CELEX: 51989PC0386
Language: en
Date: 1989-07-27
Title: PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL DECISION CONCERNING THE CONCLUSION OF A COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY AND THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND IN THE FIELD OF MEDICAL AND HEALTH RESEARCH

COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
                                            C0MC89) 386 final - SYN 211
                                            Brussels, 27 July 1989
                             Proposal for a
                           COUNCIL DECISION
   concerning the conclusion of a Cooperation Agreement between the
    European Economic Community and the Republic of Finland in the
                 field of medical and health research
                     (presented by the Commission)
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                             EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM
Subject:   Proposal for a Council Decision concerning the conclusion of a
           Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and
           the Republic of Finland in the field of medical and health
           research.
    By its Decision of 17 November 1987 (1), the Council adopted a research
    and development programme of the Community in the field of medical and
    health research (1987 to 1991).      Article 7 of this Decision authorises
    the Commission to negotiate agreements with the non-member States
    participating in European cooperation in the field of scientific and
     technical research (COST) with a view to associate them wholly or partly
    with the programme.
    In the context of the implementation of the Framework Agreement for
    scientific and technical cooperation between the European Communities and
    the Republic of Finland, the conclusion of which on behalf of the EEC was
    approved by the Council Decision of 9 February 1987,           Finland has
    expressed an interest in cooperating in some of the research targets of
    the above-mentioned programme.
3.  Comprehensive research and development activities in the field of
    medicine and health are carried out in Finland.        Bearing in mind the
     scientific and technical importance of these activities and considering
     that cooperation with Finland in the field of medical and health research
     is likely to contribute effectively to the attainment of an optimum level
    of individual and public health, the Commission has negotiated a draft
     cooperation agreement with Finland.
    The draft agreement, which is annexed to the attached proposal for a
    Council decision, provides for:
    -   cooperation for a period from 1 January 1988 to 31 December 1991 in
        the following reseach targets of the Community programme:
              -  AIDS (Target 1.2),
              -  Medical technology development (Target II.1),
              -  Health services research (Target II.2).
        The cooperation consists of the coordination of the activities which
        form part of the research programmes of Finland and of the Community.
     -  a financial contribution from Finland for the implementation of the
        coordination activities.    This financial contribution is proportional
        to Finland's gross domestic product and covers coordination costs,
        management and operating expenditure and fellowships.
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      the enlargement of the Management and Coordination Advisory Committee
      on medical and health research (CGC) and of the relevant Concerted
      Action Committees (COMACs) to include Finnish representatives.
5. In view of the nature of the cooperation, any additional expenditure paid
   from the Community budget (relevant budget heading 7311) resulting from
   the implementation of this draft agreement will be covered by Finland's
   financial contribution.
   The funds paid by Finland will     be credited  to  the  Community budget
   (relevant budget article 602).
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                                Proposal for a
                               COUNCIL DECISION
concerning the conclusion of a Cooperation Agreement between the European
Economic Community and the Republic of Finland in the field of medical and
health research.
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and
in particular Article 130 Q (2) thereof.
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),
In cooperation with the European Parliament (2),
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),
WHEREAS by Decision 87/551/EEC (4),       the Council adopted a research and
development coordination programme of the European Economic Community in the
field of medical and health research (1987 to 1991);     whereas Article 7 of
this Decision authorises the Commission to negotiate agreements with the
non-member States participating    in European cooperation   in the field of
scientific and technical research (COST) with a view to associate them wholly
or partly with this programme.
(1)  O.J. N° C
(2)  O.J. N° C
(3)  O.J. N° C
(4)  O.J. N° L 334, 24.11.1987, p. 20
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WHEREAS by Decision 87/177/EEC (1), the Council approved the conclusion on
behalf of the European Economic Community of the the Framework Agreement for
scientific and technical cooperation between the European Communities and,
among others, the Republic of Finland,
WHEREAS the cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and
the Republic of Finland in the field of medical and health research should be
approved,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
The Cooperation Agreement between the European    Economic Community   and the
Republic of Finland in the field of medical and health research,     is hereby
approved on behalf of the Community.
The text of the Agreement is attached to this Oecision.
