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

**Interinstitutional File:**

**2018/0226(NLE)**

**'I/A' ITEM NOTE**

From: General Secretariat of the Council

**Brussels, 6 December 2019**
**(OR. en)**

**14627/19**

**RECH 509**
**COMPET 777**
**ATO 102**
**CADREFIN 393**

To: Permanent Representatives Committee/Council

No. prev. doc.: 14301/19

No. Cion doc.: 9871/18 RECH 275 COMPET 425 ATO 33 CADREFIN 82 IA 191 + ADD 1

Subject: Euratom programme complementing Horizon Europe: Proposal for a 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.

_- Progress report_

**I.** **INTRODUCTION**

1. On 7 June 2018, the Commission submitted to the Council a Proposal for a 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 **[1]** . The proposal is part of the 'Horizon

Europe' legislative package.

**1** Doc. 9871/18 + ADD 1

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2. The proposed Euratom Programme will pursue the current programme’s key research

activities (nuclear safety, security, radioactive waste and spent fuel management, radiation

protection and fusion energy), expand research into non-power applications of ionising

radiation, and make improvements in the areas of education, training and access to research

infrastructures. Furthermore, the programme shall also support the mobility of researchers in

the nuclear field in the framework of the Horizon Europe's ‘Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions’

(MSCA).

3. The Euratom Programme will complement Horizon Europe using the same instruments and

rules for participation. It will be implemented for five years in accordance with Article 7 of

the Euratom Treaty, to be extended in 2025 by two years in order to be aligned with the

Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027. The Programme foresees a financial envelope

of EUR 1,6 billion in current prices for the period 2021-2025.

4. Following Article 7 of the Euratom Treaty, the Community research and training programme

is to be adopted unanimously by the Council. The opinions of other institutions or bodies are

not required. However, in keeping with past practice, the Permanent Representatives

Committee decided on 13 July 2018 to consult the European Parliament and the European

Economic and Social Committee on the proposal. The European Parliament adopted its

opinion on 16 January 2019 and the European Economic and Social Committee on 12

December 2018.

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**II.** **WORK WITHIN THE COUNCIL**

5. The Joint Research and Atomic Questions Working Party started examining the proposal

under the Austrian Presidency in December 2018 with a presentation from the Commission

and work has been pursued by the Romanian and Finnish Presidencies.

6. The impact assessment accompanying this proposal was examined in detail on 14 and 28

February and on 14 March 2019, on the basis of the indicative checklist developed to examine

Commission impact assessments in the Council. Discussions focused on issues on which

delegations requested further clarifications. Following the clarifications provided by the

Commission, the Working Party proceeded with the examination of the proposal.

7. In the course of in-depth discussions at Working Party level, the Presidency has amended

several provisions of the Commission's proposal to take account of delegations' requests. At

the last Working Party meeting on 12 November 2019, a broad agreement was reached on the

majority of the compromise text. However, there were a number of outstanding issues that

remained to be solved.

8. The Presidency's compromise text was discussed at the Permanent Representatives

Committee (COREPER) meeting on 20 November 2019. However, some outstanding issues

remained. The Chair concluded that the compromise proposal would be submitted to the

Council (Competitiveness) to resolve the remaining outstanding issues with a view to

reaching a partial General Approach.

9. The Council at its meeting on 29 November 2019 discussed the Presidency' compromise text

set out in document 14301/19 and aimed to resolve the remaining outstanding issues.

However, due to the opposition of two delegations, the Council was unable to resolve the

issues and the partial General Approach was not reached (unanimity is required).

The Presidency compromise text as it stands following the Council meeting on 29 November

2019 is set out in the Annex to this Note.

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10. The proposed Regulation is part of the package of proposals linked to the Multiannual

Financial Framework (MFF) 2021-2027 and therefore dependent on the outcome of the

horizontal negotiations on the MFF. The Council will decide on the question of principle of

whether to maintain the Euratom Programme as part of the MFF negotiations.

Elements in brackets in the text require the completion of negotiations on the MFF and further

work for the Council to be able to adopt the Regulation. In particular, all provisions with

budgetary implications are in square brackets.

**III.** **OUTSTANDING ISSUES**

11. The Presidency considered the compromise text set out in Annex to this Note as a solid basis

for reaching a partial General Approach at the Competitiveness Council held on 29 November

2019. Most Member States were able to accept the Presidency text as a compromise but AT

and LU maintained their concerns on the Presidency's compromise proposal and their general

reservation on the whole text as well as their other scrutiny reservations. Although DE also

has reservations, they indicated at the Council that they were ready to abstain in the context of

reaching a partial General Approach and in that instance, they would add a statement to the

minutes. All reservations raised by delegations on the above-mentioned proposal appear in the

footnotes of the Annex to this Note.

