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**Council of the**
**European Union**

**Interinstitutional File:**

**2018/0226 (NLE)**

**LEGISLATIVE ACTS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS**

**Brussels, 4 May 2021**
**(OR. en)**

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Subject: COUNCIL REGULATION establishing the Research and Training
Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for the
period 2021-2025 complementing Horizon Europe – the Framework
Programme for Research and Innovation and repealing
Regulation (Euratom) 2018/1563

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**COUNCIL REGULATION (Euratom) 2021/…**

**of …**

**establishing the Research and Training Programme**

**of the European Atomic Energy Community for the period 2021-2025**

**–**
**complementing Horizon Europe** **the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation**

**and repealing Regulation (Euratom) 2018/1563**

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

the first paragraph of Article 7 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

After consulting the Scientific and Technical Committee,

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Whereas:

(1) One of the aims of the European Atomic Energy Community (the 'Community') is to

contribute to the raising of the standard of living in the Member States, including by

promoting and facilitating nuclear research in the Member States and complementing it by

carrying out a Community research and training programme.

(2) Nuclear research can contribute to social well-being, economic prosperity and

environmental sustainability by improving nuclear safety, security and radiation protection.

Research on radiation protection has led to improvements in medical technologies from

which many citizens benefit, and that research can lead to improvements in other sectors

such as industry, agriculture, environment and security.

(3) In full respect of the Member States' right to decide on their energy mix, research results of

the programme established by this Regulation could potentially contribute towards a

climate neutral energy system in a safe, efficient and secure way.

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(4) In order to ensure the continuity of nuclear research at Community level, it is necessary to

establish the Research and Training Programme of the Community for the period from

1 January 2021 to 31 December 2025 (the 'Euratom Programme'). The Euratom

Programme should continue carrying out the key research activities of previous

programmes, while introducing new specific objectives and using the same mode of

implementation.

(5) The Commission's Report on the interim evaluation of the 2014-18 Euratom Research and

Training Programme contains a set of guiding principles for the Euratom Programme.

These include: continuing to support nuclear research focused on nuclear safety,

safeguards, security, waste management, radiation protection and development of fusion;

together with beneficiaries, further improving the organisation and management of the

European Joint Programmes in the nuclear field; continuing and reinforcing the Euratom

education and training actions for developing relevant competencies which underpin all

aspects of nuclear safety, security and radiation protection; further exploiting synergies

between Euratom programmes and the other thematic areas of the Union Framework

Programme; and further exploiting synergies between direct and indirect actions of the

Euratom Programme.

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(6) The conception and design of the Euratom Programme is set against the need to establish a

critical mass of supported activities. This is to be achieved by establishing a limited

number of specific objectives focussed on safe use of nuclear fission for power and

non-power applications, maintaining and developing necessary expertise, fostering fusion

energy and supporting the policies of the Union and its Member States on nuclear safety,

safeguards and security.

(7) The Euratom Programme is a crucial part of the Union's efforts to further develop

technological leadership and promote excellence in nuclear research and innovation, in

particular to ensure the highest standards of safety, security, safeguards, radiation

protection, safe spent fuel, radioactive waste management and decommissioning in the

nuclear field, in accordance with the programme objectives set out in this Regulation.

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(8) As all Member States make use of radioactive materials, for example for medical purposes,

or have nuclear installations, it is important to ensure the responsible and safe management

of spent fuel and radioactive waste, as required by the Council

Directive 2011/70/Euratom **[1]**, in order to avoid imposing undue burdens on future

generations. The Euratom Programme should continue to improve and support research

and development relating to technologies and competencies in the area of spent fuel and

radioactive waste management.

(9) In the context of this Regulation, fusion energy research is being implemented in

accordance with the European Fusion Roadmap, which outlines the research and

developments required to provide the basis for an electricity-generating fusion power plant,

and with Council Decision 2007/198/Euratom **[2]** . In the short-to-medium term the key step is

the completion of the construction and initial operation of ITER and a vigorous fusion

research programme should complement the European activities on ITER in order to

support the future ITER operations and the preparation for the demonstration reactor

DEMO.

**1** Council Directive 2011/70/Euratom of 19 July 2011 establishing a Community framework
for the responsible and safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste (OJ L 199,
2.8.2011, p. 48).
**2** 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 it (OJ L 90, 30.3.2007, p. 58).

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(10) By supporting nuclear research, the Euratom Programme should contribute to achieving

the objectives of the Horizon Europe - the Framework Programme for Research and

Innovation ('Horizon Europe') established by Regulation (EU) 2021/… of the European

Parliament and of the Council **[1]** [] and should facilitate the implementation of the Europe

2030 strategy and the strengthening of the European research area.

(11) The Euratom Programme should seek synergies with Horizon Europe and other Union

programmes, from their design and strategic planning, through project selection,

management, communication, dissemination and exploitation of results, to monitoring,

auditing and governance.

(12) The Euratom Programme's actions should be proportionate, without duplicating or

crowding out private financing, and should have a clear European added value. This will

ensure consistency between the actions of the Euratom Programme and Union State aid

rules, avoiding undue distortions of competition in the internal market.

**1** Regulation (EU) 2021/… of the European Parliament and of the Council of […] establishing
Horizon Europe - the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, laying down its
rules for participation and dissemination, and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1290/2013 and
(EU) No 1291/2013 (OJ […]).
 OJ: please insert in the text the number and in the footnote the number, date and OJ
reference for the document ST 7064/2020.

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(13) While it is for each Member State to choose whether or not to make use of nuclear power,

it is also acknowledged that nuclear energy plays different roles in different

Member States. The Euratom Programme will also contribute through its research

activities to fostering a broad discussion among all relevant stakeholders regarding the

opportunities and risks of nuclear energy.

(14) To address the needs for education and training, the Euratom Programme should offer

support through financial contributions so that researchers in the nuclear field become

eligible to benefit from Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) on an equal footing

with researchers in other fields.

(15) This Regulation lays down a financial envelope for the entire duration of the Euratom

Programme which is to constitute the prime reference amount, within the meaning of point

18 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 16 December 2020 between the European

Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on

budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial

management, as well as on new own resources, including a roadmap towards the

introduction of new own resources **[1]**, for the European Parliament and the Council during

the annual budgetary procedure.

**1** OJ L 433I, 22.12.2020, p. 28.

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(16) Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council **[1]** (the

'Financial Regulation') applies to the Euratom Programme. The Financial Regulation lays

down rules on the implementation of the Union budget, including the rules on grants,

prizes, procurement, indirect management, financial instruments, budgetary guarantees,

financial assistance and the reimbursement of external experts. Rules adopted on the basis

of Article 322 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) also

include a general regime of conditionality for the protection of the Union budget.

