Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION concerning the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012 - 2013)    {COM(2011) 71 final} {COM(2011) 73 final} {COM(2011) 74 final} {SEC(2011) 204 final}
Date: 2011-03-07
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: EU financing, EU programme, Joint Research Centre, nuclear energy, nuclear research, research programme, scientific research

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EUROPEAN COMMISSION 

Brussels, 7.3.2011 
COM(2011) 72 final 

2011/0046 (NLE) 

Proposal for a 

COUNCIL DECISION 

concerning the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for 
nuclear research and training activities (2012 - 2013) 

{COM(2011) 71 final} 
{COM(2011) 73 final} 
{COM(2011) 74 final} 
{SEC(2011) 204 final} 

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EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 

1. 

CONTEXT OF THE PROPOSAL 

1.1 

Grounds for and objectives of the proposal 

The  Euratom  Treaty  limits  research  programmes  in  the  nuclear  field  to  5  years.  The 
legislation  in  force  will  expire  at  the  end  of  2011.  The  proposal  accompanying  this 
memorandum  is  for  the  adoption  of  a  Council  decision  concerning  Euratom's  Framework 
Programme for 2012-2013. 

The  Euratom  Framework  Programme  concerns  research  activities  in  nuclear  energy  (fusion 
and fission) and radiation protection. It determines the overall budget for direct and indirect 
actions,  sets  the  objectives  of  R&D  activities  and  specifies  the  instruments  for  supporting 
them. Detailed scientific objectives are established by the Specific Programmes. 

The  overall  aim  of  the  proposal  is  to  ensure  the  continuation  of  EU-funded  research  and 
training  activities  in  nuclear  science  and  technology  during  the  years  2012-13,  thereby 
maintaining  the  effective  and  efficient  programmes  currently  catalysing  and  coordinating 
activities in Member States in order to maximise EU added value. 

For  example,  the  Euratom  Framework  Programme  is  crucial  if  Europe  is  to  maximise  the 
return on investment in ITER which has now entered its construction phase and relies on the 
continued support of Europe's fusion energy research programme.  

Also,  research  co-funded  by  Euratom  plays  an  important  role  in  enhancing  the  safety, 
resource  efficiency  and  cost-effectiveness  of  nuclear  fission  and  other  uses  of  radiation  in 
industry and medicine, and some of the research project are playing a key initiating role in the 
recently launched European Sustainable Nuclear Industrial Initiative (ESNII), one of the six 
European  industrial  initiatives  launched  under  the  European  Strategic  Energy  Technology 
Plan (SET-plan) in 2010.  

The proposals for the Euratom Framework Programme are clearly linked to the objectives of 
the  Europe  2020  and  Energy  2020  strategies.  The  programme  will  contribute  to  the 
"Innovation  Union"  flagship  by  supporting  pre-commercial  research  and  facilitating 
technology  transfer  process  between  academia  and  industry  and  to  the  "Resource  efficient 
Europe" flagship by greatly increasing the overall sustainability of nuclear energy. By putting 
emphasis  on  training  in  all  its  activities,  boosting  competitiveness  in  the  current  nuclear 
industry  and  creating  a  new  sector  of  high-tech  industry  for  fusion  energy  in  particular,  the 
Euratom programme will lead to growth and new jobs in a wide range of disciplines. 

Proposals for the Euratom Framework Programme follow up the conclusions of the European 
Council  (4  February  2011)  which  agreed  that  the  EU  and  its  Member  States  will  promote 
investment  in  renewables,  safe  and  sustainable  low  carbon  technologies  and  focus  on 
implementing the technology priorities established in the SET-plan. Both nuclear fission and 
fusion  are  identified  in  the  SET-Plan  as  energy  technologies  which  Europe  must  maintain, 
develop and deploy in order to meet its short and longer term energy objectives. 

Proposals  for  the  Euratom  Framework  Programme  (2012-2013)  take  account  of  the 
simplification process, launched by the Commission in 2010, which makes current and future 
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innovative  companies.  Simplification  measures  for  the  Euratom  Framework  Programme 
(2012-2013)  will  be  implemented  through  the  Commission  decision  C(2011)174  of  24 
January 2011.  

1.2 

Budget for Euratom Framework Programme 2012-2013 (including ITER) 

The  proposals  for  the  Euratom  Framework  Programme  for  2012-13  provide  a  general 
framework for research activities in the nuclear field and an appropriate budget. However, the 
draft  appropriations  initially  foreseen  for  nuclear  research  in  the  Multiannual  Financial 
Framework for 2007-2013 (MFF) are insufficient owing to the substantial cost increase of the 
ITER project.  

The  cost  increase  of  the  ITER  project  was  the  subject  of  an  in-depth  assessment  in  the 
Commission Communication “ITER status and possible way forward”1. If no decision were 
taken on the increase of budget for ITER, Euratom's contribution to ITER would be limited to 
the  appropriations  foreseen  for  this  purpose  in  the  MFF,  which  would  as  a  consequence 
prevent Euratom from fulfilling its legal obligations under the ITER agreement.  

In  its  conclusions  of  12  July  2010,  the  Council  reaffirmed  its  commitment  to  ITER, 
acknowledged  its  increased  financing  needs  and  set  out  a  number  of  guidelines  on  cost 
containment and management. The Council agreed on a 6.6 billion € (in 2008 value) limit of 
the European contribution to the construction phase of ITER until 2020. This includes EUR 
1.4  billion  during  period  of  2012-2013.  The  Council  also  mandated  the  Commission  to 
support  the  adoption  of  the  ITER  Baseline,  which  prompted  the  Commission's  proposal  to 
amend the Multiannual Financial Framework, to address additional financing needs of ITER2.  

At  the  extraordinary  ITER  Council  meeting  of  28  July  2010  the  Baseline  was  adopted. 
Euratom's  support  was  given  ad  referendum.The  European  Parliament  and  the  Council  are 
still to approve the Commission's proposed amendments.  

Following  Commission's  proposal  to  amend  the  MFF,  the  Council  reached  an  agreement  in 
November 2010 on the use of existing margins of the 2010 budget and redeployment within 
the MFF and 7th EU Research Framework Programme to cover the additional ITER needs at 
the  level  of  EUR  1.3  billion,  i.e.  100  Million  €  short  of  the  needs  of  1.4  Billion  € 
acknowledged by the Council conclusions of 12 July 2010. The reduction of 100 Million € for 
the period 2012-2013 does not contradict, nor cancel, the Council's commitment to an overall 
European contribution to the ITER construction costs at the level of 6.6 Billion €.  

In the frame of the conciliation procedure for the 2011 budget and the linked discussion on 
the flexibility instrument, the budgetary authority did not conclude an agreement on additional 
European funding for ITER. Therefore, a decision on that matter, based on the Commission's 
proposal3 will have to be taken as soon as possible during 2011.  

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Communication  from  the  Commission  "ITER  status  and  possible  way  forward",  COM(2010)226, 
SEC(2010)571 
Proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council amending the Interinstitutional 
Agreement  of  17  May  2006  on  budgetary  discipline  and  sound  financial  management  as  regards  the 
multiannual  financial  framework,  to  address  additional  financing  needs  of  the  ITER  project, 
COM(2010) 403 
Proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council amending the Interinstitutional 
Agreement  of  17  May  2006  on  budgetary  discipline  and  sound  financial  management  as  regards  the 

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The  Commission  proposes  that,  in  these  circumstances,  the  legislative  process  concerning 
proposals  for  Euratom  FP  for  2012-13  will  be  carried  out  in  parallel  to  the  on-going 
discussion on the budget for ITER and the 2012 budget. Agreement on additional funding will 
allow for swift adoption of the Euratom research programme in 2011, a decision that will be 
important in view of maintaining Euratom's support for exploitation of nuclear facilities such 
as JET as well as JRC direct actions.  

1.3 

Content of the Euratom Framework Programme for 2012-2013 

This  Framework  Programme  is  part  of  a  legislative  package  that  contains  proposals  for 
decisions  for  the  Framework  Programme  itself,  two  Specific  Programmes  (for  direct  and 
indirect  actions),  and  the  Rules  for  Participation.  It  presents  the  scientific  and  technological 
objectives  of  research  activities  and  provides  appropriate  rules  for  the  participation  of 
research  organisations,  universities  and  industry.  It  will  cover  the  construction  of  ITER,  the 
accompanying  fusion  energy  research  programme,  the  fission  and  radiation  protection 
research activities, and the JRC direct actions in nuclear security and safety.  

The  Euratom  Framework  Programme  for  2012-13  contains  broadly  the  same  scientific, 
technical and strategic objectives and uses the same funding schemes as the current Euratom 
FP7  programme  (2007-2011).  Nonetheless,  the  programme  has  evolved  over  the  last  five 
years, and must take into account the results of recent research and the new policy context and 
research  landscape  in  Europe.  Regarding  policy,  the  most  significant  development  has  been 
the  adoption  and  endorsement  of  the  SET-Plan  as  part  of  a  broad  portfolio  approach  to 
addressing future energy challenges. 

The broad objectives for the Euratom Framework Programme for the years 2012-13 are: 

–  in  the  area  of  fusion  energy  research,  to  develop  the  technology  for  a  safe,  sustainable, 

environmentally responsible and economically viable energy source;  

–  in  the  area  of  nuclear  fission  and  radiation  protection,  to  enhance  the  safety,  resource 
efficiency and cost-effectiveness of nuclear fission and other uses of radiation in industry 
and  medicine,  and  to  enhance  nuclear  security  (nuclear  safeguards,  non-proliferation, 
combating illicit trafficking and nuclear forensics). 