Article 2
The President of the Council shall carry out the notification as provided for
in Article 7 of the Agreement.
Article 3
The  present  Decision  shall  enter  into force  on  the  day following   its
publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities,
Done at ....
                                                          For the Council
                                                          The President
<1)  O.J. N° L  71, 14.03.1987, p. 29
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     COOPERATION AGREERENT
THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY
    THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND
        IN THE FIEL» OF
  MEDICAL ANO HEALTH RESEARCH
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                            COOPERATION AGREEMENT
                                   BETWEEN
                       THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY
                                     AND
                           THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND
                               IN THE FIELD OF
                         MEDICAL AND HEALTH RESEARCH
THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY, hereinafter referred to as "the Community",
and
THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND, hereinafter referred to as "Finland",
both hereinafter referred to as "the Contracting Parties",
WHEREAS the Contracting Parties concluded       a Framework    Agreement for
Scientific and Technical Cooperation which entered into force on 17 July
1987;
WHEREAS by its Decision of 17 November 1987, the Council of the European
Communities, hereinafter referred to as "the Council", adopted a research and
development coordination programme of the Community in the field of medical
and health research (1987 to 1991) which includes, among others, research
targets on AIDS, medical technology development and health services research;
WHEREAS comprehensive research and development activities    in the field of
medical and health research are carried out in Finland;
WHEREAS cooperation in the field of medical and health research is likely to
contribute effectively to the attainment of an optimum level of individual
and public health;
WHEREAS the Member States of the Community and Finland intend, in accordance
with the rules and procedures applicable to their national programmes, to
carry out the research described in Annex A and are prepared to integrate
such research into a process of coordination which they consider will be of
mutual benefit;
HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
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Article 1
The Contracting Parties shall cooperate for a period from 1 January 1988 to
31 December 1991 in the following research targets of the Community
programme:
-   AIDS (Target 1.2)
-   Medical technology development (Target II.1)
-    Health services research (Target II.2)
The research topics covered by this Agreement are outlined in Annex A.
The cooperation shall consist of the coordination of those activities which
form part of the research programmes of Finland and of the Community.
 Finland and the Member States of the Community shall remain entirely
 responsible for the research carried out by their national institutions or
bodies.
Article 2
 The Commission of the European Communities, hereinafter referred to as "the
 Commission", shall be responsible for the implementation of the coordination
 activities.
 It shall be assisted in its task by the Management and Coordination Advisory
 Committee on Medical and Health Research, hereinafter referred to as the
 "CGC", set up by Council Decision 84/338 (1).     This CGC may be assisted by
 Concerted Action Committees (COMACs) composed of experts designated by the
 competent authorities of Member States of the Community.
 The CGC, together with those COMACs relevant to the research targets referred
 to in Article 1, shall be enlarged to include two representatives designated
 by Finland who may be assisted or replaced by one Finnish expert.        These
 representatives and/or experts shall attend meetings of the CGC and those
 COMACs for all items relevant to those research targets.
 Article 3
 The    estimated    financial  contribution from   the   Community   for   the
 implementation of the coordination activities covered by this Agreement shall
 be set according to the amount available each year in the general budget of
 the European Communities for appropriations covering commitments to meet
 financial obligations of the Commission relating to coordination costs,
 management and operating expenditure and fellowships.
 (1>   OJ N u L 17? of 04.07.1904, p. X
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The estimated financial contribution from Finland for the same costs and
expenditures shall be proportional to the Community's contribution.         The
proportionality factor shall be given by the ratio between Finland's gross
domestic product (GDP),    at market prices, and the sum of gross domestic
products, at market prices, of the Member States of the Community and
Finland. This ratio shall be calculated on the basis of the latest available
OECD statistical data.
The total financial contributions from the Contracting Parties for the period
referred to in Article 1 are estimated to amount to:
-   Ecu 29,655,000 from the Community
-   Ecu    593,100 from Finland
The Ecu is that defined by the Council Regulation (EEC) No 3180/78 of 18
December 1978 changing the value of the unit of account used by the European
Monetary Cooperation Fund (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2626/84 (2).