(17) The types of financing and the methods of implementation under this Regulation should be

chosen on the basis of their suitability to achieving the specific objectives of the actions

and to deliver results, taking into account, in particular, the costs of controls, the

administrative burden, and the expected risk of non-compliance. For grants, this should

include consideration of the use of lump sums, flat rates and unit costs.

**1** Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of
18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending
Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013,
(EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014,
(EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom)
No 966/2012 (OJ L 193, 30.7.2018, p. 1).

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(18) Particular attention should be paid to ensuring adequate participation of small and

medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the private sector in general. Quantitative and

qualitative assessments of SME participation should be undertaken as part of the

evaluation and monitoring arrangements.

(19) The activities developed under the Euratom Programme should aim at eliminating gender

inequalities and promoting equality between women and men in research and innovation,

in accordance with Articles 2 and 3 of the Treaty on European Union and Article 8 TFEU.

The gender dimension should be integrated in research and innovation and followed

through at all stages of the research cycle.

(20) With the aim of deepening the relationship between science and society and reinforcing

public confidence in science, the Euratom Programme should favour the informed

engagement of citizens and civil society in research and innovation matters by promoting

science education, making scientific knowledge more accessible, developing responsible

research and innovation agendas that meet the concerns and expectations of citizens and

civil society, and facilitating the participation of citizens and civil society in activities

under the Euratom Programme.

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(21) Actions which fall within the scope of the Euratom Programme should respect fundamental

rights and observe the principles acknowledged in particular by the Charter of

Fundamental Rights of the European Union.

(22) It is important to continue to facilitate the exploitation of intellectual property developed

by participants, while protecting the legitimate interests of other participants and the

Community in accordance with Title II, Chapter 2 of the Treaty establishing the European

Atomic Energy Community ('the Euratom Treaty').

(23) In order to ensure the greatest possible impact of Euratom funding, the Community may,

where appropriate, consider European Partnerships with public or private sector partners

provided that the desired impact can be obtained more effectively in partnership than by

the Community alone, when compared to other forms of support of the Euratom

Programme. This Regulation should ensure that such partnerships have a clear life-cycle

approach of European Partnerships and follow a transparent selection and decision-making

process in accordance with Annex III of Regulation (EU) 2021/… [] .

(24) It should also be possible to address the objectives of the Euratom Programme through

financial instruments and budgetary guarantees under programmes based on the TFEU,

provided that actions comply with the objectives and rules of such programmes.

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(25) In order to ensure the most efficient implementation possible and to achieve a coherent,

comprehensive and transparent framework for beneficiaries, participation in the Euratom

Programme and dissemination of research results should be subject to the relevant rules of

Regulation (EU) 2021/… [], with certain adaptations or exceptions. The relevant definitions

and main types of action set out in that Regulation should apply to the Euratom

Programme.

(26) The participant guarantee fund set up under Horizon 2020 established by Regulation (EU)

No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council **[1]** and managed by the

Commission has proved to be an important safeguard mechanism which mitigates the risks

associated with the amounts due and not reimbursed by defaulting participants. Therefore,

this safeguard mechanism should be continued. The mutual insurance mechanism

established pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2021/… [] should cover actions under this

Regulation.

 OJ: please insert in the text the number for the document ST 7064/2020.
**1** Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of
11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 - the Framework Programme for Research
and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347,
20.12.2013, p. 104).

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(27) The Joint Research Centre (the 'JRC') should continue to provide Union and

Member States, as appropriate, with independent customer-driven scientific evidence and

technical support throughout the whole policy cycle. The direct actions of the JRC should

be implemented in a flexible, efficient and transparent manner, taking into account the

relevant needs of the users of the JRC and the needs of Union policies, in particular in the

field of nuclear safety, safeguards and security, and ensuring the protection of the financial

interests of the Union. According to the Council conclusions of 26 April 1994 on the role

of the JRC, the JRC should continue to generate additional resources through competitive

support activities for Union policies or on behalf of third parties. The JRC should be able

to participate in indirect actions, where the relevant work programme so provides.

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(28) In accordance with the Financial Regulation, Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of

the European Parliament and of the Council **[1]** and Council Regulations (EC, Euratom)

No 2988/95 **[2]**, (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96 **[3]** and (EU) 2017/1939 **[4]**, the financial interests of

the Union are to be protected by means of proportionate measures, including measures

related to the prevention, detection, correction and investigation of irregularities, including

fraud, to the recovery of funds lost, wrongly paid or incorrectly used, and, where

appropriate, to the imposition of administrative penalties. In particular, in accordance with

Regulations (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96 and (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013, the European

Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) has the power to carry out administrative investigations,

including on-the-spot checks and inspections, with a view to establishing whether there has

been fraud, corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the

Union.

**1** Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of
11 September 2013 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office
(OLAF) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of
the Council and Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1074/1999 (OJ L 248, 18.9.2013, p. 1).
**2** Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2988/95 of 18 December 1995 on the protection of
the European Communities financial interests (OJ L 312, 23.12.95, p. 1).
**3** 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 irregularities (OJ L 292,
15.11.1996, p. 2).
**4** Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1939 of 12 October 2017 implementing enhanced
cooperation on the establishment of the European Public Prosecutor's Office ('the EPPO')
(OJ L 283, 31.10.2017, p. 1).

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The European Public Prosecutor's Office (the 'EPPO') is empowered, in accordance with

Regulation (EU) 2017/1939, to investigate and prosecute criminal offences affecting the

financial interests of the Union as provided for in Directive (EU) 2017/1371 of the

European Parliament and of the Council **[1]** . In accordance with the Financial Regulation, any

person or entity receiving Union funds is to fully cooperate in the protection of the

financial interests of the Union, grant the necessary rights and access to the Commission,

OLAF, the Court of Auditors and, in respect of those Member States participating in

enhanced cooperation pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2017/1939, the EPPO, and ensure that

any third parties involved in the implementation of Union funds grant equivalent rights.

(29) Third countries may participate on the basis of their respective legal instruments. A

specific provision should be introduced in this Regulation requiring third countries to grant

the necessary rights and access required for the authorising officer responsible, OLAF and

the Court of Auditors to comprehensively exert their respective competences.

**1** Directive (EU) 2017/1371 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2017 on
the fight against fraud to the Union's financial interests by means of criminal law (OJ L 198,
28.7.2017, p. 29).

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(30) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of the actions under the

Euratom Programme and their monitoring and evaluation, implementing powers should be

conferred on the Commission. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with

Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council **[1]** .

(31) Pursuant to paragraph 22 and 23 of the Interinstitutional agreement of 13 April 2016 on

Better Law-Making **[2]**, the Euratom Programme should be evaluated on the basis of

information collected in accordance with specific monitoring requirements, while avoiding

an administrative burden, in particular on Member States, and overregulation. Those

requirements, where appropriate, should include measurable indicators as a basis for

evaluating the effects of the Euratom Programme on the ground.