2. 

RESULTS OF CONSULTATIONS WITH THE INTERESTED PARTIES AND 
IMPACT ASSESSMENTS 

2.1 

Consultations with interested parties 

In  accordance  with  the  Euratom  Treaty  the  Commission  has  consulted  Euratom's  Scientific 
and  Technical  Committee  (STC).  The  proposal  for  the  Euratom  Framework  Programme  is 
also based on the outcome of the discussions with the Council on ITER.  

2.2 

Collection and use of expertise 

The Commission has used various sources for preparing the Euratom Framework Programme 
proposal, including: 

multiannual  financial  framework,  to  address  additional  financing  needs  of  the  ITER  project, 
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–  Euratom FP7 Interim Evaluations carried out by independent panels of experts;  

–  a  report  for  the  European  Fusion  Development  Agreement  (EFDA)  following  an  ad-hoc 

study group on the future of the fusion R&D programme;  

–  input from the JRC Board of Governors;  

–  input on the extension of Euratom FP7 and the preparation of future research programmes 

from Euratom's Scientific and Technical Committee (STC)  

–  reports  such  as  vision  documents  and  strategic  research  agendas  prepared  by  the 
Technology  Platforms/technical  forums  in  the  nuclear  field  –  the  Sustainable  Nuclear 
Energy  Technology  Platform  (SNETP)4,  Implementing  Geological  Disposal  Technology 
Platform (IGD-TP)5 and Multidisciplinary European Low Dose Initiative (MELODI)6. 

2.3 

Impact assessment 

In  accordance  with  Article  21  of  the  Implementing  Rules  for  the  Financial  Regulation 
(Commission  Regulation  N°.  2342/2002),  the  Commission  has  prepared  an  ex  ante 
evaluation.  Since  this  proposal  aims  to  continue  the  activities  of  the  Euratom  Framework 
Programme for 2012-13 under the same financial perspectives, the requirement for an Impact 
Assessment has been waived.  

3. 

LEGAL ELEMENTS OF THE PROPOSAL 

3.2 

Legal basis 

The legal basis for this Framework Programme is provided for by Articles 1, 2, 4 and 7 of the 
Euratom Treaty.  

3.2 

Subsidiarity and proportionality principle 

The  added  value  of  Euratom  involvement  in  nuclear  research  is  intimately  linked  to  cross-
border  effects,  economies  of  scale,  and  contributing  to  the  resolution  of  market  failures. 
Euratom projects in fission, fusion and radiation protection can allow research to achieve the 
required  ‘critical  mass’,  while  lowering  commercial  risk  and  levering  private  investment. 
Euratom  actions  also  play  a  key  role  in  transferring  nuclear  skills  and  knowledge  across 
frontiers,  helping  to  foster  excellence  in  research  and  innovation  through  enhancing 
capability,  quality  and  European-wide  competition,  and  improving  human  capacity  through 
training, mobility and career development.  

4. 

BUDGETARY IMPLICATION 

The  'legislative  financial  statement'  attached  to  this  proposal  for  a  Decision  sets  out  the 
budgetary implications and the human and administrative resources needed. 

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2011/0046 (NLE) 

Proposal for a 

COUNCIL DECISION 

concerning the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for 
nuclear research and training activities (2012 - 2013) 

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, 

Having  regard  to  the  Treaty  establishing  the  European  Atomic  Energy  Community,  and  in 
particular Article 7 thereof, 

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,  

Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament7, 

Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee8, 

Whereas: 

(1) 

(2) 

(3) 

Joint national and European efforts in the area of research and training are essential to 
promote and ensure economic growth and the well-being of citizens in Europe. 

The Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear 
research and training activities (2012 - 2013), hereinafter 'the Framework Programme 
(2012 - 2013)', should complement other Union actions in the area of research policy 
that  are  necessary  for  implementing  the  Europe  2020  strategy  set  out  in  the 
Communication  from  the  Commission  of  3  March  2010  entitled  Europe  2020  -  A 
strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth9, in particular those on education, 
training, competitiveness and innovation, industry, employment, and the environment.  

The  Framework  Programme  (2012-2013)  should  build  on  the  achievements  of  the 
Seventh  Framework  Programme  of  the  Community  adopted  by  Council  Decision 
2006/970/Euratom  of  18  December  2006  concerning  the  Seventh  Framework 
Programme  of  the  European  Atomic  Energy  Community  (Euratom)  for  nuclear 
research and training activities (2007 to 2011)10 towards the creation of the European 
Research Area and towards the development of a knowledge economy and society in 
Europe. 

(4) 

The  Framework  Programme  (2012-2013)  should  contribute  to  the  implementation  of 
the  Innovation  Union,  one  of  the  Europe  2020  flagship  initiatives  adopted  by  the 

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Communication  from  the  Commission  of  6  October  2010  entitled  Europe  2020 
Flagship  Initiative  Innovation  Union11,  by  enhancing  competition  for  scientific 
excellence and accelerating the deployment of key innovations in the nuclear energy 
field to tackle energy and climate change challenges. 

The  Energy  Policy  for  Europe  recognises  the  potential  contribution  from  nuclear 
power in the areas of competitiveness, CO2 emission reduction and security of supply. 
The  European  Strategic  Energy  Technology  Plan  (SET-Plan)  set  out  in  the 
Communication  from  the  Commission  of  22  November  2007  entitled  European 
Strategic  Energy  Technology  Plan  (SET-Plan)  –  Towards  a  low  carbon  future12  is 
accelerating  the  development  of  a  portfolio  of  low  carbon  technologies.  Nuclear 
energy technologies are included in this portfolio as they have the greatest potential to 
meet the energy and climate objectives in both the short and longer term. 

The  SET-Plan  acknowledges  that,  in  the  field  of  nuclear  fission,  the  key  technology 
challenges  for  meeting  the  Union's  agreed  2020  energy  targets  are  to  maintain 
competitiveness  in  fission  technologies  and  to  ensure  long-term  waste  management 
solutions. In  order  to achieve the 2050 vision of a low-carbon society, the SET-Plan 
mandates the Community to complete the preparations for the demonstration of a new 
generation  (Generation-IV)  of  fission  reactors  for  increased  sustainability.  In 
particular, the SET-Plan has established a European Industrial Initiative in Sustainable 
Nuclear Fission.  

involve 

The SET-Plan, in the field of fusion, recognises the importance of ITER and the need 
to 
in  preparing  demonstration  actions.  DEMO,  a 
‘demonstration’ fusion power station, constitutes a long term strategic goal of fusion 
research. 

industry  early 

The European Council agreed, at the meeting on 4 February 2011, that the EU and its 
Member  States  will  promote  investment  in  renewables,  safe  and  sustainable  low 
carbon  technologies  and  focus  on  implementing  the  technology  priorities  established 
in the European Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET Plan). 

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(8) 

(9) 

Euratom has created a single and fully integrated fusion research programme that has 
taken a leading international role in the development of fusion as a source of energy. 

(10)  Following the Council Decision of 20 December 2005 concerning the approval of the 
accession of the European Atomic Energy Community to a Framework Agreement for 
International  Collaboration  on  Research  and  Development  of  Generation  IV  Nuclear 
Energy  Systems,  the  Community  acceded  to  the  Framework  Agreement  of  the 
Generation-IV  International  Forum  (GIF)  on  11  May  2006.  The  GIF  coordinates 
multilateral  cooperation  in  pre-conceptual  design  research  on  a  number  of  advanced 
nuclear systems. The Community is therefore committed to international cooperation 
in this field, which is also closely linked with the SET-Plan.  

(11)  The  Council  Conclusions  on  the  need  for  skills  in  the  nuclear  field,  adopted  at  its 
meeting  held  on  1  and  2  December  2008,  recognise  that  it  is  essential  to  maintain 
within the Community a high level of training in the nuclear field. 

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In  2010,  the  Commission  received  the  final  reports  on  an  external  assessment  of 
implementation  and  results  of  the  Community  activities  in  nuclear  research  over  the 
period 2007-2009, covering both direct and indirect actions. 

(13)  The realisation of ITER in Europe, in accordance with the Agreement of 21 November 
2006 on the establishment of the ITER International Fusion Energy Organisation for 
the joint implementation of the ITER project13, should be the central feature of fusion 
research activities under the Framework Programme (2012-2013).  

(14)  The  Community  activities  to  help  realise  ITER,  in  particular  to  construct  ITER  at 
Cadarache  and  carry  out  the  ITER  Technology  R&D  during  the  Framework 
Programme (2012-2013) are to be steered by the European Joint Undertaking for ITER 
and  the  Development  of  Fusion  Energy  (Fusion  for  Energy),  following  the  Council 
Decision  2007/198/Euratom  of  27  March  2007  establishing  the  European  Joint 
Undertaking  for  ITER  and  the  Development  of  Fusion  Energy  and  conferring 
advantages upon it14. 

(15)  Research  activities  supported  by  this  Framework  Programme  should  respect 
fundamental ethical principles, including those reflected in the Charter of Fundamental 
Rights of the European Union.  

