Article 1 
1. A multiannual framework programme for Community activities in the field of nuclear research and training is hereby adopted for the period 1994 to 1998. 2. The framework programme shall include all activities regarding research and technological development, including demonstration projects, international cooperation, dissemination and optimization of results, as well as training, in the fields of: - nuclear fission safety, - controlled thermonuclear fusion. 3. Without prejudice to the third paragraph of Article 7 of the Treaty, the amount deemed necessary for Community financial participation in this framework programme shall be ECU 1 254 million. Of this the indicative amount for the period 1994 to 1996 shall be ECU 617 million and the indicative amount for the period 1997 to 1998 shall be ECU 637 million. Not later than 30 June 1996, in the light of an assessment of the state of implementation of the framework programme, of its contribution to the competitiveness of Community industry at international level, of value for money and of the development of the financial perspectives of the European Union, the Council, acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 7 of the Treaty, shall review the above amount, with the possibility of increasing it to ECU 1 359 million.
Article 2 
The framework programme shall be implemented through specific programmes. These programmes shall be adopted in accordance with Article 7 of the Treaty. Each specific programme shall specify its precise objectives on the lines of the scientific and technological objectives in Annex III, define the detailed rules for implementing it, fix its duration and provide for the means deemed necessary. The implementation of this framework programme may also give rise to cooperation agreements with third countries or international organizations in accordance with Article 101 of the Treaty. Article 3 The detailed rules for financial participation by the Community in this framework programme shall be those provided for by the specific provisions regarding RTD funding of the Financial Regulation applicable to the General Budget of the European Communities as supplemented by Annex IV to this Decision. Article 4 1. The Commission shall continually and systematically monitor, with appropriate assistance from independent, external experts, the progress of the framework programme as regards the criteria and objectives set out in Annexes II and III. It shall examine in particular whether the objectives, priorities and financial resources are still appropriate to the changing situation. If necessary, it shall make proposals to adopt or supplement the framework programme according to the results of such monitoring. The Commission shall submit an annual report on the implementation of the activities carried out under this framework programme to the European Parliament and to the Council. 2. The Commission shall have an external assessment conducted by independent qualified experts into the management of and progress with Community activities carried out during the five years preceding this assessment. It shall communicate this assessment and conclusions, accompanied by its comments, to the European Parliament, the Council and the Economic and Social Committee prior to submitting its proposal for the next framework programme. 3. In order to help ensure, inter alia, cost-effective implementation of the framework programme, each specific programme shall provide for systematic monitoring with appropriate assistance from independent, external experts, and, on completion of the programme, independent evaluation against the precise objectives referred to in Article 2; the procedures for such valuation shall be laid down in each specific programme decision. Done at Luxembourg, 26 April 1994. For the Council The President G. MORAITIS (1) OJ No C 230, 26. 8. 1993, p. 35. (2) OJ No C 329, 6. 12. 1993, p. 328. (3) OJ No C 34, 2. 2. 1994, p. 90. (4) OJ No L 117, 8. 5. 1990, p. 28. (5) OJ No L 69, 20. 3. 1993, p. 43.
Article 3 
The detailed rules for financial participation by the Community in this framework programme shall be those provided for by the specific provisions regarding RTD funding of the Financial Regulation applicable to the General Budget of the European Communities as supplemented by Annex IV to this Decision. Article 4 1. The Commission shall continually and systematically monitor, with appropriate assistance from independent, external experts, the progress of the framework programme as regards the criteria and objectives set out in Annexes II and III. It shall examine in particular whether the objectives, priorities and financial resources are still appropriate to the changing situation. If necessary, it shall make proposals to adopt or supplement the framework programme according to the results of such monitoring. The Commission shall submit an annual report on the implementation of the activities carried out under this framework programme to the European Parliament and to the Council. 2. The Commission shall have an external assessment conducted by independent qualified experts into the management of and progress with Community activities carried out during the five years preceding this assessment. It shall communicate this assessment and conclusions, accompanied by its comments, to the European Parliament, the Council and the Economic and Social Committee prior to submitting its proposal for the next framework programme. 3. In order to help ensure, inter alia, cost-effective implementation of the framework programme, each specific programme shall provide for systematic monitoring with appropriate assistance from independent, external experts, and, on completion of the programme, independent evaluation against the precise objectives referred to in Article 2; the procedures for such valuation shall be laid down in each specific programme decision. Done at Luxembourg, 26 April 1994. For the Council The President G. MORAITIS (1) OJ No C 230, 26. 8. 1993, p. 35. (2) OJ No C 329, 6. 12. 1993, p. 328. (3) OJ No C 34, 2. 2. 1994, p. 90. (4) OJ No L 117, 8. 5. 1990, p. 28. (5) OJ No L 69, 20. 3. 1993, p. 43.
Article 4 
1. The Commission shall continually and systematically monitor, with appropriate assistance from independent, external experts, the progress of the framework programme as regards the criteria and objectives set out in Annexes II and III. It shall examine in particular whether the objectives, priorities and financial resources are still appropriate to the changing situation. If necessary, it shall make proposals to adopt or supplement the framework programme according to the results of such monitoring. The Commission shall submit an annual report on the implementation of the activities carried out under this framework programme to the European Parliament and to the Council. 2. The Commission shall have an external assessment conducted by independent qualified experts into the management of and progress with Community activities carried out during the five years preceding this assessment. It shall communicate this assessment and conclusions, accompanied by its comments, to the European Parliament, the Council and the Economic and Social Committee prior to submitting its proposal for the next framework programme. 3. In order to help ensure, inter alia, cost-effective implementation of the framework programme, each specific programme shall provide for systematic monitoring with appropriate assistance from independent, external experts, and, on completion of the programme, independent evaluation against the precise objectives referred to in Article 2; the procedures for such valuation shall be laid down in each specific programme decision. Done at Luxembourg, 26 April 1994. For the Council The President G. MORAITIS (1) OJ No C 230, 26. 8. 1993, p. 35. (2) OJ No C 329, 6. 12. 1993, p. 328. (3) OJ No C 34, 2. 2. 1994, p. 90. (4) OJ No L 117, 8. 5. 1990, p. 28. (5) OJ No L 69, 20. 3. 1993, p. 43.