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The main outstanding issues are as follows:

12. **Programme objectives and climate neutrality (Article 3(1) and Recital 2)**

The Presidency's compromise text on this Article and the corresponding Recital reflects the

continuous efforts of the Presidency to strike a balance between the different positions of

Member States as regards the potential contribution of nuclear research and training to the

long-term transition towards a climate neutral energy system. The wording of Article 3(1)

follows closely the wording of the current Euratom Regulation in force and that of the

previous one. The modifications made to Recital 2 clarify that the potential contribution

towards climate neutrality is without prejudice to the right of Member States to determine the

choice between different energy sources. A majority of Member States can support the text as

a compromise. AT and LU have requested the deletion of all linkages between nuclear

research and training and climate neutrality and have a reservation both in Article 3(1) and

Recital 2. DE has a reservation on Article 3(1) and Recital 2 and proposed at the

Competitiveness Council on 29 November 2019 to amend Article 3(1) with the introduction

of "for those Member States that decide to use nuclear power" (and aligning Recital 2

accordingly). However, DE also indicated that in the context of reaching a partial General

Approach and in the spirit of compromise, they would be able to abstain if their proposal was

not taken on board, while adding a statement to the minutes of the Council.

_In addition:_

13. AT and LU have a scrutiny reservation on Recital 14 as they have concerns with the use of

InvestEU funds for Euratom projects. The compromise text on Recital 14 clarifies that

financing Euratom projects from InvestEU should be in accordance with the provisions on

Annex V.B of the InvestEU Regulation.

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14. AT and LU have a scrutiny reservation on Recital 17 as regards the role of the Joint Research

Centre as they would like to delete 'in particular' from the compromise text. The Presidency

text, based on the comments received from Member States, provides that direct actions of the

Joint Research Centre (JRC) should be implemented taking into account the needs of the users

of the JRC and of Union policies, in particular in the field of nuclear safety, safeguards and

security. Likewise, AT and LU also have a scrutiny reservation on the role of the JRC as the

Euratom Implementing Agent in the Generation IV International Forum, as set out in the 3rd

paragraph of Annex I. In the compromise text, the Presidency has aimed to clarify this role.

15. AT and LU maintain a scrutiny reservation on Article 7 on European Partnerships as they

have concerns about partnerships in Euratom.

16. AT and LU have a scrutiny reservation on the 4th indent of paragraph (a)(5) of Annex I as

they would like to delete 'support' from the text. The compromise text on this provision

regarding the research and training fields which will be eligible for Euratom funding include

the field of nuclear security, safeguards and non-proliferation, comprising research and

support for enhancing safety and security in the context of the global Chemical, Biological,

Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Framework. AT and LU have also requested the deletion

of 'in particular' from paragraph (b)(2) of Annex I, on the promotion of innovation, knowledge

management, dissemination and exploitation of nuclear science and technology. The

Presidency text includes 'in particular for nuclear safety, security, safeguards, and radiation

protection' to cater for Member States' concerns.

17. Despite the significant efforts deployed on reaching a compromise on this proposal, the

Presidency is aware that further work is needed. It is the Presidency's intention to transmit the

file to the next Presidency.

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**IV.** **CONCLUSION**

18. The Permanent Representatives Committee and the Council are therefore invited to take note

of the above report on the progress made in the examination of the proposal for a Council

Regulation establishing the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic

Energy Community for the period 2021-2025 complementing Horizon Europe.

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**ANNEX**

2018/0226 (NLE)

Proposal for a

**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** **[1]**

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,

Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament **[2]**,

Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee **[3]**,

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.

**1** General reservation: AT, LU.
**2** Opinion of ..... Opinion delivered following non-compulsory consultation.
**3** OJ C..... Opinion delivered following non-compulsory consultation.

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

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

protection research has led to improvements in medical technologies from which many

citizens benefit and that research can now lead to improvements in other sectors such as

industry, agriculture, environment and security.

Without prejudice to the right of Member States to determine the choice between different

energy sources, research results of the programme established by this Regulation could also

contribute towards a climate neutral energy system in a safe, efficient and secure way. **[4]**

(3) In order to ensure 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.

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

Training Programme (COM(2017) 697 final) contains a set of guiding principles for the

Programme. These include: to continue supporting nuclear research focused on nuclear safety,

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

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

European Joint Programmes in the nuclear field; to continue and reinforce the Euratom

education and training actions for developing relevant competencies which underpin all

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

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

Programme; and to further exploit synergies between direct and indirect actions of the

Euratom programme.