(16)  This Decision should establish, for the entire duration of the Framework Programme 
(2012-2013),  a  financial  envelope  that  constitutes  the  prime  reference,  within  the 
meaning  of  point  37  of  the  Interinstitutional  Agreement  between  the  European 
Parliament, the Council and the Commission of 17 May 2006 on budgetary discipline 
and  sound  financial  management15,  for  the  budgetary  authority  during  the  annual 
budgetary procedure. 

(17)  The  Joint  Research  Centre  (JRC)  should  contribute  to  providing  customer-driven 
scientific and technological support for the formulation, development, implementation 
and  monitoring  of  the  Union's  policies.  In  this  regard,  the  JRC  should  continue  to 
function as an independent reference centre of science and technology in the Union in 
the areas of its specific competence. 

(18)  The  international  and  global  dimension  of  European  research  activities  is  important 
with  a  view  to  obtain  mutual  benefits.  The  Framework  Programme  (2012-2013) 
should  be  open  to  the  participation  of  countries  that  have  concluded  the  necessary 
agreements to this effect, and should also be open, at project level and on the basis of 
mutual benefit, to the participation of entities from third countries and of international 
organisations for scientific cooperation.  

(19)  The Framework Programme (2012-2013) should contribute to the enlargement of the 
Union by providing scientific and technological support to the candidate countries for 
their implementation of the Union acquis and for their integration within the European 
Research Area. 

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OJ L 90, 30.3.2007, p. 58. 
OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1. [COMMENTS:] to be updated if and when the new framework agreement is 
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(20)  The  Communication  from  the  Commission  of  26  March  2009  on  nuclear  non-
proliferation16, recognises the role of the JRC in the field of nuclear security research 
and training. 

(21)  Appropriate  measures  should  also  be  taken  to  prevent  irregularities  and  fraud  and  to 
recover  funds  lost,  wrongly  paid  or  incorrectly  used,  in  accordance  with  Council 
Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2988/95 of 18 December 1995 on the protection of the 
European  Communities  financial  interests17,  Council  Regulation  (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 irregularities18 and Council Regulation (Euratom) No. 
1074/1999  of  25  May  1999  concerning  investigations  conducted  by  the  European 
Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF)19 

(22)  The Commission has consulted the Euratom Scientific and Technical Committee. 

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:  

Article 1 

Adoption of the Framework Programme 

A multiannual framework programme for nuclear research and training activities, hereinafter 
the ‘Framework Programme (2012-2013)’, is adopted for the period from 1 January 2012 to 
31 December 2013. 

Article 2 

Objectives 

1. 

2. 

The Framework Programme (2012-2013) shall pursue the general objectives set out 
in Article 1 and Article 2(a) of the Treaty, while contributing towards the creation of 
the Innovation Union and building on the European Research Area. 

The  Framework  Programme  (2012-2013)  shall  cover  Community  research, 
technological  development,  international  cooperation,  dissemination  of  technical 
information,  exploitation  activities  and  training,  to  be  set  out  in  two  specific 
programmes. 

3. 

The first specific programme shall cover the following indirect actions: 

a) 

fusion  energy  research,  with  the  objective  of  developing  the  technology  for  a 
safe, sustainable, environmentally responsible and economically viable energy 
source;  

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b) 

nuclear  fission  and  radiation  protection,  with  the  objective  of  enhancing 
resource  efficiency,  cost-effectiveness  and  in  particular  the  safety  of  nuclear 
fission and other uses of radiation in industry and medicine.  

The second specific programme shall cover the direct research activities of the Joint 
Research Centre (JRC) in the field of nuclear safety and security. 

The objectives and broad lines of the specific programmes are set out in Annex I. 

4. 

5. 

Article3 

Maximum amount and shares assigned to each specific programme  

The  maximum  amount  for  the  implementation  of  the  Framework  Programme  (2012-2013) 
shall be EUR 2 560 270 000. This amount shall be distributed as follows (in EUR): 

a) 

for the specific programme, to be carried out by means of indirect actions: 

–  fusion energy research  2 208 809 000; 

–  nuclear fission and radiation protection 118 245 000; 

b) 

for the specific programme, to be carried out by means of direct actions: 

–  nuclear activities of the JRC 

233 216 000. 

The  detailed  rules  for  Community  financial  participation  in  the  Framework  Programme 
(2012-2013) are set out in Annex II. 

Article 4 

Protection of the Union's financial interests 

For Community actions financed under this Decision, Regulations (EC, Euratom) No 2988/95 
and (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96 shall apply to any infringement of a provision of Union law, 
including  the  infringement  of  a  contractual  obligation  under  the  Framework  Programme 
(2012-2013), resulting from an act or omission by an economic operator, which has, or would 
have, the effect of prejudicing the general budget of the European Union or budgets managed 
by it as a result of an unjustified item of expenditure. 

Article 5 

Fundamental ethical principles 

All the research activities carried out under the Framework Programme (2012-2013) shall be 
carried out in compliance with fundamental ethical principles. 

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2. 

Article 6 

Monitoring, assessment and review 

The Commission shall continually and systematically monitor the implementation of 
the  Framework  Programme  (2012-2013)  and  its  specific  programmes  and  regularly 
report and disseminate the results of this monitoring.  

the  completion  of 

the  Framework  Programme  (2012-2013), 

Following 
the 
Commission shall, by 31 December 2015, have an external evaluation carried out by 
independent  experts  of  its  rationale,  implementation  and  achievements.  The 
Commission  shall  communicate  the  conclusions  thereof,  accompanied  by  its 
observations, to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and 
Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. 

Article 7 

Entry into force 

This Decision shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official 
Journal of the European Union. 

Done at Brussels, 

For the Council 
The President 

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ANNEX I 

SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL OBJECTIVES, THEMES AND ACTIVITIES  

INTRODUCTION 

The Framework Programme (2012-2013) is organised in two parts corresponding to the ‘indirect’ 
actions  on  fusion  energy  research  and  nuclear  fission  and  radiation  protection,  and  the  ‘direct’ 
research activities of the JRC. 

I.A. FUSION ENERGY RESEARCH 

Objective 

Developing  the  knowledge  base  for,  and  realising  ITER  as  a  major  step  towards,  the  creation  of 
prototype  reactors  for  power  stations  that  are  safe,  sustainable,  environmentally  responsible,  and 
economically viable.  

Rationale 

Fusion has the potential to make a major contribution to the realisation of a sustainable and secure 
energy  supply  for  the  Union  a  few  decades  from  now.  Its  successful  development  would  provide 
energy  which  is  safe,  sustainable  and  environmentally  friendly.  The  long-term  goal  of  European 
fusion  research,  embracing  all  the  fusion  activities  in  the  Member  States  and  associated  third 
countries,  is  the  joint  creation  of  prototype  reactors  for  power  stations  which  meet  these 
requirements, and are economically viable. 

The first priority of the strategy to achieve the long-term goal is the construction of ITER (a major 
experimental  facility  which  will  demonstrate  the  scientific  and  technical  feasibility  of  fusion 
power),  followed  by  the  construction  of  a  demonstration  fusion  power  plant  (DEMO).  ITER 
construction  will  be  accompanied  by  a  focussed  programme  of  supporting  R&D  for  ITER  and 
limited activities on the technologies and physics required for DEMO.  

The global dimension of fusion R&D is embodied in the  agreement establishing the International 
Fusion Energy Organisation for the ITER Project and the Agreement between the Government of 
Japan  and  the  Community  for  the  Broader  Approach  Activities  in  the  Field  of  Fusion  Energy 
Research. 

International  cooperation  is  also  pursued  within  eight  bilateral  fusion  Cooperation  Agreements  in 
force between the Community and third countries.  

Activities 

1. 

The realisation of ITER 

This  includes  activities  for  the  joint  realisation  of  ITER,  in  particular  governance  of  the  ITER 
International Organisation and the European Joint Undertaking for ITER, management and staffing, 
general  technical  and  administrative  support,  construction  of  equipment  and  installations  and 
support for the project during construction. 

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2. 

R&D in preparation of ITER operation 

A  focused  physics  and  technology  programme  will  exploit  the  Joint  European  Torus  (JET)  and 
other ITER-relevant magnetic confinement devices. It will assess specific key ITER technologies, 
consolidate ITER project choices, and prepare for ITER operation.  

3. 

Limited technology activities in preparation of DEMO 

Fusion  materials  and  key  technologies  for  fusion  will  be  further  developed,  and  the  work  of  the 
team  preparing  for  the  construction  of  the  International  Fusion  Materials  Irradiation  Facility 
(IFMIF) will continue.  

4. 

R&D activities for the longer term 

There will be limited activities on improved concepts for magnetic confinement schemes (focussed 
on the preparation for operation of the W7-X stellarator device), and theory and modelling aimed at 
a comprehensive understanding of fusion plasmas. 

5. 

Human resources, education and training 

In  view  of  the  immediate  and  medium  term  needs  of  ITER,  and  for  the  further  development  of 
fusion, initiatives aimed at training the "ITER Generation", in terms of numbers, range of skills and 
high-level training and experience will be pursued. 

6. 

Infrastructures 

ITER will be a new research infrastructure with a strong European dimension.  

7. 

Industry and technology transfer processes 

New  organisational  structures  are  needed  for  swift  transfer  of  innovations  deriving  from  ITER  to 
European industry. This will be a task of the Fusion Industry Innovation Forum which will develop 
a  fusion  technology  roadmap  and  human  resource  development  initiatives,  with  an  emphasis  on 
innovation and potential for providing new products and services. 

