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PURPOSE: to
adopt the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community
(Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007-2011). LEGISLATIVE ACT:
Council Decision 2006/970/Euratom concerning the Seventh Framework Programme
of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and
training activities (2007-2011). CONTENT: in
adopting this Decision the EU establishes a multi-annual framework programme
for nuclear research and training activities, referred to as the “Seventh
Framework Programme”, 2007 - 2011. The Decision has been adopted according to
article 7 of the Euratom Treaty. Accordingly, the programmes are drawn up for
a period of not more than five years. This Decision is not the same as the
EU’s Seventh Framework Programme, 2007 – 2013. For a summary of that
Framework Programme refer to: COD/2005/0043. The 7th
Euratom Framework Programme will comprise of Community research,
technological development, international co-operation, dissemination of
technical information and exploitation activities, as well as training. It is
defined by two specific programmes. The first
Specific Programme is made up of two components: - Fusion Energy Research: Objective: To develop safe, sustainable, environmentally
responsible and economically viable, technology. - Nuclear fission and radiation protection: Objective: To enhance the safety performance, resource efficiency
and cost effectiveness of nuclear fission and other uses of radiation in
industry and medicine. The second
Specific Programme, covers the nuclear activities of the Joint
Research Centre (JRC). Both Specific
Programmes are the subject of two separate legislative acts in which the
details of the Specific Programmes are outlined. See CNS/2005/0189 andCNS/2005/0190. All research
activities carried out under the 7th Framework Programme will be carried
out in accordance with fundamental ethical principles, including those
reflected in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. The
opinions of the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies will
also be taken into account. The maximum
overall amount for implementing the Seventh Framework Programme between 2007
and 2011 will be EUR 2 751 million. For further details on the
financial aspect of the Decision refer to the financial summary below. ENTRY INTO
FORCE: 31 December 2006.
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