The rules governing the financial contribution from Finland are set out in
Annex B.
Article 4
During the course of its third year,        the Commission shall evaluate the
programme, having regard to the objectives of the research targets referred
to in Article 1.    As a result of this evaluation, the Commission may, after
the CGC has been consulted, submit to the Council a proposal for a revision
affecting some or all of these research targets.      Finland shall be informed
of the results of this evaluation and of any possible revision.
Article 5
The Member States of the Community,         Finland and the Commission shall
regularly exchange all useful information concerning the execution of the
research subjects covered by this Agreement.         The Member States of the
Community and Finland shall provide the Commission with all information
necessary for coordination purposes.      They shall also endeavour to provide
the Commission with information on similar research planned or carried out by
bodies which are not under their authority. Any information shall be treated
as confidential if so requested by the party which provides it.
On completion of the coordination activities covered by this Agreement, the
Commission, in agreement with the CGC, shall send to the Member States of the
Community,    the European Parliament and Finland a summary report on the
implementation and results of the research.
Article 6
This Agreement shall apply, on the one hand, to the territories in which the
Treaty establishing the European Economic Community is applied and under the
conditions laid down in that Treaty and, on the other hand, to the territory
of the Republic of Finland.
(1)   0J N° L 379 of 30.12.197Ô, p. 1
(2)   OJ N° L 247 of 16.09.1984, p. 1
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Article 7
This agreement shall be approved by the Contracting Parties in accordance
with their existing procedures.     Subject to the Contracting Parties having
notified each other of the completion of the procedures necessary for this
purpose, it shall enter into force on 1st January 1988.
Article 8
1.   This agreement is concluded for the period referred to in Article 1.
     Should the Community revise the Community programme, the agreement may be
     terminated under mutually agreed conditions.    Finland shall be notified
     of the exact content of the revised programme within one week after its
     adoption by the Community.     The Contracting Parties shall notify each
     other within three months after the Community decision has been adopted
     if a termination of the agreement is envisaged.
2.   Whenever a decision on the Community programme is taken by the Community,
     Annexes A and B shall be amended in accordance with the Community's
     decision, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Contracting Parties.
 3.  Excepted as provided in paragraph 1 of this Article, either Contracting
     Party may at any time terminate this agreement with six months notice.
 Article 9
 This Agreement shall be drawn up in duplicate in the Danish, Dutch, English,
 French, German, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and Finnish languages,
 each of these texts being equally authentic.
 Done at
                                                    For the Council
                                                   of the European Communities
                                                    For the Republic of Finland
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                                    ANNEX A
                    RESEARCH TOPICS COVERED BY THE A6REENENT
Target 1.2 - AIDS:
Area 1.2.1     Disease Control and Prevention
Area 1.2.2     Viro-immunological Research
Area 1.2.3     Clinical Research
Target II.1 - MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT:
Area II.1.1    Diagnostic Methods and Monitoring
Area II.1.2    Treatment and Rehabilitation
Area II.1.3    Technical and Clinical Evaluation
Target II.2 - HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH (1):
Area II.2.1:   Research on Prevention
Area II.2.2:   Research on Care Delivery Systems
Area II.2.3:   Research on Health Care Organization
Area II.2.4:   Health Technology Assessment
Til  The following actions will be carried out through seminars,     studies and
     exchange of personnel for training purposes:
     -   Evaluation of integrated non-communicable diseases' prevention and
        control programmes (foreseen in Area II.2.1).
     -   Comprehensive community care of the mentally ill (foreseen in Area
         II.2.2).
     -   Health Care planning and management (foreseen in Area II.2.3).
     -   Evaluation of clinical practice in hospitals (foreseen in Area II.2.3).
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                                   ANNEX B
                               FINANCING RULES
Article 1
These provisions lay down the financing    rules for Finland referred to in
Article 3 of the Agreement.
Article 2
At the beginning of each year, or - in accordance with Article 8 of the
Agreement - whenever the Community programme is revised so as to involve an
increase in the amount estimated to be necessary for its implementation, the
Commission shall send to Finland a call for funds corresponding to its share
of the annual costs under the Agreement.