(32) The Board of Governors of the JRC, set up by Commission Decision 96/282/Euratom **[3]**, has

been consulted on the scientific and technological content of the direct actions of the JRC.

**1** Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of
16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for
control by the Member States of the Commission's exercise of implementing powers
(OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13).
**2** OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1.
**3** Commission Decision 96/282/Euratom of 10 April 1996 on the reorganization of the Joint
Research Centre (OJ L 107, 30.4.1996, p. 12).

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(33) The European Parliament has been consulted on a voluntary basis and has delivered an

opinion **[1]** . The European Economic and Social Committee has also been consulted on a

voluntary basis and has delivered an opinion **[2]** .

(34) For reasons of legal certainty, Council Regulation (Euratom) 2018/1563 **[3]** should be

repealed.

(35) In order to ensure continuity in providing support in the relevant policy area and to allow

implementation to start from the beginning of the multi-annual financial

framework 2021-2027, this Regulation should enter into force as a matter of urgency and

should apply, with retroactive effect, from 1 January 2021,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

**1** Opinion of 16.1.2019 (not yet published in the Official Journal).
**2** Opinion of 12.12.2018 (OJ C 110, 22.3.2019, p. 132).
**3** Council Regulation (Euratom) 2018/1563 of 15 October 2018 on the Research and Training

–
Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2019 2020) complementing the
Horizon 2020 Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, and repealing
Regulation (Euratom) No 1314/2013 (OJ L 262, 19.10.2018, p. 1).

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## **Chapter I** **General provisions**

_Article 1_

_Subject matter_

This Regulation establishes the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy

Community for the period from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2025 (the 'Euratom Programme')

and the rules for participation and dissemination in indirect actions under the Euratom Programme,

complementing Horizon Europe.

It lays down the objectives of the Euratom Programme, the budget for the period 2021-2025, the

forms of funding and the rules for providing such funding.

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_Article 2_

_Definitions_

For the purposes of this Regulation, the relevant definitions set out in Regulation (EU) 2021/… []

apply. References in those definitions to the Union and Horizon Europe shall be construed as

references to the European Atomic Energy Community (the 'Community') and the Euratom

Programme, respectively. However, for the purposes of this Regulation, 'work programme' means

the document adopted by the Commission for the implementation of the Euratom Programme in

accordance with Article 16 of this Regulation.

All references in this Regulation to Regulation (EU) 2021/… [] are to the version in force on ...

[OJ: insert date of entry into force of Horizon Europe Regulation (st7064/20)].

_Article 3_

_Programme objectives_

1. The general objective of the Euratom Programme is to pursue nuclear research and training

activities, with an emphasis on the continuous improvement of nuclear safety, security and

radiation protection, as well as to complement the achievement of Horizon Europe's

objectives _inter alia_ in the context of the energy transition.

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2. The Euratom Programme has the following specific objectives:

(a) improve and support nuclear safety, security, safeguards, radiation protection, safe

spent fuel and radioactive waste management and decommissioning, including the

safe and secure use of nuclear power and of non-power applications of ionizing

radiation;

(b) maintain and further develop expertise and competence in the nuclear field within the

Community;

(c) foster the development of fusion energy as a potential future energy source for

electricity production and contribute to the implementation of the European fusion

roadmap;

(d) support the policy of the Union and its Member States on continuous improvement of

nuclear safety, safeguards and security.

3. The objectives listed in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be implemented in accordance with

Annex I. The implementation of those objectives may, if duly justified, include responses

to emerging opportunities, crises and threats.

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_Article 4_

_Budget_

1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Euratom Programme for the period

from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2025 shall be EUR 1 382 000 000 in current prices.

2. The indicative distribution of the amount referred to in paragraph 1 shall be:

(a) EUR 583 273 000 for indirect actions in fusion research and development;

(b) EUR 266 399 000 for indirect actions in nuclear fission, safety and radiation

protection;

(c) EUR 532 328 000 for direct actions undertaken by the Joint Research Centre.

The Commission may not deviate from the amount referred to in point (c) of this

paragraph.

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3. The amount referred to in paragraph 1 may also be used to cover expenses for preparation,

monitoring, control, audit, evaluation and other activities and expenditures necessary for

managing and implementing the Euratom Programme, including all administrative

expenditure, as well as evaluating the achievement of its objectives. The administrative

expenses related to indirect actions shall not exceed 6 % of the amount distributed to

indirect actions of the Euratom Programme referred to in points (a) and (b) of paragraph 2.

In addition, the amount referred to in paragraph 1 may also cover:

(a) in so far as they are related to the objectives of the Euratom Programme, expenses

relating to studies, meetings of experts, information and communication actions;

(b) expenses linked to information technology networks focusing on information

processing and exchange, including corporate information technology tools and other

technical and administrative assistance needed in connection with the management of

the Euratom Programme.

4. If necessary to enable the management of actions not completed by 31 December 2025,

appropriations may be entered in the budget beyond 2025 to cover the expenses provided

for in paragraph 3.

5. Budgetary commitments for actions extending over more than one financial year may be

broken down into annual instalments over several years.

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6. Without prejudice to the Financial Regulation, expenditure for actions resulting from

projects included in the first work programme may be eligible as from 1 January 2021.

7. Resources allocated to Member States under shared management may, at the request of the

Member State concerned, be transferred to the Euratom Programme subject to the

conditions set out in the relevant provisions of a Regulation of the European Parliament

and of the Council laying down common provisions on the European Regional

Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, the Just Transition

Fund and the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund and financial rules for

those and for the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, the Internal Security Fund and

the Instrument for Financial Support for Border Management and Visa Policy (the

'Common Provisions Regulation for 2021-2027'). The Commission shall implement those

resources directly in accordance with point (a) of the first subparagraph of Article 62(1) of

the Financial Regulation or indirectly in accordance with point (c) of that subparagraph.

Those resources shall be used for the benefit of the Member State concerned.

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_Article 5_

_Third countries associated to the Euratom Programme_

1. The Euratom Programme shall be open to association of the following third countries:

(a) acceding countries, candidate countries and potential candidates, in accordance with

the general principles and general terms and conditions for the participation of those

countries in Community programmes established in the respective framework

agreements and Association Council decisions or similar agreements and in

accordance with the specific conditions laid down in agreements between the

Community and those countries;

(b) European Neighbourhood Policy countries, in accordance with the general principles

and general terms and conditions for the participation of those countries in

Community programmes established in the respective framework agreements and

Association Council decisions or in similar agreements and in accordance with the

specific conditions laid down in agreements between the Community and those

countries;

(c) third countries and territories that fulfil all of the following criteria:

(i) a good capacity in science, technology and innovation;

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(ii) commitment to a rules-based open market economy, including fair and

equitable dealing with intellectual property rights, backed by democratic

institutions;

(iii) active promotion of policies to improve the economic and social well-being of

citizens.