I.B. NUCLEAR FISSION AND RADIATION PROTECTION 

Objective 

Establishing a sound scientific and technical basis in order to accelerate practical developments for 
the safer management of long-lived radioactive waste, enhancing in particular the safety, resource 
efficiency  and  cost-effectiveness  of  nuclear  energy  and  ensuring  a  robust  and  socially  acceptable 
system of protection of man and the environment against the effects of ionising radiation. 

Rationale 

Nuclear  power  constitutes  an  important  element  in  the  debate  on  combating  climate  change  and 
reducing  Europe's  dependence  on  imported  energy.  More  advanced  nuclear  technology  offers  the 
prospect of significant improvements in efficiency and use of resources, while ensuring even higher 
safety levels and producing less waste than current designs. Current European initiatives in this area 
are within scope of the Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan), which has been endorsed by 
the Council and the European Parliament, and also contribute to the collaborative activities being 
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Three major European cooperative initiatives in nuclear science and technology have been launched 
since  the  start  of  the  Seventh  Euratom  Framework  Programme.  They  are  the  Sustainable  Nuclear 
Energy  Technology  Platform  (SNETP),  the  Implementing  Geological  Disposal  Technology 
Platform  (IGDTP)  and  the  Multidisciplinary  European  Low-Dose  Initiative  (MELODI).  The 
activities of both SNETP and IGDTP correspond very closely with SET-Plan priorities, and a core 
group of SNETP organisations are responsible for implementing ESNII, the European Sustainable 
Nuclear Industrial Initiative under the SET-Plan. All encompass activities within the scope of the 
Framework  Programme  (2012-2013),  and  can  ensure  that  it  remains  as  efficient  and  effective  as 
possible. 

There  is  increasing  interaction  between  SNETP,  IGDTP  and  MELODI  and  other  stakeholder 
forums at the Union level, such as the European Nuclear Energy Forum (ENEF) and the European 
Nuclear Safety Regulators Group (ENSREG), and this process will also be promoted to the extent 
possible through Framework Programme activities. 

The  Euratom  Framework  Programme  (2012-2013)  is  characterised  by  an  overriding  concern  to 
promote  high  levels  of  safety.  It  will  also  continue  to  support  initiatives  to  ensure  that  facilities, 
training and training opportunities in Europe remain appropriate in view of current orientations of 
national  programmes  and  in  the  best  interests  of  the  Union  as  a  whole.  This,  more  than  anything 
else, will ensure that an appropriate safety culture is maintained.  

Activities 

1. 

Geological disposal 

Implementation-oriented  research  activities  on  all  remaining  key  aspects  of  deep  geological 
disposal  of  spent  fuel  and  long-lived  radioactive  waste  with,  as  appropriate,  demonstration  of  the 
technologies  and  safety,  and  to  underpin  development  of  a  common  European  view  on  the  main 
issues related to the management and disposal of waste.  

2. 

Reactor systems 

Research  to  underpin  the  safe,  efficient  and  more  sustainable  operation  of  all  relevant  reactor 
systems  (including  fuel  cycle  facilities)  in  use  or  under  development  in  Europe,  including  waste-
management aspects of the fuel cycle such as partitioning and transmutation.  

3. 

Radiation protection 

Research, in particular on the risks from low doses, medical uses and the management of accidents, 
to provide a scientific basis for a robust, equitable and socially acceptable system of protection that 
will not unduly limit the beneficial and widespread uses of radiation in medicine and industry.  

4. 

Infrastructures 

Support  for  the  use  and  continued  availability  of,  and  cooperation  between,  key  research 
infrastructures in the priority thematic areas above.  

5. 

Human resources and training 

Support for the retention and further development of scientific competence and human capacity in 
order to guarantee the availability of suitably qualified researchers, engineers and employees in the 
nuclear sector over the longer term. 

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II. NUCLEAR ACTIVITIES OF THE JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE (JRC) 

Objective 

The  JRC  Nuclear  Specific  Programme  aims  at  satisfying  the  R&D  obligations  of  the  Treaty  and 
supporting both Commission and Member States in the fields of safeguards and non-proliferation, 
waste management, safety of nuclear installations and fuel cycle, radioactivity in the environment 
and radiation protection. The JRC shall further strengthen its role of a European reference for the 
dissemination of information, training and education for professionals and young scientists.  

Rationale 

Nuclear power will play a strategic role in the Union’s energy mix for at least the next half century, 
contributing  to  achieve  the  Union's  target  on  emission  of  greenhouse  gases,  and  improving  the 
Union’s independence, security and diversity of energy supply. This could be achieved within the 
strictest commitments towards responsible use of nuclear energy, covering safety and security.  

To fulfil this goal, there is a clear need for developing knowledge, skills and competence to provide 
the required scientific state of the art independent and reliable expertise in  support to the Union's 
policies in the domains of nuclear reactor and fuel cycles safety,  nuclear  safeguards  and security. 
The  customer  driven  support  to  the  Union's  policy  underlined  in  the  JRC's  mission  will  be 
complemented with a proactive role within the European Research Area in undertaking high quality 
research  activities  in  close  contact  with  industry  and  other  bodies  and  developing  networks  with 
public and private institutions in the Member States 

Activities 

1. 

2. 

3. 

Nuclear  waste  management  and  environmental  impact,  will  focus  on  reducing 
uncertainties  and  solving  open  issues  in  waste  disposal,  in  order  to  develop  effective 
solutions for the management of high level nuclear waste following the two major options 
(direct  disposal  or  partitioning  and  transmutation).  Activities  will  also  be  developed  to 
enhance  the  understanding  and  modelling  of  the  physics,  chemistry  and  fundamental 
properties of actinide materials, and the database of high accuracy nuclear reference data, 
for nuclear energy and non-nuclear applications (e.g. medical). To extend the radiological 
protection effort, further development of environmental models of radioisotope dispersion 
coupled  with  monitoring 
in  environmental  radioactivity  in  support  to  the 
harmonisation of the national monitoring process and systems will be carried out.  

tests 

Nuclear  safety,  will  contribute  to  implement  research  on  existing  and  new  fuel  cycles, 
reactor  safety  of  present  reactors  in  the  Union,  and  reactor  safety  on  new  innovative 
designs that can improve efficiency, safety and safeguard aspects of innovative fuel cycles, 
extended burn-up or of new types of fuels for the next generation. It will also pursue the 
development of safety requirements and advanced evaluation methods for existing and new 
reactor systems. In addition the JRC will strengthen the Union's position in the world by 
coordinating  the  European  contribution  to  the  Generation  IV  International  Forum  R&D 
initiative, by acting act as integrator and disseminating research in this area.  

Nuclear  security,  will  further  support  the  accomplishment  of  Community  commitments, 
in  particular  development  of  methods  for  the  control  of  the  fuel  cycle  facilities,  the 
implementation of the additional protocol including environmental sampling and integrated 
safeguards,  and  the  prevention  of  the  diversion  of  nuclear  and  radioactive  materials 
associated with illicit trafficking of such materials including the nuclear forensics. 

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ANNEX II 

FUNDING SCHEMES 

Subject  to  the  rules  for  participation  established  for  the  implementation  of  the  Framework 
Programme  (2012-2013),  the  Community  will  support  research  and  technological  development 
activities, including demonstration activities in the specific programmes, through a range of funding 
schemes. These schemes will be used, either alone or in combination, to fund different categories of 
actions implemented throughout the Framework Programme (2012-2013). 

1. 

FUNDING SCHEMES IN FUSION ENERGY 

In  the  field  of  fusion  energy  research,  the  particular  nature  of  such  activities  requires  specific 
arrangements. Financial support will be given to activities carried out on the basis of procedures set 
out in: 

1.1. 

1.2. 

Contracts of Association, between the Commission and Member States or fully associated 
third  countries  or  between  the  Commission  and  entities  within  Member  States  or  fully 
associated  third  countries  for  the  execution  of  part  of  the  Community  fusion  energy 
research programme in accordance to Article 10 of the Treaty; 

the  European  Fusion  Development  Agreement,  a  multilateral  agreement  concluded 
between the Commission and organisations in, or acting for, Member States and associated 
third countries to provide, among other things, a framework for further research on fusion 
technology  in  associated  organisations  and  in  industry,  the  use  of  JET  facilities  and  the 
European contribution to international cooperation; 

1.3. 

the European Joint Undertaking for ITER, based on Articles 45 to 51 of the Treaty; 

1.4. 

1.5. 

1.6. 

international agreements between the Community and third countries covering activities in 
the  field  of  fusion  energy  research  and  development,  in  particular  the  ITER  and  the 
Broader Approach Agreements; 

any  other  multilateral  agreement  concluded  between  the  Community  and  associated 
organisations, in particular the Agreement on Staff Mobility; 

cost-sharing  actions  to  promote  and  contribute  to  fusion  energy  research  with  bodies  in 
Member States or third countries associated with the Framework Programme (2012-2013) 
where there is no Contract of Association.  

In  addition  to  the  above  activities,  actions  to  promote  and  develop  human  resources,  fellowships, 
integrated infrastructure initiatives and specific support actions may be undertaken in particular to 
coordinate fusion energy research, to undertake studies in support of these activities and to support 
publications, information exchange, and training in order to promote technology transfer. 

2. 

FUNDING SCHEMES IN OTHER FIELDS 

The activities in fields other than fusion energy under the Framework Programme (2012-2013) will 
be  funded  through  a  range  of  funding  schemes.  These  schemes  will  be  used,  either  alone  or  in 
combination,  to  fund  different  categories  of  actions  implemented  throughout  the  Framework 
Programme (2012-2013). 

