| Author (Corporate) | Council of the European Union |
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| Series Title | Official Journal of the European Union |
| Series Details | L262, 19.10.2018 |
| Publication Date | 19/10/2018 |
| Content Type | Legislation |
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Summary: On 1 December 2017 the European Commission presented a proposal for a Regulation on the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2019-2020), complementing the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme for Research and Innovation. The Council of the European Union adopted the Regulation on 15 October 2018. Further information: In order to continue the funding of nuclear research and training it is necessary to adopt a new regulation to prolong all research activities carried out under Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1314/2013 on the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2014-2018). The Euratom programme proposal for 2019-2020 continues to complement the Horizon 2020 programme. It determines the budget for direct and indirect actions, sets research and development (R&D) objectives and identifies R&D support instruments. The proposed Regulation will ensure that Union-funded research and training in nuclear science and technology continue in 2019-2020, thereby maintaining a programme that complements, catalyses and coordinates Member States’ activities in order to maximise Union added value. Background: The primary aim of Euratom-funded fission research is to enhance the safety of nuclear technologies. This research also contributes to the development of safe, publicly acceptable solutions for the management of radioactive waste and to supporting radioprotection and the development of medical applications of ionising radiation. Euratom fusion research aims to help decarbonise the energy system by developing magnetic confinement fusion. The direct actions of the programme contribute to the implementation of nuclear safeguards in Europe and globally. |
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| Source Link | https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=uriserv:OJ.L_.2018.262.01.0001.01.ENG |
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| Subject Categories | Culture, Education and Research |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