2. Association to the Euratom Programme of each of the third countries under point (c) of

paragraph 1 shall be in accordance with the conditions laid down in a specific agreement

covering the participation of the third country to any Community or Union programme,

provided that the agreement:

(a) ensures a fair balance as regards the contributions and benefits of the third country

participating in the Community or Union programmes;

(b) lays down the conditions of participation in the Community or Union programmes,

including the calculation of financial contributions to the individual programmes and

their administrative costs;

(c) does not confer to the third country a decisional power in respect of the Euratom

Programme;

(d) guarantees the rights of the Union to ensure sound financial management and to

protect the Union's financial interests.

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The contributions referred to in point (b) of the first subparagraph of this paragraph shall

constitute assigned revenues in accordance with Article 21(5) of the Financial Regulation.

3. The scope of association of each third country to the Euratom Programme shall take into

account the objective of driving economic growth in the Union through innovation.

Accordingly, with the exception of acceding countries, candidate countries and potential

candidates, parts of the Euratom Programme may be excluded from an association

agreement for a specific country.

4. The association agreement shall, where appropriate, provide for the reciprocal participation

of legal entities established in the Union in equivalent programmes of associated countries

in accordance with the conditions laid down in those programmes.

5. Where appropriate, the conditions determining the level of financial contribution shall

ensure an automatic correction of any significant imbalance compared to the amount that

entities established in the associated country receive through participation in the Euratom

Programme, taking into account the costs in the management, execution and operation of

the Euratom Programme.

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_Article 6_

_Implementation and forms of funding_

1. The Euratom Programme shall be implemented by means of direct management in

accordance with the Financial Regulation or by means of indirect management by funding

bodies referred to in point (c) of the first subparagraph of Article 62(1) of the Financial

Regulation.

2. Funding under the Euratom Programme may be provided in any of the forms laid down in

the Financial Regulation, however, grants shall be the main form of support for indirect

actions under the Euratom Programme. Funding under the Euratom Programme may also

be provided through prizes, procurement and financial instruments within blending

operations.

3. The main types of action to be used under the Euratom Programme are set out and defined

in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2021/… [], such as research and innovation actions,

innovation actions, innovation and market deployment actions, training and mobility

actions, programme co-fund actions, pre-commercial procurement actions, public

procurement of innovative solutions actions, coordination and support actions, inducement

prizes and recognition prizes.

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The forms of funding, referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article, shall be used in a flexible

manner across all objectives of the Euratom Programme with their use being determined

on the basis of the needs and the characteristics of the particular objectives.

4. The Euratom Programme shall also support direct actions undertaken by the JRC.

_Article 7_

_European Partnerships_

1. Parts of the Euratom Programme may be implemented through European Partnerships.

2. The involvement of the Community in European Partnerships may take any of the

following forms:

(a) participation in partnerships set up on the basis of memoranda of understanding or

contractual arrangements between the Commission and public or private partners

specifying the objectives of the European Partnership, related commitments from all

involved sides regarding their financial or in-kind contributions, key performance

and impact indicators, the results to be delivered and reporting arrangements; they

include the identification of complementary research and innovation activities that

are implemented by the partners and by the Euratom Programme (Co-programmed

European Partnerships);

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(b) participation in and financial contribution to a programme of research and innovation

activities, specifying the objectives, key performance and impact indicators, and the

results to be delivered, based on the commitment of the partners regarding their

financial or in-kind contributions and the integration of their relevant activities using

a Euratom Programme co-fund action (Co-funded European Partnerships).

3. European Partnerships shall:

(a) be established in cases where the objectives of the Euratom Programme would be

achieved more effectively than by the Community alone when compared to other

forms of support under the Euratom Programme; an appropriate share of the budget

of the Euratom Programme shall be allocated to those parts;

(b) adhere to the principles of Union added value, transparency and openness, and to

having impact within and for Europe, strong leverage effect on sufficient scale,

long-term commitments of all involved parties, flexibility in implementation,

coherence, coordination and complementarity with Union, local, regional, national

and, where relevant, international initiatives or other European Partnerships;

(c) have a clear life-cycle approach, be limited in time and include conditions for

phasing-out the Euratom Programme funding.

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4. Provisions and criteria for the selection, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and

phasing-out of European Partnerships are set out in Annex III to Regulation (EU)

2021/… [] .

_Article 8_

_Open Science_

The provisions on open science set out in Regulation (EU) 2021/… [] apply to the Euratom

Programme.

_Article 9_

_Eligible actions and rules for participation and dissemination of research results_

1. Only actions implementing the objectives referred to in Article 3 are eligible for funding.

2. Subject to the paragraphs 3 and 4 of this Article, Title II on rules for participation and

dissemination of Regulation (EU) 2021/… [] applies to actions supported under the Euratom

Programme. References in Regulation (EU) 2021/… [] to the Union and Horizon Europe

shall be construed as references to the Community and the Euratom Programme, where

appropriate. References in Regulation (EU) 2021/… [] to 'security rules' shall be construed

to include the defence interests of the Member States within the meaning of Article 24 of

the Euratom Treaty.

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3. By way of derogation from Article 40(4) of Regulation (EU) 2021/… [], the right to object

to transfers of ownership of results, or to grants of an exclusive licence regarding results,

may extend to grants of non-exclusive licenses.

4. By way of derogation from Article 41(9) of Regulation (EU) 2021/… [], a beneficiary that

has received Community funding shall grant access to its results on a royalty-free basis to

the Community institutions, funding bodies or the European Joint Undertaking for ITER

and the Development of Fusion Energy (Fusion for Energy) established by Decision

2007/198/Euratom (the 'Joint Undertaking Fusion for Energy'), for the purpose of

developing, implementing and monitoring Community policies and programmes or

obligations under international cooperation with third countries and international

organisations. Such access rights shall include the right to authorise third parties to use the

results in public procurement and the right to sub-license. Access rights shall be limited to

non-commercial and non-competitive use.

5. The mutual insurance mechanism established pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2021/… [] shall

cover the risk associated with non-recovery of sums due by beneficiaries to the

Commission or funding bodies under this Regulation.

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_Article 10_

_Cumulative, alternative and combined funding_

1. The Euratom Programme shall be implemented in synergy with Horizon Europe and with

other Union programmes.

2. In order to achieve the objectives of the Euratom Programme and to address challenges

common to the Euratom Programme and to Horizon Europe, activities cutting across the

objectives set out in the Euratom Programme or those implementing Horizon Europe, or

both, may benefit from the Community financial contribution, subject to Article 9. In

particular, the Euratom Programme may provide a financial contribution to

the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) in order to support activities relevant for

nuclear research.

3. An action that has received a contribution from another Union programme may also

receive a contribution under the Euratom Programme, provided that the contributions do

not cover the same costs. The rules of the relevant programme shall apply to the

corresponding contribution to the action. The cumulative funding shall not exceed the total

eligible costs of the action. The support from the different programmes may be calculated

on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the documents setting out the conditions for support.