**4** Reservation: AT, DE, LU.

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

critical mass of supported activities. This is 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 policy of the Union and its Member States on nuclear safety, safeguards and

security.

(5a) 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 ensuring 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.

(6) Fusion energy research is, in the context of this Regulation, 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 the [ITER

Council Decision]. 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 shall

complement the European activities on ITER in order to support the future ITER operations

and the preparation for the demonstration reactor DEMO.

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

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

(‘Horizon Europe’') established by Regulation (EU) No […] of the European Parliament and

of the Council **[5]** and should facilitate implementation of the Europe 2030 strategy and

strengthening of the European Research Area.

**5** Regulation (EU) No […] of the European Parliament and of the Council of […] establishing
EU FP9 - the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021-2027) and repealing
Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 (OJ […]).

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

programmes, from their design and strategic planning, to project selection, management,

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

governance.

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

out private financing and have a clear European added value. This will ensure consistency

between the actions of the Euratom programme and EU State aid rules, avoiding undue

distortions of competition in the internal market.

(9a) 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 foster a broad

discussion among all relevant stakeholders on the opportunities and risks of nuclear energy.

(9b) To address the needs in 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.

(10) This Regulation lays down a financial envelope for the Euratom Programme which is to

constitute the prime reference amount, within the meaning of [reference to be updated as

appropriate according to the new inter-institutional agreement: point 17 of the

Interinstitutional Agreement of 2 December 2013 between the European Parliament, the

Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters

and on sound financial management ], for the European Parliament and the Council during the

annual budgetary procedure.

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(11) Regulation (EU, Euratom) No[…] of the European Parliament and of the Council **[6]** (the

‘Financial Regulation’) applies to the Euratom Programme, unless otherwise specified in this

Regulation. It lays down rules on the implementation of the Union budget, including the rules

on grants, prizes, procurement, indirect implementation, financial assistance, financial

instruments and budgetary guarantees and provides for checks on the responsibility of

financial actors. [Rules adopted on the basis of Article 322 TFEU and of Article 106a of the

Euratom treaty also concern the protection of the Union's budget in case of generalised

deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States, as the respect for the rule of law

is an essential precondition for sound financial management and effective Community

funding.]

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

chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve 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.

(12a) Particular attention shall 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.

**6**

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(12b) 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

compliance with Articles 2 and 3 of the Treaty on European Union and Article 8 of the Treaty

on the Functioning of the European Union. The gender dimension should be integrated in

research and innovation content and followed through at all stages of the research cycle.

(12ba)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 on 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 their participation in activities under the Euratom Programme.

(12c) 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.

(12d) 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’).

(13) […]

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(14) The objectives of the Euratom Programme may be also addressed through financial

instruments under the InvestEU Programme, in accordance with Annex V.B of the InvestEU

Regulation. **[7]**

(15) In order to ensure the most efficient implementation possible and 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

Horizon Europe with certain adaptations or exceptions. Relevant definitions and main types of

action set out in Horizon Europe should apply to the Euratom Programme.

(16) The participant guarantee fund set up under Horizon 2020 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 (‘the Mechanism’)

established pursuant to Horizon Europe should cover actions under this Regulation.

(17) The Joint Research Centre (JRC) should continue to provide Union and Member States

policies, 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 **[8]** in the field of

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

of the Union. The JRC should continue to generate additional resources through competitive

support activities for Union policies or on behalf of third parties **[9]** . The JRC can participate in

indirect actions, where the relevant work programme so provides.

**7** Scrutiny reservation: AT, LU.
**8** Scrutiny reservation: AT, LU.
**9** Council conclusions, 26 April 1994, 94/C126/01 on the role of the Joint Research Centre
(JRC).

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(18) [In accordance with Regulations (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 **[10]** (the "Financial Regulation") and

(EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council **[11]** and Council

Regulations (Euratom, EC) No 2988/95 **[12]**, (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96 **[13]** and (EU)

2017/1939 **[14]**, the financial interests of the Union are to be protected through proportionate

measures, including the prevention, detection, correction and investigation of irregularities,

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

appropriate, 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) may 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.

**10** 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).
**11** 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 L248, 18.9.2013, p. 1).
**12** 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).
**13** 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).
**14** 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 L283,
31.10.2017, p.1).

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In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/1939, the European Public Prosecutor's Office (the

"EPPO") may investigate and prosecute offences against the financial interests of the Union,

as provided for in Directive (EU) 2017/1371 of the European Parliament and of the Council **[15]** .