The decisions on specific programmes, work programmes and calls for proposals will mention, as 
and when appropriate: 

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–  the type(s) of scheme(s) used to fund different categories of actions;  

–  the  categories  of  participants  (such  as  research  organisations,  universities,  industry,  public 

authorities) that can benefit from them; 

–  the types of activities (research, development, demonstration, training, dissemination, transfer of 

knowledge and other related activities) that can be funded. 

Where  different  funding  schemes  can  be  used,  the  work  programmes  may  specify  the  funding 
scheme to be used for the topic on which proposals are invited. 

The funding schemes are as follows: 

a) 

To support actions that are primarily implemented on the basis of calls for proposals: 

1. Collaborative projects 

Support  for  research  projects  carried  out  by  consortia  with  participants  from  different 
countries,  aiming  to  develop  new  knowledge,  new  technology,  products  or  common 
resources for research. The size, scope and internal organisation of projects can vary from 
field  to  field  and  from  topic  to  topic.  Projects  can  range  from  small  or  medium-scale 
focused research actions to larger integrating projects that mobilise a significant volume of 
resources  for  achieving  a  defined  objective.  Support  for  the  training  and  career 
development of researchers will be included in project work plans. 

2. Networks of excellence 

Support for joint research programmes implemented by a number of research organisations 
integrating their activities in a given field and carried out by research teams under longer-
term cooperation. The implementation of these joint research programmes will require the 
formal commitment of such organisations. Support for training and career development of 
researchers will be included in project work plans. 

3.  Coordination and support actions 

trans-national  access 

Support  for  activities  to  coordinate  coordinating  or  supporting  research  (networking, 
infrastructures,  studies,  conferences, 
exchanges, 
contributions  during  construction  of  new  infrastructure,  etc.)  or  to  promote  the 
development of human resources (e.g. networking and setting up training schemes). These 
actions may also be implemented by means other than calls for proposals. 

to  research 

b) 

To  support  actions  implemented  on  the  basis  of  decisions  by  the  Council,  following  a 
proposal  from  the  Commission,  the  Community  will  provide  financial  support  to  multi-
financed large-scale initiatives as follows: 

–  a financial contribution to the implementation of joint undertakings on the basis of the 

procedures and provisions set out in Articles 45 to 51 of the Treaty;  

–  a financial contribution to the development of new infrastructures of European interest.  

The  Community  will  implement  the  funding  schemes  in  compliance  with  the  provisions  of  the 
Regulation (Euratom) No XXXX/2011 for the rules for the participation of undertakings, research 
centres and universities, the relevant state aid instruments, in particular the framework for state aid 
to  research  and  development,  as  well  as  international  rules  in  this  area.  In  compliance  with  this 
international framework, the scale and form of financial participation will need to be considered on 

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a case-by-case basis, in particular if funding from other public sector sources is available, including 
other sources of EU financing such as the European Investment Bank. 

For  participants  in  an  indirect  action  pursued  in  a  region  lagging  in  development  (convergence 
regions  as  defined  in  Article  5  of  Council  Regulation  (EC)  No  1083/200620,  including  regions 
eligible for funding from the Structural Funds under the Convergence objective and regions eligible 
for  funding  from  the  Cohesion  Fund,  and  outermost  regions),  complementary  funding  from  the 
Structural Funds will be mobilised wherever possible and appropriate. 

3. 

DIRECT ACTIONS — JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE 

The  Community  will  have  activities  implemented  by  the  JRC,  which  are  referred  to  as  direct 
actions, in accordance with Council Decision concerning the specific programme, to be carried out 
by means of direct actions by the Joint Research Centre, implementing the Framework Programme 
of  the  European  Atomic  Energy  Community  for  nuclear  research  and  training  activities  (2012  to 
2013) 

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LEGISLATIVE FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR PROPOSALS 

1. 

FRAMEWORK OF THE PROPOSAL/INITIATIVE  

1.1.  Title of the proposal/initiative  

1.2.  Policy area(s) concerned in the ABM/ABB structure 

1.3.  Nature of the proposal/initiative  

1.4.  Objective(s)  

1.5.  Grounds for the proposal/initiative  

1.6.  Duration and financial impact  

1.7.  Management method(s) envisaged  

2. 

MANAGEMENT MEASURES  

2.1.  Monitoring and reporting rules  

2.2.  Management and control system  

2.3.  Measures to prevent fraud and irregularities  

3. 

ESTIMATED FINANCIAL IMPACT OF THE PROPOSAL/INITIATIVE  

3.1.  Heading(s)  of  the  multiannual  financial  framework  and  expenditure  budget  line(s) 
affected  

3.2.  Estimated impact on expenditure  

3.2.1. Summary of estimated impact on expenditure  

3.2.2. Estimated impact on operational appropriations  

3.2.3. Estimated impact on appropriations of an administrative nature 

3.2.4. Compatibility with the current multiannual financial framework 

3.2.5. Third-party participation in financing  

3.3.  Estimated impact on revenue

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LEGISLATIVE FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR PROPOSALS 

1. 

FRAMEWORK OF THE PROPOSAL/INITIATIVE  

1.1. 

Title of the proposal/initiative  

Proposal  for  a  Council  decision  concerning  the  Framework  Programme  of  the  European 
Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012 - 2013) 

1.2. 

Policy area(s) concerned in the ABM/ABB structure21  

Research  (indirect  actions)  and  Direct  Research  (to  be  carried  out  by  the  Joint  Research 
Centre) 
08 20 Euratom Fusion  
08 21 Euratom Nuclear Fission and Radiation Protection 
08  22  04  Appropriations  accruing  from  contributions  from  third  parties  to  research  and 
technological development  
08 01 Administrative expenditure Research policy areas 
08  01  04  40  European  Joint  undertaking  (F4E)  Expenditure  on  Administrative 
management 
08 01 05 01 Expenditure related to Research Staff 
08 01 05 02 External staff for Research 
08 01 05 03 Other management expenditure for Research 
10 03 - Directly financed Research operational appropriations – Euratom 
10 03 01 - Nuclear action of the Joint Research Centre (JRC) 
10 03 02 - Appropriations accruing from contributions from third parties 
10 01 - Administrative expenditure of “Direct Research” policy area 
10 01 05 - Support expenditure for operations of Direct research policy area 
10 01 05 01 - Expenditure related to research staff 
10 01 05 02 - External staff for research 
10 01 05 03 - Other management expenditure for research 

1.3. 

Nature of the proposal/initiative  

(cid:133) The proposal/initiative relates to a new action  

(cid:133) The proposal/initiative relates to a new action following a pilot project/preparatory action22  

X The proposal/initiative relates to the extension of an existing action  

(cid:133) The proposal/initiative relates to an action redirected towards a new action  

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As referred to in Article 49(6)(a) or (b) of the Financial Regulation. 

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1.4. 

Objectives 

1.4.1.  The Commission's multiannual strategic objective(s) targeted by the proposal/initiative  

The Euratom Framework Programme is one of the building blocks of the European energy 
research policy and the EU 2020 strategy, especially the Innovation Union. The Euratom 
Framework  Programme  enhances  competition  for  scientific  excellence  and  supports 
innovation  in  the  nuclear  energy  field  to  tackle  the  challenges  presented  by  energy  and 
climate  change.  The  current  proposal  addresses  in  detail  the  period  2012-13,  but  the 
activities remain fully consistent with the key milestones for technological development in 
the  nuclear  field  over  the  next  decade  as  laid  out  in  the  European  Strategic  Energy 
Technology Plan (SET-Plan). 

1.4.2. 

Specific objective(s) and ABM/ABB activity(ies) concerned  

Specific objective No.1 Developing the knowledge base for, and realising ITER as a major 
step towards, the creation of prototype reactors for power stations that are safe, sustainable, 
environmentally responsible, and economically viable.  

Specific  objective  No.2  Establishing  a  sound  scientific  and  technical  basis  in  order  to 
accelerate  practical  developments  for  the  safer  management  of  long-lived  radioactive 
waste,  enhancing  in  particular  the  safety,  resource  efficiency  and  cost-effectiveness  of 
nuclear energy and ensuring a robust and socially acceptable system of protection of man 
and the environment against the effects of ionising radiation. 

Specific  objective  No.3  The  programme  aims  at  satisfying  the  R&D  obligations  of  the 
Treaty and supporting both Commission and Member States in the fields of safeguards and 
non-proliferation,  waste  management,  safety  of  nuclear  installations  and  fuel  cycle, 
radioactivity in the environment and radiation protection. The JRC shall further strengthen 
its  role  of  a  European  reference  for  the  dissemination  of  information,  training  and 
education for professionals and young scientists. 

1.4.3.  Expected result(s) and impact 

The proposed Euratom Framework Programme (2012-13) will have the following impacts: 

Euratom nuclear fission and radiation protection: Impacts can be expected in many fields, 
including furthering the safe  and  more sustainable exploitation of nuclear energy, further 
significant  steps  towards  safe  implementation  of  geological  disposal  of  high-level  and 
long-lived  nuclear  waste,  and  ensuring  more  robust  regulation  of  industrial  and  medical 
practices involving the use of ionising radiation. 