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4. Actions may receive support from the European Regional Development Fund or the

European Social Fund Plus in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Common

Provisions Regulation for 2021-2027, where they have been awarded a Seal of Excellence

label under the Euratom Programme by virtue of complying with the following cumulative

conditions:

(a) they have been assessed in a call for proposals under the Euratom Programme;

(b) they comply with the minimum quality requirements of that call for proposals;

(c) they may not be financed under that call for proposals due to budgetary constraints.

## **Chapter II** **Programming, monitoring, evaluation and control**

_Article 11_

_Work programmes_

1. The indirect actions of the Euratom Programme shall be implemented by work

programmes as referred to in Article 110 of the Financial Regulation. Work programmes

shall set out, where applicable, the overall amount reserved for blending operations. The

Commission shall adopt work programmes by means of implementing acts. Those

implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred

to in Article 16(4).

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2. In addition to the requirements of Article 110 of the Financial Regulation, the work

programmes shall include the following, as appropriate:

(a) an indication of the amount allocated to each action and an indicative

implementation timetable;

(b) for grants, the priorities, the selection and award criteria, the relative weight of the

different award criteria and the maximum rate of funding of the total eligible costs;

(c) any additional obligations on beneficiaries, in accordance with Articles 39 and 41 of

Regulation (EU) 2021/… [] ;

(d) a multiannual approach and strategic orientations for the following years of

implementation.

3. The Commission shall draw up a multi-annual work programme on direct actions

undertaken by the JRC in accordance with Decision 96/282/Euratom.

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_Article 12_

_Monitoring and reporting_

1. The Commission shall monitor continuously the management and implementation of the

Euratom Programme. In order to enhance transparency, those data shall be made publicly

available in an accessible manner on the Commission's webpage in accordance with the

latest update of those data.

Indicators to report on an annual basis on the progress of the Euratom Programme towards

the achievement of the objectives laid down in Article 3 are set out in Annex II along

impact pathways.

2. To ensure the effective assessment of the Euratom Programme's progress towards the

achievement of its objectives, the Commission shall adopt implementing acts concerning

the implementation of the monitoring and evaluation framework, in particular by setting

baselines and targets in accordance with Annex II. Those implementing acts shall be

adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure pursuant to Article 16(3).

3. The performance reporting system shall ensure that data for monitoring the implementation

and the results of the Euratom Programme are collected efficiently, effectively and in a

timely manner without increasing the administrative burden on beneficiaries. To that end,

proportionate reporting requirements shall be imposed on recipients of Community funds

and, where appropriate, on Member States.

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_Article 13_

_Information, communication, publicity and dissemination and exploitation_

1. The recipients of the Euratom Programme funding shall acknowledge the origin of those

funds and ensure the visibility of the Community funding, in particular when promoting

the actions and their results, by providing coherent, effective and proportionate targeted

information to multiple audiences, including the media and the public.

2. The Commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the

Euratom Programme, to actions under the Euratom Programme and to the results obtained.

In addition, it shall provide timely and thorough information to Member States and

beneficiaries. Evidence-based matchmaking services informed by analytics and network

affinities shall be provided to interested entities in order to form consortia for collaborative

projects, with particular attention to identifying networking opportunities for legal entities

from low research and innovation performing Member States. On the basis of such

analysis, targeted matchmaking events may be organised in function of specific calls for

proposals.

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3. The Commission shall also establish a dissemination and exploitation strategy for

increasing the availability and diffusion of the Euratom Programme's research and

innovation results and knowledge to accelerate exploitation towards market uptake and

boost the impact of the Euratom Programme.

4. Financial resources allocated to the Euratom Programme shall also contribute to the

corporate communication of the political priorities of the Community as well as

information, communication, publicity, dissemination and exploitation activities as far as

they are related to the objectives referred to in Article 3.

_Article 14_

_Evaluation_

1. Euratom Programme evaluations shall be carried out in a timely manner to feed into the

decision-making process on the Euratom Programme, its successor and other initiatives

relevant to research and innovation.

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2. The interim evaluation of the Euratom Programme shall be carried out with the assistance

of independent experts selected on the basis of a transparent process once there is sufficient

information available about the implementation of the Euratom Programme, but no later

than three years after the start of the Euratom Programme implementation. It shall include

an assessment of the long-term impact of previous Euratom Research and Training

Programmes and shall form the basis to adjust the Euratom Programme implementation or

review the Euratom Programme, as appropriate. It shall assess the Euratom Programme's

effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, coherence, and Community added value.

3. At the end of the implementation of the Euratom Programme, but no later than four years

after the end of the period specified in Article 1, a final evaluation of the Euratom

Programme shall be carried out by the Commission. It shall include an assessment of the

long-term impact of previous Euratom Research and Training Programmes.

4. The Commission shall publish and communicate the conclusions of the evaluations

accompanied by its observations to the European Parliament, the Council, the European

Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions.

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_Article 15_

_Audits_

1. The control system for the Euratom Programme shall ensure an appropriate balance

between trust and control, taking into account administrative and other costs of controls at

all levels, especially for beneficiaries. Audit rules shall be clear, consistent and coherent

throughout the Euratom Programme.

2. Actions that receive joint funding from different Union programmes shall be audited only

once, covering all involved programmes and their respective applicable rules.

3. In addition, the Commission or the relevant funding body may rely on combined systems

reviews at beneficiary level. Those combined reviews shall be optional for certain types of

beneficiaries and shall consist in a systems and process audit, complemented by an audit of

transactions. Such audits of transactions shall be carried out by a competent independent

auditor qualified to carry out statutory audits of accounting documents in accordance with

Directive 2006/43/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council **[1]** . The system and

processes audits may be used by the Commission or the relevant funding body to

determine overall assurance on the sound financial management of expenditure and for

reconsideration of the level of ex-post audits and certificates on financial statements.

**1** Directive 2006/43/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on
statutory audits of annual accounts and consolidated accounts, amending Council
Directives 78/660/EEC and 83/349/EEC and repealing Council Directive 84/253/EEC
(OJ L 157, 9.6.2006, p. 87).

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4. In accordance with Article 127 of the Financial Regulation, the Commission or the funding

body may rely on audits on the use of Community contributions carried out by other

independent and competent persons or entities, including by other than those mandated by

the Union institutions or bodies.

5. Audits may be carried out up to two years after the payment of the balance.

6. The Commission shall publish audit guidelines, aiming to ensure a reliable and uniform

application and interpretation of the audit procedures and rules throughout the duration of

the Euratom Programme.

_Article 16_

_Committee procedure_

1. The Commission shall be assisted by a Committee. That committee shall be a committee

within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011.