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 EPPO in respect of those Member States

participating in enhanced cooperation pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2017/1939, and the

European Court of Auditors (ECA), and ensure that any third parties involved in the

implementation of Union funds grant equivalent rights.

(18a) Third countries which are members of the European Economic Area (EEA) may participate in

Union programmes in the framework of the cooperation established under the Agreement on

the European Economic Area [16], which provides for the implementation of the programmes by

a decision under that Agreement. Third countries may also participate on the basis of other

legal instruments. A specific provision should be introduced in this Regulation to grant the

necessary rights for and access to the authorizing officer responsible, OLAF and the ECA to

comprehensively exert their respective competences.]

**15** 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).
16 OJ L 1, 3.1.1994, p. 3.

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

Programme, 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 **[17]** .

(20) Pursuant to paragraph 22 and 23 of the Inter-institutional agreement for Better Law-Making

of 13 April 2016, there is a need to evaluate the Euratom Programme on the basis of

information collected through specific monitoring requirements, while avoiding

overregulation and administrative burdens, in particular on Member States. These

requirements, where appropriate, can include measurable indicators, as a basis for evaluating

the effects of the Euratom Programme on the ground.

(21) The Board of Governors of the Joint Research Centre (the ‘JRC’), set up by Commission

Decision 96/282/Euratom **[18]**, has been consulted on the scientific and technological content of

the direct actions of the JRC.

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

(23) For reasons of legal certainty, Regulation (Euratom) No […] should be repealed.

**17** 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).
**18** 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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HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

**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 the European Atomic Energy Community (the ‘Community’) funding and the rules for

providing such funding.

_Article 2_

**Definitions**

For the purposes of this Regulation, the relevant definitions set out in Regulation (EU) No xxx of

the European Parliament and of the Council (‘Horizon Europe’) **[19]**, apply. References in those

definitions to the Union and the Programme shall be construed as references to the Community and

the Euratom Programme. By derogation, ‘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) No xxx of the European Parliament and of the

Council (‘Horizon Europe’) are to the version in force on ... [OJ: insert date of entry into force of

Horizon Europe].

**19** Full title + OJ reference

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_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 potentially contribute to the long-term transition towards a

climate neutral energy system in a safe, efficient and secure way. **[20]**

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.

This may, if duly justified, include responses to emerging opportunities, crises and threats.

**20** Reservation: AT, DE, LU.

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_Article 4_

**Budget**

1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Euratom Programme shall be

[EUR 1 675 000 000 in current prices].

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

(e) EUR [724 563 000] for indirect actions in fusion research and development;

(f) EUR [330 930 000] for indirect actions in nuclear fission, safety and radiation

protection;

(g) EUR [619 507 000] for direct actions undertaken by the Joint Research Centre.

[The Commission may not deviate, within the annual budgetary procedure, from the amount

referred to in paragraph 2 (c) of this Article. ]

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

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

implementing the Euratom Programme, including administrative expenditure, as well as

evaluating the achievement of its objectives. The administrative expenses related to indirect

actions shall not exceed 6% of the total amount under the Euratom Programme. It may

moreover cover expenses relating to the studies, meetings of experts, information and

communication actions, in so far as they are related to the objectives of the Euratom

Programme, as well as 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.

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4. Where necessary and duly justified, appropriations may be entered in the budget beyond 2025

to cover the expenses provided for in paragraph 3, in order to enable the management of

actions not completed by 31 December 2025.

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

broken down over several years into annual instalments.

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 and transferrable in

accordance with Article 21 of Regulation (EU) XX […Common Provisions Regulation] may,

at their request, be transferred to the Programme. The Commission shall implement those

resources directly in accordance with point (a) of Article 62(1) of the Financial Regulation or

indirectly in accordance with point (c) of that Article. Where possible, those resources shall

be used for the benefit of the Member State concerned.]

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[ _Article 5_

**Third countries associated to the Programme**

1. The 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) countries covered by the European Neighbourhood Policy, 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;

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

–
a good capacity in science, technology and innovation;

–
commitment to a rules-based open market economy, including fair and equitable

dealing with intellectual property rights, backed by democratic institutions;

–
active promotion of policies to improve the economic and social well-being of

citizens.

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Association to the Programme of each of the third countries under point (c) 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:

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

participating in the Programme;

–
lays down the conditions of participation in the Programme, including the calculation of

financial contributions to the Programme and its administrative costs. These

contributions shall constitute assigned revenues in accordance with Article 21(5) of the

Financial Regulation;

–
does not confer to the third country a decisional power on the Programme;

–
guarantees the rights of the Union to ensure sound financial management and to protect

its financial interests.