Euratom Fusion: The construction and operation of ITER is a long term project and will 
deliver  results  over  the  forthcoming  decades.  Successful  construction  and  exploitation  of 
ITER  accompanied  by  appropriate  R&D  programme  will  lead  to  the  possibility  of 
constructing a demonstration fusion reactor.  

Direct actions carried out by JRC: JRC will satisfy the R&D obligations of the Treaty 
and supporting both Commission and Member States in the fields of safeguards and non-
installations  and  fuel  cycle, 
proliferation,  waste  management,  safety  of  nuclear 
radioactivity in the environment and radiation protection. It will maintain the highest level 
of understanding in key phenomenon, and particular emphasis will be given to providing 
support for education and training of present and future scientists and engineers. 

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Indicators of results and impact  

Euratom Fusion:  

ITER construction: number of milestones met by the Joint Undertaking Fusion for Energy 
(F4E). 

JET facility: number of scientific publications on JET  

EFDA  coordinated  activities:  completion  of  deliverables  under  EFDA  Task  Agreements, 
number of fusion researchers and engineers trained for the needs of ITER and the Fusion 
R&D programme  

Mobility Agreement: Level of researcher mobility in fusion R&D 

Euratom Nuclear Fission and Radiation protection:  

Percentage of projects' proposals which: (i) successfully addressed the criteria of scientific 
and/or technological excellence (ii) achieved their objectives and technical goals and have 
even exceeded expectations (iii) addressed the criterion of dissemination and use of project 
results  (iv)  showed  evidence  that  they  will  produce  significant  scientific,  technical, 
commercial, social or environmental impacts.  

1.5. 

Grounds for the proposal/initiative  

1.5.1.  Requirement(s) to be met in the short or long term  

The  proposed  Euratom  Framework  Programme  will  address  different  scientific  and 
technological challenges in order to meet short and long term goals of the SET-Plan. For 
more details please refer to the ex ante evaluation. 

1.5.2.  Added value of EU involvement 

The  added  value  of  Euratom  involvement  in  nuclear  research  is  linked  to  cross  border 
effects  and  economies  of  scale.  Some  nuclear  research  activities  are  of  such  a  scale  that 
few Member State could provide the necessary resources and expertise. Euratom projects 
in fission, fusion and radiation protection provide ‘critical mass’, lowering commercial risk 
and  levering  private  investment.  Euratom  actions  help  to  transfer  skills  and  knowledge 
across  frontiers,  by  enhancing  R&D  capabilities,  quality  and  competition,  and  improving 
human capacity through training, mobility and career development. For more details please 
refer to the ex ante evaluation.  

1.5.3.  Lessons learned from similar experiences in the past 

The  current  7th  Euratom  Framework  Programme  was  subject  to  the  interim  evaluation 
carried  out  by  panel  of  independent  experts.  For  more  details  please  refer  to  the  ex  ante 
evaluation. 

1.5.4.  Coherence and possible synergy with other relevant instruments 

Proposed Framework Programme is coherent with the objectives of the SET-Plan and EU 
2020  Strategy.  For  more  details  please  refer  to  the  ex  ante  evaluation  and  explanatory 
memorandum. 

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Duration and financial impact  

X Proposal/initiative of limited duration  

–  X  Proposal/initiative in effect from [01/01]2012 to [31/12]2013 

–  X  Financial impact from 2012 to 2022 (estimated end of projects) 

1.7.  Management mode(s) envisaged23  

X Centralised direct management by the Commission  

X Centralised indirect management with the delegation of implementation tasks to: 

–  (cid:133) executive agencies  

–  X  bodies set up by the Communities24  

–  (cid:133) national public-sector bodies/bodies with public-service mission  

–  (cid:133) persons entrusted with the implementation of specific actions pursuant to Title V of 
the  Treaty  on  European  Union  and  identified  in  the  relevant  basic  act  within  the 
meaning of Article 49 of the Financial Regulation  

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Details of management modes and references to the Financial Regulation may be found on the BudgWeb site: 
http://www.cc.cec/budg/man/budgmanag/budgmanag_en.html 
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2. 

MANAGEMENT MEASURES  

2.1.  Monitoring and reporting rules  

The  Commission  will  continually  and  systematically  monitor  the  implementation  of  the 
Euratom  Framework  Programme  and  its  specific  programmes  and  regularly  report  and 
disseminate  the  results  of  this  monitoring.  Following  the  completion  of  the  Framework 
Programme,  the  Commission  will  launch,  not  later  than  two  years  after  its  completion 
(2015) an external evaluation by independent experts of its rationale, implementation and 
achievements.  

2.2.  Management and control system  

2.2.1.  Risk(s) identified  

In  line  with  the  Commission  requirements,  a  risk  assessment  exercise  is  performed 
annually  for  identifying  the  risks  and  indicating  the  corrective  actions  proposed.  The 
identified risks, the corrective measures and the indicative timetable are taken up as part of 
the Commission's Management Plan. 

2.2.2.  Control method(s) envisaged  

Several control methods are applied as it was the case throughout Euratom 7th Framework 
Programme  (2009-2011),  including  ex-ante  control  measures  and  randomly  selected 
biannual ex-post verifications in the framework of the internal control scheme. Moreover, 
the requirement for audit certificates and the performance of regular independent external 
audits help to ensure sound financial management, including regularity and legality of the 
transactions performed.  

2.3.  Measures to prevent fraud and irregularities  

Appropriate  measures  will  be  taken  to  prevent  irregularities  and  fraud  and  the  necessary 
steps shall 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  budget  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, Council Regulations 
(EC,  Euratom)  No  2988/95  of  18  December  1995  on  the  protection  of  the  European 
Communities  financial  interests,  (EC,  Euratom)  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  1073/1999  of  the  European  Parliament  and  of  the  Council 
concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF). 

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3. 

ESTIMATED FINANCIAL IMPACT OF THE PROPOSAL/INITIATIVE  

3.1. 

Heading(s)  of  the  multiannual  financial  framework  and  expenditure  budget  line(s) 
affected  

•  Existing expenditure budget lines  

In order of multiannual financial framework headings and budget lines. 

Heading of 
multiannual 
financial 
framework 

1 a 

Budget line 

Type of  
expenditure

Contribution  

DA/NDA 
(25) 

from 
EFTA26 
countries 

from 
candidate 
countries27 

from third 
countries 

within the meaning 
of Article 18(1)(aa) 
of the Financial 
Regulation  

DA 

NO 

YES/N
O * 

YES 

YES 

NDA 

NO 

YES/N
O * 

YES 

NO 

Number  
[Description……………………
…...……….] 

08 20 Euratom Fusion Energy 
08 21 Euratom Nuclear Fission 
and Radiation Protection 
08 22 04 Appropriations accruing 
from contributions from third 
parties to research and 
technological development 

10 03 Directly financed Research 
– Euratom 
10  03  01  Nuclear  action  of  the 
Joint Research Centre (JRC) 
10 03 02 Appropriations accruing 
from contributions from third 
parties 
08  01  Administrative  expenditure 
Research 
08 01 04 40 European Joint 
Undertaking for ITER (F4E) 
administrative management  
08 01 05 01 Expenditure related to 
Research Staff 
08 01 05 02 External staff for 
Research 
08 01 05 03 Other management 
expenditure for Research 

10  01  Administrative  expenditure 
Direct Research 
10  01  05  Support  expenditure  for 
operations  of  Direct 
research 
policy area 
10 01 05 01 Expenditure related to 
research staff 
10  01  05  02  External  staff  for 
research 
10  01  05  03  Other  management 
expenditure for research 

* discussions with Turkey related to Nuclear Research are ongoing. 
•  New budget lines requested  
Not applicable 

25 
26 
27 

DA= Differentiated appropriations / DNA= Non-Differentiated Appropriations 
EFTA: European Free Trade Association.  
Candidate countries and, where applicable, potential candidate countries from the Western Balkans. 

EN 

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1 a 

Competitiveness for Growth and Employment 

3.2. 

Estimated impact on expenditure  

3.2.1. 

Summary of estimated impact on expenditure 

EUR million (to 3 decimal places) 

Heading of multiannual financial 
framework:  

Indirect Research  

(cid:121) Operational appropriations  

Number of budget line: 08 2x total 

Number of budget line: 08 20 

Number of budget line: 08 21 

Appropriations 
 from the envelop of specific programs28  
08 01 xx xx total  

an 

of 

Commitments 

Payments 

Commitments 

Payments 

Commitments 

Payments 

administrative 

nature 

(1) 

(2) 

(1) 

(2) 

(1) 

(2) 
financed 

Year 

2012 

Year 

2013 

Year 

≥ 2014 

TOTAL 

1,183.379 
436.422 
1,129.274 
401.822 
54.105 
34.600 

992.804 
898.164 
936.965 
863.164 
55.839 
35.000 

0 
841.597 
0 
801.253 
0 
40.344 

2,176.183 
2,176.183 
2,066.239 
2,066.239 
109.944 
109.944 

74.054 

76.817 

0 

150.871 

08 01 04 40 European Joint undertaking (F4E) 
08 01 05 01 Expenditure related to Research Staff 
08 01 05 02 External staff for Research 
08 01 05 03 Other management expenditure Research 

39.000 
23.456 
1.637 
9.961 

39.780 
25.230 
1.555 
10.252 

Number of budget line: 08 01  

(3) 

74.054 

76.817 

150.871 

TOTAL appropriations 
for DG Research & Innovation 

Commitments 

=1+1a +3 

1,257.433  

1,069.621 

0 

2,327.054 

Payments 

=2+2a+3 

510.476 

974.981 

841.597 

2,372.054 

28 

EN 

Technical and/or administrative assistance and expenditure in support of the implementation of EU programmes and/or actions (former "BA" lines), indirect research, direct 
research. 