2. The Committee shall meet in two different configurations, dealing respectively with the

fission related aspects and fusion related aspects of the Euratom Programme.

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With a view to facilitating the implementation of the Euratom Programme, for each

meeting of the Committee as defined in the agenda, the Commission will reimburse the

expenses of one representative per Member State, as well as one expert or adviser per

Member State for those agenda items where a Member State requires specific expertise, in

accordance with Commission's established guidelines.

3. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall

apply.

4. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall

apply.

5. Where the opinion of the Committee is to be obtained by written procedure, that procedure

shall be terminated without result where the chair of the Committee so decides or a simple

majority of Committee members so requests within the time-limit for delivery of the

opinion.

6. The Commission shall regularly inform the Committee of the overall progress of the

implementation of the Euratom Programme and shall provide the Committee with timely

information on all actions proposed or funded under the Euratom Programme.

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_Article 17_

_Protection of financial interests of the Union_

Where a third country participates in the Euratom Programme by means of a decision adopted

pursuant to an international agreement or on the basis of any other legal instrument, the third

country shall grant the necessary rights and access required for the authorising officer responsible,

OLAF and the Court of Auditors to comprehensively exercise their respective competences. In the

case of OLAF, such rights shall include the right to carry out investigations, including on-the-spot

checks and inspections, as provided for in Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013.

## **Chapter III** **Transitional and final provisions**

_Article 18_

_Repeal_

Regulation (Euratom) 2018/1563 is repealed.

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_Article 19_

_Transitional provisions_

1. This Regulation shall not affect the continuation of or modification of actions initiated

pursuant to Regulation (Euratom) 2018/1563, which shall continue to apply to those

actions until their closure.

2. Where necessary, any remaining tasks of the Committee established by Regulation

(Euratom) 2018/1563 shall be undertaken by the Committee referred to in Article 16 of this

Regulation.

3. The financial envelope for the Euratom Programme may also cover technical and

administrative assistance expenses necessary to ensure the transition between the Euratom

Programme and the measures adopted pursuant to Regulation (Euratom) 2018/1563.

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_Article 20_

_Entry into force_

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the _Official Journal of the_

_European Union_ .

It shall apply from 1 January 2021.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels,

_For the Council_

_The President_

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**ANNEX I**

ACTIVITIES

The specific objectives referred to in Article 3(2) shall be pursued across the Euratom Programme,

according to the broad lines of activity described in this Annex. By implementing those specific

objectives, the Euratom Programme supports Member States in the implementation of the Euratom

legislation **[1]** and reinforces their research efforts and those of the private sector. Those specific

objectives should contribute to maintain and further develop the technological leadership in the

nuclear domain.

**1** [In particular Council Directive 2006/117/Euratom of 20 November 2006 on the supervision](http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:32006L0117:EN:NOT)
and control of shipments of radioactive waste and spent fuel (OJ L 337, 5.12.2006, p. 21);
Council Directive 2009/71/Euratom of 25 June 2009 establishing a Community framework
for the nuclear safety of nuclear installations (OJ L 172, 2.7.2009, p. 18); Council Directive
2011/70/Euratom; Council Directive 2013/51/Euratom of 22 October 2013 laying down
requirements for the protection of the health of the general public with regard to radioactive
substances in water intended for human consumption (OJ L 296, 7.11.2013, p. 12); Council
Directive 2013/59/Euratom of 5 December 2013 laying down basic safety standards for
protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation, and repealing
Directives 89/618/Euratom, 90/641/Euratom, 96/29/Euratom, 97/43/Euratom and
2003/122/Euratom (OJ L 13, 17.1.2014, p. 1) and Council Regulation (Euratom) 2016/52 of
15 January 2016 laying down maximum permitted levels of radioactive contamination of
food and feed following a nuclear accident or any other case of radiological emergency, and
repealing Regulation (Euratom) No 3954/87 and Commission Regulations (Euratom) No
944/89 and (Euratom) No 770/90 (OJ L 13, 20.1.2016, p. 2).

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In order to achieve the specific objectives referred to in Article 3(2), the Euratom Programme will

support cross-cutting activities that ensure synergy of research efforts in solving common

challenges. Appropriate links and interfaces, such as joint calls with Horizon Europe, will be

ensured. Related research and innovation activities may also benefit from financial support

provided by the funds under the Common Provisions Regulation for 2021-2027 as far as in line with

those funds' objectives and regulations.

Activities listed in this Annex include international cooperation in nuclear research and innovation

for peaceful uses, based on shared goals and mutual trust with the aim of providing clear and

significant benefits for the Union, its citizens and environment. This includes international

cooperation through multilateral frameworks. The JRC as the formally recognised Euratom

Implementing Agent for Generation IV International Forum (GIF) **[1]** will continue facilitating and

coordinating the contribution and participation of the Euratom Community in GIF's research and

training activities. The contribution to GIF's activities under the scope of the Euratom Programme is

focused on safety, radiation protection, safeguards and non-proliferation research and training

activities specific to Generation IV systems.

**1** In accordance with Article III.2 of the Framework Agreement for International
Collaboration on Research and Development of Generation IV Nuclear Energy Systems.

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Any new activity assigned to the JRC shall be analysed by the Board of Governors of the JRC to

check its consistency with existing activities in the Member States and to avoid duplication of

nuclear research and development in the Union.

The priorities of the work programmes are to be established by the Commission on the basis of

inputs from public authorities, nuclear research stakeholders and any relevant organisation or forum

of nuclear stakeholders.

Research and training in the following fields will be eligible for funding from the Euratom

Programme:

(a) improve and support nuclear safety, security, safeguards, radiation protection, safe spent

fuel and radioactive waste management and decommissioning, including the safe and

secure use of nuclear power and of non-power applications of ionizing radiation **[1]** :

(i) nuclear safety: safety of reactor systems and fuel cycles, in use in the Community or,

to the extent necessary, in order to maintain broad nuclear safety expertise in the

Community, those reactor types and their whole fuel cycles such as partitioning and

transmutation, which may be used in the future;

**1** Apart from nuclear security, safeguards and non-proliferation, these activities may be
implemented through direct and indirect actions.