2. The scope of association of each third country to the 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

Programme may be excluded from an association agreement for a specific country.

3. The association agreement shall, where appropriate, provide for the participation of legal

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

accordance with the conditions laid down therein.

4. 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 Programme, taking into account the

costs in the management, execution and operation of the Programme.]

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_Article 6_

**Implementation and forms of funding**

1. The Euratom Programme shall be implemented in direct management in accordance with the

Financial Regulation or in indirect management with funding bodies referred to in Article 62

(1)(c) of the Financial Regulation.

2. The Euratom Programme may provide funding in any of the forms laid down in the Financial

Regulation, in particular grants which shall be the main form of support for indirect actions in

the programme. It may also provide financing 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 Horizon Europe, 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.

The forms of funding, referred to in paragraph 2, 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.

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_Article 7_

**European Partnerships** **[21]**

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 and/or

contractual arrangements between the Commission and public or private partners

specifying the objectives of the partnership, related commitments from all involved

sides for financial and/or in-kind contributions of the partners, key performance and

impact indicators, outputs to be delivered and reporting modalities. 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);

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

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

to be delivered, based on the commitment of the partners for financial and/or in-kind

contributions and 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 they will more effectively achieve objectives of the

Euratom Programme than the Community alone and when compared to other forms of

support of the Euratom Programme. Those parts shall have an appropriate share of the

budget of the Euratom Programme.

**21** Scrutiny reservation: AT, LU.

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(b) Adhere to the principles of Union added value, transparency, openness, impact within

and for Europe, strong leverage effect on sufficient scale, long-term financial

commitment of all the involved parties, flexibility in implementation, coherence,

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

relevant, international initiatives or other partnerships.

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

out the Euratom Programme funding.

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

phasing-out are set out in Annex III to Horizon Europe.

_Article 8_

**Open Science**

The provisions on open science set out in Horizon Europe shall 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 third and fourth paragraphs of this article, Title II on rules for participation and

dissemination of Horizon Europe shall apply to actions supported under the Euratom

Programme. References therein to the Union and the Programme shall be construed as

references to the Community and the Euratom Programme, where appropriate. References

therein to 'security rules' shall include the defence interests of the Member States within the

meaning of Article 24 of the Euratom Treaty.

3. By way of derogation from Article 36(4) of Horizon Europe, the right to object may extend to

grants of non-exclusive licenses.

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4. By way of derogation from Article 37(5) of Horizon Europe, a beneficiary that has received

Community funding shall grant access to its results to the Community institutions, funding

bodies or 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 and shall be limited to non-commercial and non-competitive use

and shall be granted on a royalty-free basis.

5. The mutual insurance mechanism established pursuant to Horizon Europe shall cover the risk

associated with non-recovery of sums due by beneficiaries to the Commission or funding

bodies under this Regulation.

_Article 10_

**Cumulative, complementary and combined funding**

1. The Euratom Programme shall be implemented in synergy with other Union funding

programmes.

1a. 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. 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.

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[2. An action that has received a contribution from another Union programme may also receive a

contribution under the Programme, provided that the contributions do not cover the same

costs. The rules of each contributing Union programme shall apply to its respective

contribution to the action. The cumulative funding shall not exceed the total eligible costs of

the action and the support from the different Union programmes may be calculated on a pro

rata basis in accordance with the documents setting out the conditions for support.

3. Actions which comply with the following cumulative, comparative, conditions:

(a) they have been assessed in a call for proposals under the 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,

may receive support from the [European Regional Development Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the

European Social Fund+ or the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, in

accordance with paragraph 5 of Article [67] of Regulation (EU) XX [Common Provisions

Regulation] and Article [8] or Regulation (EU) XX [Financing, management and monitoring

of the Common Agricultural Policy]], provided that such actions are consistent with the

objectives of the programme concerned. The rules of the Fund providing support shall apply.]

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**CHAPTER II**

**PROGRAMMING, MONITORING, EVALUATION AND CONTROL**

_Article 11_

**Work programmes**

1. The Commission shall adopt, by means of implementing acts, in accordance with the

examination procedure referred to in Article 16(4), work programmes referred to in Article

110 of the Financial Regulation, for the implementation of the indirect actions. Work

programmes shall set out, where applicable, the overall amount reserved for blending

operations.

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

programmes shall, as appropriate, include the following:

(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 and the relative weight of the

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

(c) any additional obligations for beneficiaries, in accordance with Articles 35 and 37 of

Horizon Europe;

(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, this data shall also be made publicly

available in an accessible manner on the Commission's webpage according to the latest

update.