26 

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1,183.379 

436.422 

74.054 

992.804 

898.164 

76.817 

1,257.433 

1,069.621 

841,597 

0 

0 

2,176.183 

2,176.183 

150.871 

2,327.054 

510.476 

974.981 

841.597 

2,327.054 

(cid:121) TOTAL operational appropriations  

Commitments 

Payments 

(cid:121)  TOTAL  appropriations  of  an  administrative  nature  financed  from  the 
envelop of specific programs  

TOTAL appropriations  
under HEADING 1 a 
of the multiannual financial framework 

Commitments 

Payments 

If more than one heading is affected by the proposal / initiative: 

(cid:121) TOTAL operational appropriations  

Commitments 

Payments 

(cid:121)  TOTAL  appropriations  of  an  administrative  nature  financed  from  the 
envelop of specific programs  

TOTAL appropriations  
under HEADINGS 1 to 4 
of the multiannual financial framework 
(Reference amount) 

Commitments 

Payments 

(4) 

(5) 

(6) 

=4+ 6 

=5+ 6 

(4) 

(5) 

(6) 

=4+ 6 

=5+ 6 

EN 

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Heading of multiannual financial framework: 

5 

" Administrative expenditure " 

DG: Research / Direct Research 

(cid:121) Human resources  
(cid:121) Other administrative expenditure  

TOTAL DG <…….> 

Appropriations  

TOTAL appropriations 
under HEADING 5 
of the multiannual financial framework  

(Total 
= Total payments) 

commitments 

EUR million (to 3 decimal places) 

Year 
2012 

Year 
2013 

TOTAL 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

TOTAL appropriations  
under HEADINGS 1 to 5 
of the multiannual financial framework  

Commitments 

Payments 

EUR million (to 3 decimal places) 

Year 
2012 

Year 
2013 

Year 
≥ 2014 

TOTAL 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Summary of estimated impact on expenditure 

EUR million (to 3 decimal places) 

Heading of multiannual financial framework:  

1 a 

Competitiveness for Growth and Employment 

EN 

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Year 

2012 

Year 

2013 

Year 

TOTAL 

≥ 2014 

Direct Research 

(cid:121) Operational appropriations  

Number of budget line: 10.03 

Number of budget line: 10.03.01 

Appropriations 
 from the envelop of specific programs29  
10 01 05 

an 

of 

Commitments 

Payments 

Commitments 

Payments 

administrative 

nature 

(1a) 

(2a) 

(1a) 

(2a) 
financed 

9.895 
4.650 
9.895 
4.650 

10.252 
8.972 
10.252 
8.972 

10 01 05 01 
10 01 05 02  
10 01 05 03 

TOTAL appropriations 
for DG Research & Innovation / Direct 
Research  

Commitments 

=1+1a +3 

Payments 

=2+2a+3 

(cid:121) TOTAL operational appropriations  

Commitments 

Payments 

(cid:121)  TOTAL  appropriations  of  an  administrative  nature  financed  from  the 
envelop of specific programs  

TOTAL appropriations  
under HEADING 1 a 
of the multiannual financial framework 

Commitments 

Payments 

(4) 

(5) 

(6) 

=4+ 6 

=5+ 6 

If more than one heading is affected by the proposal / initiative: 

104.648 

108.421 

57.444 
10.577 
36.627 

59.515 
10.958 
37.948 

0 
0 
0 

114.543 

109.298 

9.895 

4.650 

104.648 

114.543 

109.298 

118.673 

117.393 

10.252 

8.972 

108.421 

118.673 

117.393 

0 
6.525 
0 
6.525 

0 

0 

20.147 
20.147 
20.147 
20.147 

213.069 

116.959 
21.536 
74.574 

233.216 

6.525 

233.216 

0 

6.525 

0 

0 

20.147 

20.147 

213.069 

233.216 

6.525 

233.216 

29 

EN 

Technical and/or administrative assistance and expenditure in support of the implementation of EU programmes and/or actions (former "BA" lines), indirect research, direct 
research. 

29 

EN 

 
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                                 
(cid:121) TOTAL operational appropriations  

Commitments 

Payments 

(cid:121)  TOTAL  appropriations  of  an  administrative  nature  financed  from  the 
envelop of specific programs  

TOTAL appropriations  
under HEADINGS 1 to 4 
of the multiannual financial framework 
(Reference amount) 

Commitments 

Payments 

(4) 

(5) 

(6) 

=4+ 6 

=5+ 6 

EN 

30 

EN 

 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Heading of multiannual financial framework: 

5 

" Administrative expenditure " 

DG: Research / Direct Research 

(cid:121) Human resources  
(cid:121) Other administrative expenditure  

TOTAL DG <…….> 

Appropriations  

TOTAL appropriations 
under HEADING 5 
of the multiannual financial framework  

(Total 
= Total payments) 

commitments 

EUR million (to 3 decimal places) 

Year 
2012 

Year 
2013 

TOTAL 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

TOTAL appropriations  
under HEADINGS 1 to 5 
of the multiannual financial framework  

Commitments 

Payments 

EUR million (to 3 decimal places) 

Year 
2012 

Year 
2013 

Year 
≥ 2014 

TOTAL 

114.543 

109.298 

118.673 

117.393 

0 

233.216 

6.525 

233.216 

Summary of estimated impact on expenditure 

EUR million (to 3 decimal places) 

Heading of multiannual financial framework:  

1 a 

Competitiveness for Growth and Employment 

EN 

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Summary  

Indirect Research / Direct Research 

(cid:121) Operational appropriations  

Number of budget line: 08 20/08 21 

Number of budget line: 10.03 

of 

Appropriations 
 from the envelop of specific programs30  
08 01 xx 
10 01 xx 

an 

Commitments 

Payments 

Commitments 

Payments 

administrative 

nature 

(1) 

(2) 

(1a) 

(2a) 
financed 

Number of budget line: 08 01 xx / 10 01 05 

(3) 

TOTAL appropriations 
for DG Research & Innovation / Direct 
Research  

Commitments 

=1+1a +3 

Year 

2012 

Year 

2013 

1,183.379 
436.422 
9.895 
4.650 

74.054 
104.648 

178.702 

1,371.976 

992.804 
898.164 
10.252 
8.972 

76.817 
108.421 

185.238 

1,188.294 

Year 

TOTAL 

≥ 2014 

0 
841.597 
0 
6.525 

0 
0 

0 

0 

2,176.183 
2,176.183 
20.147 
20.147 

150.871 
213.069 

363.940 

2,560.270 

Payments 

=2+2a+3 

619.774 

1,092.374 

848.122 

2,560.270 

(cid:121) TOTAL operational appropriations  

Commitments 

Payments 

(cid:121)  TOTAL  appropriations  of  an  administrative  nature  financed  from  the 
envelop of specific programs  

TOTAL appropriations  
under HEADING 1 a 
of the multiannual financial framework 

Commitments 

Payments 

(4) 

(5) 

(6) 

=4+ 6 

=5+ 6 

1,193.274 

441.072 

178.702 

1,003.056 

907.136 

185.238 

1,371.976 

1.188.294 

0 

848.122 

0 

0 

2,196.330 

2,196.330 

363.940 

2,560.270 

619.774 

1,092.374 

848.122 

2,560.270 

30 

EN 

Technical and/or administrative assistance and expenditure in support of the implementation of EU programmes and/or actions (former "BA" lines), indirect research, direct 
research. 

32 

EN 

 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                                 
If more than one heading is affected by the proposal / initiative: 

(cid:121) TOTAL operational appropriations  

Commitments 

Payments 

(cid:121)  TOTAL  appropriations  of  an  administrative  nature  financed  from  the 
envelop of specific programs  

TOTAL appropriations  
under HEADINGS 1 to 4 
of the multiannual financial framework 
(Reference amount) 

Commitments 

Payments 

(4) 

(5) 

(6) 

=4+ 6 

=5+ 6 

EN 

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EN 

 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Heading of multiannual financial framework: 

5 

" Administrative expenditure " 

EUR million (to 3 decimal places) 

Year 
2012 

Year 
2013 

TOTAL 

DG: Research / Direct Research 

(cid:121) Human resources  
(cid:121) Other administrative expenditure  

TOTAL DG <…….> 

Appropriations  

TOTAL appropriations 
under HEADING 5 
of the multiannual financial framework  

(Total 
= Total payments) 

commitments 

TOTAL appropriations  
under HEADINGS 1 to 5 
of the multiannual financial framework  

Commitments 

Payments 

EUR million (to 3 decimal places) 

Year 
2012 

Year 
2013 

Year 
≥ 2014 

TOTAL 

1,371.976 

1.188.294 

0 

2,560.270 

619.774 

1,092.374 

848.122 

2,560.270 

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3.2.2.  Estimated impact on operational appropriations  

–  (cid:133) The proposal/initiative does not require the use of operational appropriations  
–  X  The proposal/initiative requires the use of operational appropriations, as explained below: 

Year 2012 

Year 2013 

TOTAL 

Commitment appropriations in EUR million (to 3 decimal places) 

Indicate objectives and outputs  

OUTPUTS 

(cid:216) 

Type of 
output31 

Average 
cost  
of the 
output 

r
e
b
m
u
N

s
t
u
p
t
u
o

f
o

Cost 

r
e
b
m
u
N

s
t
u
p
t
u
o

f
o

Cost 

Total number of 
outputs 

Total  
cost 

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE No 132… 

- Output – EURATOM Fusion 

** 

** 

- Output – EURATOM Fission  

Sub-total for specific objective N°1 

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE No 2… 

- Output – EURATOM Direct 
research- JRC

Sub-total for specific objective N°2 

*** 

64*** 

50* 

20* 

70* 

157* 

157* 

1,129.274 

54.105 

1,183.379 

9.895 

9.895 

50* 

20* 

70* 

160* 

160* 

936.965 

55.839 

992.804 

10.252 

10.252 

100* 

40* 

140* 

317* 

317* 

TOTAL COST 

1,193.274 

1,003.056 

2,066.239 

109.944 

2,176.183 

20.147 

20.147 

2,196.330 

(*) 
(**) 

estimated number of outputs 
usual  output  of  a  research  grant  is  a  report  describing  facts,  findings  and  results.  The  output  of  the  ITER  project  will  be  annual  activity  reports  provided  by  F4E  (Barcelona  agency). 
The average costs are not shown. Such information would be not useful given the amounts at stake in our running projects (ITER).  