This contribution shall be expressed both in Ecu and in the Finnish currency.
The value in Finnish currency of the contribution in Ecu shall be determined
on the date of the call for funds.
The travel costs of Finnish representatives and experts deriving from their
participation in the work of the CGC and COMACs referred to in Article 2 of
the Agreement, shall be reimbursed by the Commission in accordance with the
procedures currently in force for the representatives and experts of the
Member States of the Community and, in particular, in accordance with Council
Decision 84/338.
Finland shall pay its contribution to the annual costs under the Agreement at
the beginning of each year and at the latest three months after the call for
funds is sent. Any delay in the payment of the contribution shall give rise
to the payment of interest by Finland at a rate equal to the highest discount
rate ruling in the Member States of the Community on the due date. The rate
shall be increased by 0.25 of a percentage point for each month of delay.
The increased rate shall be applied to the entire period of delay. However,
this interest shall be payable only if the contribution is paid more than
three months after a call for funds has been made by the Commission.
Article 3
The funds paid by Finland shall be credited to the three research targets as
budget receipts allocated to an appropriate heading in the statement of
revenue of the general budget of the European Communities.
Article 4
The provisional timetable for   the costs   referred to in Article   3 of the
Agreement are appended hereto.
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Article 5
The Financial Regulations in force applicable to the general budget of the
European Communities shall apply to the management of the appropriations.
Article 6
At the end of each year, a statement of appropriations for the three research
targets shall be prepared and transmitted to Finland for information.
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                                     PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE FOR THE COSTS RELATING TO THE RESEARCH TARGETS (ECU)
                                 Budget heading 7311 "Medical and Health research" (appropriations for commitments)
I                                             I   1987     |     1988     |     1989     |     1990     |     1991    |       TOTAL     |
|      I.         Initial estimate            I             I              I              I              I             I                I
I                of expenditure               I            I              I              I              I             I                 I
|                 - Target 1.2                | 2,160,000   |  3,500,000   |  4,000,000   |  3,340,000   |  1,000,000  |   14,000,000* |
|                 - Target II.1               |    460,000  |  3,550,000   |  3,400,000   |  2,840,000   |  1,250,000  |   11,500,000     |
j                - Target II.2                |   225,000  |   1,575,000  |   2,550,000  |   1,650,000  |   1,000,000 |     7,000,000   j
|                                     Total   | 2,845,000   |  8,625,000   |  9,950,000   |  7,830,000   |  3,250,000  |   32,500,000     |
 - — — - — i • -                            i                                                                            —               1
|      II.        Revised estimate of         |             |              |              |              |             I                I
|                 expenditure taking into     I             I              I              I              I            I                 I
I                account the Cooperation     I             I              I              I              I             I                 I
|                 Agreement with Finland      I             I             I              I               I            I                 I
|                -   Target 1.2               | 2,160,000  |   3,570,000  |   4,080,000  |   3,406,800  |   1,020,000 |    14,236,800*   |
|                -   Target II.1              j   460,000  |   3,621,000  |   3,468,000  |   2,896,800  j   1,275,000 j    11,720,800   |
|                -   Target II.2              j   225,000  |   1,606,500  j   2,601,000  |   1,683,000  |   1,020,000 j     7,135,500   |
|                                    Total    | 2,845,000  |   8,797,500  |  10,149,000  |   7,986,600  |   3,315,000 |    33,093,100    |
|      III.      Difference between II and I               I              I              I              I             I                 I
j                and I to be covered by     |           0  |     172,500  |     199,000  |     156,600  j      65,000 j       593,100*  |
|                Finland's contribution       I            I              I              I              I             I                 I
   * Including support for "centralized facilities" for primates
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               FICHE D'IMPACT SUR LA COMPETITIVITE ET L'EMPLOI
Ce projet a trait à une décision du Conseil concernant la conclusion d'un
accord de coopération entre la CEE et la Finlande dans le domaine de la
recherche médicale et sanitaire.
En tant que tel, ce projet peut avoir un impact positif sur les PME, dans la
mesure où il constitue un instrument facilitant l'accès à la connaissance et
à l'échange d'expériences.
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