This shall include time-bound indicators to report on an annual basis on the progress of the

Euratom Programme towards the achievement of the objectives established in Article 3 and

set out in Annex II along impact pathways.

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

achievement of its objectives, the Commission shall adopt implementing acts to develop the

provisions for a monitoring and evaluation framework, including through amendments to

Annex II to review and complement the impact pathway indicators where necessary and set

baselines and targets. 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 programme

implementation and results are collected efficiently, effectively and in a timely manner

without increasing the administrative burden for beneficiaries. To that end, proportionate

reporting requirements shall be imposed on recipients of Community funds and, where

relevant, 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 and ensure

the visibility of the Community funding (in particular when promoting the actions and their

results, including for prizes) by providing coherent, effective and proportionate targeted

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

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

Euratom Programme, and its actions, and results. 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 R&I performing Member States. On the

basis of such analysis, targeted match-making events may be organised in function of specific

calls for proposals. Financial resources allocated to the Euratom Programme shall also

contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the Community, as far

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

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. 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.

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_Article 14_

**Evaluation**

1. Evaluations shall be carried out in a timely manner to feed into the decision-making process

on the programme, its successor and other initiatives relevant to research and innovation.

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

independent experts selected on the basis of a transparent process, carried out once there is

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

later than three years after the start of the 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 programme implementation and/or review the 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. The Commission or 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, 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.

They may be used by the Commission or 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.

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

5a. 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

programme.

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_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 fission

related aspects and fusion related aspects of the Euratom Programme.

With a view to facilitating the implementation of the programme, for each meeting of the

Euratom Programme Committee as defined in the agenda, the Commission will reimburse, in

accordance with its established guidelines, the expenses of one representative per Member

State, as well as one expert/adviser per Member State for those agenda items where a Member

State requires specific expertise.

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 when, within the time-limit for delivery of the opinion, the

chair of the Committee so decides or a simple majority of Committee members so requests.

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

implementation of the Euratom Programme and shall provide it 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 Programme by a decision under an international agreement

or by virtue of any other legal instrument, the third country shall grant the necessary rights and

access required for the authorising officer responsible, OLAF and the ECA to comprehensively

exert 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.]

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**CHAPTER III**

**TRANSITIONAL AND FINAL PROVISIONS**

_Article 18_

**Repeal**

Regulation [ _No: …establishing the Euratom Programme 2019-2020_ ] is repealed with effect from 1

January 2021.

_Article 19_

**Transitional provisions**

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

under Regulation [ _the Euratom Programme 2019-2020_ ], which shall continue to apply to

those actions until their closure.

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

_Euratom Programme 2019-2020_ ] shall be undertaken by the Committee referred to in Article

16.

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 under its predecessor, [ _the Euratom Programme 2019-_

_2020_ ].

4. [Reflows from financial instruments established by Regulation [ _the Euratom Programme_

_2019-2020_ ] may be invested in the Invest EU programme established by Regulation XX **[22]** ].

**22**

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_Article 20_

**Entry into force**

This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the

_Official Journal of the European Union_ .

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**

The specific objectives listed under Article 3(2) shall be pursued across the Euratom Programme,

according to the broad lines of activity described in this annex. By implementing these specific

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

legislation **[24]** and reinforces their research efforts and those of the private sector. These should

contribute to maintain and further develop the technological leadership in the nuclear domain.

In order to achieve the specific objectives, 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, will be ensured with Horizon Europe. Related research and

innovation activities may also benefit from financial support provided by the Funds under

Regulation [Common Provisions Regulation] as far as in line with these Funds' objectives and

regulations.

**24** In particular Council Directive 2009/71/Euratom of 25 June 2009 establishing a Community
framework for the nuclear safety of nuclear installations as amended by Council Directive
2014/87/Euratom of 8 July 2014; 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; Council Directive 2006/117/Euratom of 20 November 2006 on the](http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:32006L0117:EN:NOT)
supervision and control of shipments of radioactive waste and spent fuel; 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,
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 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.

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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. JRC as the Euratom Implementing Agent for

Generation IV International Forum (GIF) **[25]** will continue facilitating and coordinating the

contribution and participation of the Euratom Community to 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. **[26]**

Any new activity assigned to the Joint Research Centre (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 national public authorities and nuclear research stakeholders grouped in bodies or

frameworks such as European technology platforms, associations, initiatives and technical forums

for nuclear systems and safety, management of radioactive waste, spent nuclear fuel and radiation

protection/low-dose risk, nuclear safeguards and security, fusion research, or any relevant

organisation or forum of nuclear stakeholders.

**25** In accordance with Article III.2 of the Framework Agreement for International Collaboration
on Research and Development of Generation IV Nuclear Energy Systems.
**26** Scrutiny reservation: AT, LU.