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(ii) safe spent fuel and radioactive waste management: the management and in particular

pre-disposal activities and disposal of intermediate, high-level and long-lived

radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel, and of other radioactive waste streams and

types for which industrially mature processes currently do not exist or could be

improved; radioactive waste minimisation and reducing the radiotoxicity of this

waste; the management and transfer of knowledge and competences between

generations and across Member States' programmes in radioactive waste and spent

fuel management;

(iii) decommissioning: research for the development and evaluation of technologies for

decommissioning and environmental remediation of nuclear facilities; support for

sharing best practices and knowledge on decommissioning;

(iv) nuclear science and ionizing radiation applications, radiation protection, emergency

preparedness:

–
applications of nuclear science and ionizing radiation technologies in medical,

industrial and other research fields;

–
effects and risks from low doses from industrial, medical or environmental

exposure;

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–
emergency preparedness for accidents involving radiation, and research on

radioecology;

–
secure and safe supply and use of radioisotopes;

–
models for radiological dispersion in the environment, and support for data

exchange, alert systems and cooperation on measurement techniques **[1]** (to be

implemented by direct actions);

(v) nuclear security, safeguards and non-proliferation (to be implemented by direct

actions):

–
methods and technology to support and strengthen the Community's and

international safeguards;

–
operational support and training to the Euratom safeguards system;

–
technical support to the implementation of the Non-Proliferation Treaty in the

field of nuclear safeguards including support to strengthen Union export

control regime;

**1** Art. 35, 36, 38 Euratom Treaty; Council Decision 87/600/Euratom of 14 December 1987 on
Community arrangements for the early exchange of information in the event of a
radiological emergency (OJ L 371, 30.12.1987, p. 76).

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–
research and support for enhancing nuclear and radiological safety and security

in the context of the global CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological,

Nuclear) framework and related Union strategies;

–
methods and technology for the detection of nuclear and radioactive materials

outside regulatory control and the prevention of and responses to incidents

involving such materials, including nuclear forensics;

–
support for the capacity building on nuclear security using the European

Nuclear Security Training Centre;

(b) maintain and further develop expertise and competence in the nuclear field within the

Community:

(i) education, training and mobility, including education and training schemes such as

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA);

(ii) promotion of innovation, knowledge management, dissemination and exploitation of

nuclear science and technology, in particular for nuclear safety, security, safeguards

and radiation protection;

(iii) support for technology transfer from the research to industry;

(iv) support for the preparation and development of a competitive European fusion

industrial capacity;

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(v) support for the provision, availability and appropriate access of European and

international research infrastructures, including JRC's infrastructures **[1]** ;

(vi) for fostering nuclear science as a base to support standardisation, direct actions will

provide state-of-the-art reference data, materials and measurements related to nuclear

safety, safeguards and security, as well as other applications as nuclear medicine;

(c) foster the development of fusion energy and contribute to the implementation of the

European fusion roadmap:

a Co-funded European Partnership in fusion research will implement the roadmap towards

the goal of fusion electricity production by the second half of this century. This may

include _inter alia_ :

(i) exploiting existing and future fusion facilities, including the allocation of operating

grants to fusion research infrastructures when appropriate;

(ii) preparation for future fusion power plants by developing all relevant aspects

including materials, technologies and designs;

**1** On the basis of the rolling investment plan for the JRC's infrastructures.

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(iii) implementing a focused education and training programme in addition to activities

under (b)(i);

(iv) coordination of common activities with the Joint Undertaking Fusion for Energy;

(v) collaboration with the ITER Organisation;

(vi) scientific collaboration in the framework of the Euratom international agreements;

the Co-funded European Partnership in fusion will be implemented through a grant to be

awarded to the legal entities established or designated by the Member States and any third

country associated to the Euratom Programme. The grant may include resources in kind

from the Community, or the secondment of Commission staff;

(d) support the policy of the Union and its Member States on nuclear safety, safeguards and

security:

the direct actions will support the policy on nuclear safety, safeguards and security and

implementation of the relevant legislation by providing independent scientific and

technical evidence and expertise.

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**ANNEX II**

KEY IMPACT PATHWAY INDICATORS

Impact pathways, and related key impact pathway indicators, shall structure the monitoring of the

Euratom Programme's performance towards its specific objectives as referred to in Article 3(2). The

impact pathways shall be time-sensitive: they distinguish between the short, medium and long term.

Impact pathway indicators serve as proxies to report on the progress made towards achievement of

specific objectives. The micro-data behind the key impact pathway indicators, which are shared

with the Horizon Europe, are collected in a centrally managed and harmonised way, with minimal

reporting burden on the beneficiaries.

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Scientific impact pathways indicators

The Euratom Programme is expected to make progress as regards knowledge for reinforcing

nuclear safety and security; safe applications of ionising radiation; spent fuel and radioactive waste

management; radiation protection; and the development of fusion energy. Progress in this area will

be measured by indicators concerning scientific publications, progress in the implementation of the

fusion roadmap, development of expertise and skills, and access to research infrastructures.

|Towards scientific<br>impacts|Short-term|Medium-term|Longer-term|
|---|---|---|---|
|Improving the safe<br>and secure use of<br>nuclear energy and<br>non-power<br>applications of<br>ionizing radiation,<br>including nuclear<br>safety, security,<br>safeguards, radiation<br>protection, safe<br>spent fuel and<br>radioactive waste<br>management and<br>decommissioning|Publications -<br>number of Euratom<br>peer-reviewed<br>scientific<br>publications|Citations -<br>Field-Weighted<br>Citation Index of<br>Euratom<br>peer-reviewed<br>scientific<br>publications|World-class science -<br>Number and share of peer<br>reviewed publications from<br>Euratom Programme that are<br>core contribution to scientific<br>fields|
|Improving the safe<br>and secure use of<br>nuclear energy and<br>non-power<br>applications of<br>ionizing radiation,<br>including nuclear<br>safety, security,<br>safeguards, radiation<br>protection, safe<br>spent fuel and<br>radioactive waste<br>management and<br>decommissioning|Shared knowledge -<br>Share of research<br>outputs (open data/<br>publication/ software<br>etc.) shared through<br>open knowledge<br>infrastructure|Knowledge diffusion<br>- Share of open<br>access research<br>outputs actively<br>used/cited|New collaborations - Share<br>of Euratom beneficiaries<br>having developed new<br>transdisciplinary/<br>trans-sectoral collaborations<br>with users of their open<br>Euratom R&I outputs|

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|Towards scientific<br>impacts|Short-term|Medium-term|Longer-term|
|---|---|---|---|
|Fostering the<br>development of<br>fusion energy|Progress in the implementation of the fusion roadmap -<br>Percentage of the fusion roadmap's milestones established for the period<br>2021-2025 reached by the Euratom Programme|Progress in the implementation of the fusion roadmap -<br>Percentage of the fusion roadmap's milestones established for the period<br>2021-2025 reached by the Euratom Programme|Progress in the implementation of the fusion roadmap -<br>Percentage of the fusion roadmap's milestones established for the period<br>2021-2025 reached by the Euratom Programme|
|Maintaining and<br>further developing<br>expertise and<br>excellence in the<br>Union|Skills -<br>Number of<br>researchers having<br>benefitted from<br>upskilling activities<br>of the Euratom<br>Programme (through<br>training, mobility<br>and access to<br>infrastructure)|Careers -<br>Number and share of<br>upskilled researchers<br>with more influence<br>in their R&I field|Working conditions -<br>Number and share of<br>upskilled researchers with<br>improved working conditions|
|Maintaining and<br>further developing<br>expertise and<br>excellence in the<br>Union|The number of researchers having access to research infrastructure through<br>the Euratom Programme support|The number of researchers having access to research infrastructure through<br>the Euratom Programme support|The number of researchers having access to research infrastructure through<br>the Euratom Programme support|
|Maintaining and<br>further developing<br>expertise and<br>excellence in the<br>Union|Reference materials delivered and reference<br>measurements incorporated to a library|Reference materials delivered and reference<br>measurements incorporated to a library|Number of international<br>standards modified|

