughout the European Union, through cooperation
programmes between organisations from both sectors from at
least two different Member States or associated States, with sup-
port for human resources interactions within that framework.
Community support will take one or more of the following
forms:

Annex, Activities, Industry-academia partnerships and pathways, paragraph 2, bullet 3a (new)

Amendment 43

— actions to strengthen the development of research driven

regional clusters;

Amendment 44

Annex, Activities, The international dimension, paragraph 1

Recognising the international dimension as a fundamental com-
ponent of human resources in R&D in Europe, this dimension
is addressed through dedicated actions both in terms of career
development of European researchers and in terms of strength-
ening international cooperation through researchers.

Recognising the international dimension as a fundamental com-
ponent of human resources in R&D in Europe, this dimension
is addressed through dedicated actions both in terms of career
development of European researchers and in terms of strength-
ening international cooperation through researchers at national
or regional level.

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Annex, Activities, The international dimension, paragraph 2, point (i)

Amendment 45

(i) outgoing international fellowships, with mandatory return,
for experienced researchers within the framework of life-
long training and competence diversification,
to acquire
new skills and knowledge;

(i)

appropriately funded outgoing international
fellowships,
with mandatory return to the European Union, for experi-
enced researchers within the framework of lifelong training
and competence
early-stage
researchers, to enable them to acquire new skills and
knowledge;

diversification,

and

for

Annex, Activities, The international dimension, paragraph 2, point (ii)

Amendment 46

(ii)

return and international reintegration grants for experi-
enced researchers after an international experience. Under
this action the networking of researchers from Member
States and associated countries abroad will also be sup-
ported with a view to keep them actively informed about
and involved in developments in the European Research
Area.

(ii) appropriately funded return and international reintegration
grants for experienced or early-stage researchers after an
international experience. Under this action the networking
of researchers from Member States and associated countries
abroad will also be supported with a view to keeping them
actively informed about and involved in developments in
the European Research Area, as will incentives to return
for researchers based outside Europe.

Annex, Activities, The international dimension, paragraph 3, point (i)

Amendment 47

(i)

in order

fellowships

to attract
incoming international
highly qualified third-country researchers to Member States
and associated countries, for knowledge enhancement and
to build up high-level connections. Researchers from devel-
oping countries or from countries with emerging econo-
mies may benefit from support for a return phase. Net-
working of third-country researchers in Member States and
associated countries, with a view to structuring and devel-
oping their contacts with their regions of origin, will also
be supported;

(i)

in order

fellowships

to attract
incoming international
highly qualified third-country researchers to Member States
and associated countries, for knowledge enhancement and
to build up high-level connections. Researchers from devel-
oping countries or from countries with emerging econo-
mies may benefit from support for a return phase. Net-
working of third-country researchers in Member States and
associated countries, with a view to structuring and devel-
oping their contacts with their regions of origin, will also
be supported and incentives will be offered to good
researchers in all parts of the world to encourage them
to settle in Europe;

Amendment 48

Annex, Activities, Specific actions

In support of the creation of a genuine European labour market
for researchers, a coherent set of accompanying actions is to be
implemented, with a view to removing obstacles to mobility
and to enhancing the career perspectives of researchers in Eur-
ope. These actions will aim, in particular, at raising stakeholders
and general public awareness, including through ‘Marie Curie’
awards, at stimulating and supporting action at Member State
level and at complementing Community actions.

In support of the creation of a genuine European labour market
for researchers, a coherent set of accompanying actions is to be
implemented, with a view to removing obstacles to professional
mobility, especially those related to researchers' social security
and tax affairs, which often act as a disincentive to entering
the research field, and to enhancing the career perspectives of
researchers in Europe, making it easier to reconcile work and
family life, not least by enabling them to benefit from appro-
priate financial and salary terms as well as from social secur-
ity arrangements. These actions will aim, in particular, at rais-

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awareness,

and general public

including
ing stakeholders
through ‘Marie Curie’ awards, at stimulating and supporting
action at Member State level and at complementing Community
actions. In addition there will be provision for European initia-
tives to facilitate the mobility of researchers and their families,
and their integration in the host countries. All ‘Marie Curie’
initiatives must guarantee equal opportunities and eliminate
all obstacles facing disabled research workers.

P6_TA(2006)0519

Specific Programme ‘Ideas’ (Seventh RTDD Framework Programme, 2007-2013) *

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council decision concerning
the specific programme: ‘Ideas’ implementing the 7th Framework Programme (2007-2013) of the
technological development and demonstration activities
European Community for research,

(COM(2005)0441 — C6-0382/2005 — 2005/0186(CNS))

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

— having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2005)0441) (1) and amended proposal

(COM(2005)0441/2) (1),

— having regard to Article 166 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament

(C6-0382/2005),

— having regard to Rule 51 of its Rules of Procedure,

— having regard to the report of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy and the opinions of the

Committee on Budgets and the Committee on Culture and Education (A6-0369/2006),

1.

2.

3.

Approves the Commission proposal as amended;

Calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly, pursuant to Article 250(2) of the EC Treaty;

Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament;

Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the Commission proposal sub-

4.
stantially;

5.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission.

(1) Not yet published in OJ.