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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**_ **[27]**

(1) **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.

(2) **Safe spent fuel and radioactive waste management:** 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;

Management and transfer of knowledge and competences between generations and

across Member States' programmes in radioactive waste and spent fuel management.

(3) **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.

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

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(4) **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.

–
Emergency preparedness for accidents involving radiation, and research on

radioecology.

–
Secure and safe supply and use of radioisotopes.

–
Research on models for radiological dispersion in the environment, and support

for data exchange, alert systems and cooperation on measurement techniques **[28]** (to

be implemented by direct actions).

**28** Art. 35, 36, 38 Euratom; Council Decision 87/600/Euratom.

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(5) **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 EU export control

regime.

–
Research and support for enhancing safety and security in the context of the

global CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) framework and

related Union strategies. **[29]**

–
Methods and technology for detection of nuclear and radioactive materials outside

regulatory control and prevention of and response to incidents involving such

materials including nuclear forensics.

–
Support for the capacity building on nuclear security using the European Nuclear

Security Training Centre.

**29** Scrutiny reservation: AT, LU.

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_**(b)**_ _**Maintain and further develop expertise and competence in the nuclear field within the**_

_**Community**_

(1) Education, training and mobility, including education and training schemes such as

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA).

(2) Promotion of innovation, knowledge management, dissemination and exploitation of

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

radiation protection. **[30]**

(3) Support for technology transfer from the research to industry.

(4) Support for the preparation and development of a competitive European fusion

industrial capacity.

(5) Support for the provision, availability and appropriate access of European and

international research infrastructures, including JRC’s infrastructures **[31]** .

(6) 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.

**30** Scrutiny reservation: AT, LU.
**31**
On the basis of the rolling investment plan for the JRC’s infrastructures.

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_**(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:

(1) Exploiting existing and future fusion facilities, including the allocation of operating

grants to fusion research infrastructures when appropriate.

(2) Preparation for future fusion power plants by developing all relevant aspects including

materials, technologies and designs.

(3) Implementing a focused education and training programme in addition to activities

under (b)(1).

(4) Coordination of common activities with the Joint Undertaking Fusion for Energy.

(5) Collaboration with the ITER Organisation.

(6) 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 Pathways Indicators**

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

Euratom Programme performance towards its specific objectives. The impact pathways are 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

will be collected in a centrally managed and harmonised way, with minimal reporting burden on the

beneficiaries. The key impact pathway indicators may be refined during the implementation of the

Euratom Programme.

**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, access to research infrastructures.

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|Towards scientific<br>impacts|Short-term|Medium-term|Col4|Longer-term|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|<br>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>|Publications – <br>number of Euratom<br>peer-reviewed<br>scientific publications<br>|Citations- <br>Field-Weighted<br>Citation Index of<br>Euratom peer-<br>reviewed scientific<br>publications<br>|Citations- <br>Field-Weighted<br>Citation Index of<br>Euratom peer-<br>reviewed scientific<br>publications<br>|World-class science - Number<br>and share of peer reviewed<br>publications from Euratom<br>programme that are core<br>contribution to scientific fields|
|<br>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>|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 access<br>research outputs<br>actively used/cited|Knowledge diffusion- <br>Share of open access<br>research outputs<br>actively used/cited|New collaborations - Share of<br>Euratom beneficiaries having<br>developed new<br>transdisciplinary/ trans-sectoral<br>collaborations with users of<br>their open Euratom R&I outputs|
|Fostering the<br>development of fusion<br>energy|Progress in the implementation of the fusion roadmap– <br>Percentage of the fusion roadmap’s milestones established for the period 2021-2025<br>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 2021-2025<br>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 2021-2025<br>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 2021-2025<br>reached by the Euratom programme|
|<br>Maintaining and further<br>developing expertise and<br>excellence in the Union|Skills-<br>Number of researchers<br>having benefitted from<br>upskilling activities of<br>the Euratom<br>programme (through<br>training, mobility and<br>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 upskilled<br>researchers with improved<br>working conditions|Working conditions - <br>Number and share of upskilled<br>researchers with improved<br>working conditions|
|<br>Maintaining and further<br>developing expertise and<br>excellence in the Union|The number of researchers having access to research infrastructure through the<br>programme support|The number of researchers having access to research infrastructure through the<br>programme support|The number of researchers having access to research infrastructure through the<br>programme support|The number of researchers having access to research infrastructure through the<br>programme support|
|<br>Maintaining and further<br>developing expertise and<br>excellence in the 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|Number of international<br>standards modified|