31 
32 

Outputs are products and services to be supplied (e.g.: number of student exchanges financed, number of km of roads built, etc.). 
As described in Section 1.4.2. "Specific objective(s)…" 

EN 

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(***) 

Type of output: Products and services for EU policy makers. Average cost of the output: The cost of each output is very variable. For instance, a routine deliverable (e.g. a periodical crop 
forecast bulletin) is not comparable to a final report of a large and possibly expensive study for which a considerable amount of credits may have led to a single study document. Both are 
relevant and useful but serve very different purposes. The average cost indicated is just a mathematical calculation dividing the budget by the estimated number of outputs. 

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3.2.3.  Estimated impact on appropriations of an administrative nature 

3.2.3.1.  Summary  

–  (cid:133) The  proposal/initiative  does  not 

require 

the  use  of  administrative 

appropriations  

–  X  The  proposal/initiative  requires  the  use  of  administrative  appropriations,  as 

explained below: 

EUR million (to 3 decimal places) 

Year 
2012 - N 33 

Year 
2013 - N+1 

TOTAL 

HEADING 5 
of the multiannual financial 
framework 

Human resources  

Other administrative expenditure  

Subtotal HEADING 5 
of the multiannual financial 
framework  

Outside HEADING 534 
of the multiannual financial 
framework  

Indirect 
Research 

Direct 
Research 

Indirect 
Research 

Direct 
Research 

Indirect 
Research 

Direct 
Research 

Human resources  

58.863 

68.021 

61.230 

70.474 

120.093 

138.495 

Other expenditure  
of an administrative nature 

Subtotal  
outside HEADING 5 
of the multiannual financial 
framework  

15.191 

36.627 

15.587 

37.947 

30.778 

74.574 

74.054 

104.648 

76.817 

108.421 

150.871 

213.069 

TOTAL 

178.702 

185.238 

363.940 

33 
34 

Year N is the year in which implementation of the proposal/initiative starts. 
Technical  and/or  administrative  assistance  and  expenditure  in  support  of  the  implementation  of  EU 
programmes and/or actions (former "BA" lines), indirect research, direct research. 

EN 

37 

   EN 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                                 
3.2.3.2.  Estimated requirements of human resources  

–  (cid:133) The proposal/initiative does not require the use of human resources  

–  X  The proposal/initiative requires the use of human resources, as explained below: 

Estimate to be expressed in full amounts (or at most to one decimal place) 

Year 
2012 - N 

Year 
2013 - N+1 

(cid:121) Establishment plan posts (officials and temporary agents) 

X 01 01 01 (Headquarters and Commission’s 
Representation Offices) 

xx 01 01 02 (Delegations) 

08 01 05 01 (Indirect research) 

10 01 05 01 (Direct research) 

(cid:121) External personnel (in Full Time Equivalent unit: FTE)35 

XX 01 02 01 (CA, INT, SNE from the "global 
envelope") 

XX 01 02 02 (CA, INT, JED, LA and SNE in the 
delegations) 
08 01 04 40 36 

- at Headquarters37 

- in delegations (F4E 
Barcelona agency-
ITER): 

- officials and 
temporary agents 

- CA GFI-IV 

- SNE 

08 01 05 02 (CA, INT, SNE - Indirect research) 

10 01 05 02 (CA, INT, SNE - Direct research) 

Other budget lines (specify) 

TOTAL 

XX is the policy area or budget title concerned. 

190 

566 

262 

150 

10 

40 

166 

190 

566 

262 

150 

10 

40 

166 

1,384 

1,384 

The  human  resources  required  will  be  met  by  staff  from  the  DG  who  are  already  assigned  to 
management of the action and/or have been redeployed within the DG, together if necessary with 
any  additional  allocation  which  may  be  granted  to  the  managing  DG  under  the  annual  allocation 
procedure and in the light of budgetary constraints. 

Description of tasks to be carried out: 

Officials and temporary agents 

Tasks  derived  from  the  nuclear  research/direct  and  indirect 
research  specific  programme,  in  particular  related  to  nuclear 

35 

36 
37 

CA= Contract Agent; INT= agency staff ("Intérimaire"); JED= "Jeune Expert en Délégation" (Young Experts 
in Delegations); LA= Local Agent; SNE= Seconded National Expert;  
Under the ceiling for external personnel from operational appropriations (former "BA" lines). 
Essentially for Structural Funds, European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and European 
Fisheries Fund (EFF). 

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External personnel 

waste management, nuclear safety and nuclear safeguards and 
security. 

3.2.4.  Compatibility with the current multiannual financial framework  

–  (cid:133) Proposal/initiative is compatible the current multiannual financial framework. 

–  X  Proposal/initiative  will  entail  reprogramming  of  the  relevant  heading  in  the 

multiannual financial framework. 

The  proposals  for  the  Euratom  Framework  Programme  2012-2013  provides  a  general 
framework for research activities in the nuclear field and an appropriate budget. However, 
the  draft  appropriations  initially  foreseen  for  the  nuclear  research  in  the  Multiannual 
Financial  Framework  for  2007-2013  (Mff)  are  insufficient  due  to  the  substantial  cost 
increase  of  the  ITER  project.  The  Commission  proposes  that  the  legislative  process 
concerning proposals for Euratom FP for 2012-13 will be carried out in parallel to the on-
going  discussion  on  the  budget  for  ITER  as  well  as  the  new  2012  budgetary  procedure. 
Agreement on additional funding through redeployment between Headings and within the 
Heading  (in  accordance  with  the  table  that  follows)  will  allow  for  swift  adoption  of  the 
Euratom research programme in 2011. 

Transfer between Headings € Million  Redeployment within heading 

Total 

650 
190 
840 

1A € Million 

100 
360 
460 

750
550
1300

2012 
2013 
Total  

–  (cid:133) Proposal/initiative requires application of the flexibility instrument or revision of the 

multiannual financial framework38. 

Not applicable 

3.2.5.  Third-party contributions  

–  The proposal/initiative does not provide for co-financing by third parties  

–  X  The proposal/initiative provides for the co-financing estimated below: 

Appropriations in EUR million (to 3 decimal places) 

Year 
2012 

Year 
2013 

Specify the co-financing body  

Third countries associated to the programme 

TOTAL appropriations co-financed * 

pm 

* Third party contributions are not fixed yet; they will be added at a later stage 

38 

See points 19 and 24 of the Inter institutional Agreement. 

EN 

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   EN 

 
 
 
                                                 
3.3. 

Estimated impact on revenue  

–  (cid:133) Proposal/initiative has no financial impact on revenue. 

–  X  Proposal/initiative has the following financial impact: 

– 

– 

(cid:133) 

X 

on own resources  

on miscellaneous revenue 

Budget 
revenue line: 

Appropriations available 
for the ongoing budget 
exercise 

Item 6011* 

Item 6012* 

Item 6013 

Item 6031** 

Year 
2012 

pm 

pm 

pm 

pm 

EUR million (to 3 decimal places) 

Impact of the proposal/initiative39 

Year 
2013 

pm 

pm 

pm 

pm 

*  The  agreements  on  the  Swiss  contribution  as  well  as  on  the  JET  Joint  Fund  contribution  are  not  yet 
finalised. Discussions with Turkey related to cooperation in Nuclear Research are ongoing. 

For miscellaneous assigned revenue, specify the budget expenditure line(s) affected. 

08 22 04 Appropriations  accruing  from  contributions  from  (non-European  Economic  Area)  third  parties  to 
research and technological development 

10 03 02 Appropriations accruing from contributions from third parties 

Specify the method for calculating the impact on revenue. 

Certain  associated  states  may  contribute  to  a  supplementary  funding  of  the  framework 
programme through association agreements. The method of calculation has been agreed in 
these Association Agreements and is not necessarily the same in all agreements. Mostly the 
calculations  are  based  on  the  GDP  of  the  Associates  State  compared  to  the  GDP  of  the 
Member States whilst applying this percentage to the overall operational budget. 

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As  regards  traditional  own  resources  (customs  duties,  sugar  levies),  the  amounts  indicated  must  be  net 
amounts, i.e. gross amounts after deduction of 25% for collection costs. 

EN 

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   EN