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Societal impacts pathways indicators

The Euratom Programme helps to address Community policy priorities concerning nuclear safety

and security, radiation protection and ionising radiation applications through research and

innovation, as shown by the portfolios of projects generating outputs contributing to tackling

challenges in these fields. Societal impact is also measured in terms of specific development in the

field of nuclear security and safeguards.

|Towards societal impacts|Short-term|Medium-term|Col4|Longer-term|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|Improving the safe and<br>secure use of nuclear<br>energy and non-power<br>applications of ionizing<br>radiation, including<br>nuclear safety, security,<br>safeguards, radiation<br>protection, safe spent fuel<br>and radioactive waste<br>management and<br>decommissioning|Outputs -<br>Number and share of<br>outputs aimed at<br>addressing specific<br>policy priorities|Solutions -<br>Number and share of<br>innovations and<br>scientific results<br>addressing specific<br>policy priorities|Solutions -<br>Number and share of<br>innovations and<br>scientific results<br>addressing specific<br>policy priorities|Benefits -<br>Aggregated estimated<br>effects from use of<br>Euratom-funded<br>results, on tackling<br>specific policy<br>priorities, including<br>contribution to the<br>policy and<br>law-making cycle|
|Improving the safe and<br>secure use of nuclear<br>energy and non-power<br>applications of ionizing<br>radiation, including<br>nuclear safety, security,<br>safeguards, radiation<br>protection, safe spent fuel<br>and radioactive waste<br>management and<br>decommissioning|Number of services delivered in<br>support of safeguards|Number of services delivered in<br>support of safeguards|Number of technical systems<br>provided and in use|Number of technical systems<br>provided and in use|

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|Towards societal impacts|Short-term|Medium-term|Longer-term|
|---|---|---|---|
||Number of training sessions delivered to front-line officers|Number of training sessions delivered to front-line officers|Number of training sessions delivered to front-line officers|
||Co-creation -<br>Number and share of<br>Euratom projects<br>where Union citizens<br>and end-users<br>contribute to the co-<br>creation of R&I<br>content|Engagement -<br>Number and share of<br>Euratom beneficiary<br>entities with citizen<br>and end-users<br>engagement<br>mechanisms after<br>Euratom project|Societal R&I uptake<br>Uptake and outreach<br>of Euratom<br>co-created scientific<br>results and innovative<br>solutions|

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Innovation impact pathway indicators

The Euratom Programme is expected to deliver innovation impacts supporting progress towards its

specific objectives. Progress in this area will be measured by indicators concerning intellectual

property rights (IPR), innovative products, methods and processes and their use, along with job

creation.

|Towards economic /<br>innovation impact|Short-term|Medium-term|Longer-term|
|---|---|---|---|
|Improving the safe and<br>secure use of nuclear<br>energy and non-power<br>applications of<br>ionizing radiation,<br>including nuclear<br>safety, security,<br>safeguards, radiation<br>protection, safe spent<br>fuel and radioactive<br>waste management<br>and decommissioning<br>Fostering the<br>development of fusion<br>energy<br>Maintaining and<br>further developing<br>expertise and<br>excellence in the<br>Union|Innovative outputs -<br>Number of innovative<br>products, processes or<br>methods from Euratom<br>Programme (by type of<br>innovation) and IPR<br>applications|Innovations -<br>Number of innovations<br>from Euratom projects<br>(by type of innovation)<br>including from awarded<br>IPRs|Economic growth -<br>Creation, growth<br>and market shares of<br>companies having<br>developed Euratom<br>funded innovations|
|Improving the safe and<br>secure use of nuclear<br>energy and non-power<br>applications of<br>ionizing radiation,<br>including nuclear<br>safety, security,<br>safeguards, radiation<br>protection, safe spent<br>fuel and radioactive<br>waste management<br>and decommissioning<br>Fostering the<br>development of fusion<br>energy<br>Maintaining and<br>further developing<br>expertise and<br>excellence in the<br>Union|Supported employment -<br>Number of FTE jobs<br>created and jobs<br>maintained in<br>beneficiary entities for<br>the Euratom project (by<br>type of job)|Sustained employment -<br>Increase of FTE jobs in<br>beneficiary entities<br>following Euratom<br>project (by type of job)|Total employment -<br>Number of direct<br>and indirect jobs<br>created or<br>maintained due to<br>diffusion of Euratom<br>results (by type of<br>job)|
|Improving the safe and<br>secure use of nuclear<br>energy and non-power<br>applications of<br>ionizing radiation,<br>including nuclear<br>safety, security,<br>safeguards, radiation<br>protection, safe spent<br>fuel and radioactive<br>waste management<br>and decommissioning<br>Fostering the<br>development of fusion<br>energy<br>Maintaining and<br>further developing<br>expertise and<br>excellence in the<br>Union|Amount of public and<br>private investment<br>mobilised with the initial<br>Euratom investment|Amount of public and<br>private investment<br>mobilised to exploit or<br>scale up Euratom<br>results|Union progress<br>towards 3 % GDP<br>due to Euratom<br>Programme|

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Policy impact pathways indicators

The Euratom Programme provides scientific evidence for policy-making. This in particular

concerns scientific support for other Commission services, such as the support to Euratom

safeguards, or to the implementation by Member States of Directives related to nuclear and ionising

radiation **[1]** .

|Towards policy<br>impact|Short-term|Medium-term|Longer-term|
|---|---|---|---|
|Supporting policy on<br>nuclear safety,<br>safeguards and<br>security|Number and share of<br>Euratom projects<br>producing<br>policy-relevant<br>findings|Number of outputs<br>having a demonstrable<br>impact on the policy|Number and share of<br>Euratom projects<br>findings cited in<br>policy/programmatic<br>documents|

Targets will be defined for both indirect and direct actions to reflect the expected results for each

part of the Euratom Programme.

**1** Commission Regulation (Euratom) No 302/2005 of 8 February 2005 on the application of
Euratom safeguards (OJ L 54, 28.2.2005, p. 1); Council Directive 2011/70/Euratom and
Council Directive 2014/87/Euratom of 8 July 2014 amending Directive 2009/71/Euratom
establishing a Community framework for the nuclear safety of nuclear installations
(OJ L 219, 25.7.2014, p. 42).

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