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**Societal impacts pathways indicators**

The Euratom Programme helps addressing EU 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|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|<br>Improving the safe and<br>secure use of nuclear energy<br>and non-power applications<br>of ionizing radiation,<br>including nuclear safety,<br>security, safeguards,<br>radiation protection, safe<br>spent fuel and radioactive<br>waste management and<br>decommissioning<br>|Outputs-<br>Number and share of<br>outputs aimed at<br>addressing specific EU<br>policy priorities|Solutions-<br>Number and share of<br>innovations and scientific<br>results addressing<br>specific EU policy<br>priorities|Solutions-<br>Number and share of<br>innovations and scientific<br>results addressing<br>specific EU policy<br>priorities|Benefits -<br>Aggregated estimated<br>effects from use of<br>Euratom-funded results,<br>on tackling specific EU<br>policy priorities, including<br>contribution to the policy<br>and law-making cycle|
|<br>Improving the safe and<br>secure use of nuclear energy<br>and non-power applications<br>of ionizing radiation,<br>including nuclear safety,<br>security, safeguards,<br>radiation protection, safe<br>spent fuel and radioactive<br>waste management and<br>decommissioning<br>|Number of services delivered in<br>support of safeguards in EU|Number of services delivered in<br>support of safeguards in EU|Number of technical systems<br>provided and in use|Number of technical systems<br>provided and in use|
|<br>Improving the safe and<br>secure use of nuclear energy<br>and non-power applications<br>of ionizing radiation,<br>including nuclear safety,<br>security, safeguards,<br>radiation protection, safe<br>spent fuel and radioactive<br>waste management and<br>decommissioning<br>|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|Number of training sessions delivered to front-line officers|
|<br>Improving the safe and<br>secure use of nuclear energy<br>and non-power applications<br>of ionizing radiation,<br>including nuclear safety,<br>security, safeguards,<br>radiation protection, safe<br>spent fuel and radioactive<br>waste management and<br>decommissioning<br>|Co-creation -<br>Number and share of<br>Euratom projects where<br>EU citizens and end-users<br>contribute to the co-<br>creation of R&I content|Engagement-<br>Number and share of<br>Euratom beneficiary<br>entities with citizen and<br>end-users engagement<br>mechanisms after<br>Euratom project|Engagement-<br>Number and share of<br>Euratom beneficiary<br>entities with citizen and<br>end-users engagement<br>mechanisms after<br>Euratom project|Societal R&I uptake <br>Uptake and outreach of<br>Euratom co-created<br>scientific results and<br>innovative 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 ionizing<br>radiation, including<br>nuclear safety, security,<br>safeguards, radiation<br>protection, safe spent<br>fuel and radioactive<br>waste management and<br>decommissioning<br> <br>Fostering the<br>development of fusion<br>energy<br>Maintaining and further<br>developing expertise<br>and 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<br>Intellectual Property<br>Rights (IPR) applications|Innovations-<br> Number of innovations from<br>Euratom projects (by type of<br>innovation) including from<br>awarded IPRs|Economic growth -<br>Creation, growth and<br>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 ionizing<br>radiation, including<br>nuclear safety, security,<br>safeguards, radiation<br>protection, safe spent<br>fuel and radioactive<br>waste management and<br>decommissioning<br> <br>Fostering the<br>development of fusion<br>energy<br>Maintaining and further<br>developing expertise<br>and excellence in the<br>Union|Supported employment - <br>Number of FTE jobs<br>created and jobs<br>maintained in beneficiary<br>entities for the Euratom<br>project (by type of job)|Sustained employment- <br>Increase of FTE jobs in<br>beneficiary entities following<br>Euratom project (by type of<br>job)|Total employment - <br>Number of direct and<br>indirect jobs created<br>or maintained due to<br>diffusion of Euratom<br>results (by type of job)|
|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<br>fuel and radioactive<br>waste management and<br>decommissioning<br> <br>Fostering the<br>development of fusion<br>energy<br>Maintaining and further<br>developing expertise<br>and 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 results|EU progress towards<br>3 % GDP due to<br>Euratom 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 nuclear and ionising radiation-related

directives **[32]** .

|Towards policy impact|Short-term|Medium-term|Longer-term|
|---|---|---|---|
|Supporting Union<br>policy on nuclear safety,<br>safeguards and security|<br>Number and share of<br>Euratom projects producing<br>policy-relevant findings|<br>Number of outputs having a<br>demonstrable impact on the<br>EU 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 programme.

**32** 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; 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; and Commission
Regulation (Euratom) No 302/2005 of 8 February 2005 on the application of Euratom
safeguards.

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