Activities of Hans-Olaf HENKEL related to 2017/0312(NLE)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the proposal for a Council 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 PDF (617 KB) DOC (97 KB)
Amendments (10)
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) New recital (1) The scope for the financing of the Euratom Research and Training Programme 2019-2020 should be maintained and reflect the 2014-2018 Programme. This is of paramount importance to maintain continuity in on- going projects and investments, including those crucial for the Fusion Roadmap. It is also essential to reflect and ensure continuity in the funding decisions agreed for this programme under the current Multiannual Financial Framework. The adoption of the Basic Act will facilitate and ensure the continuation of those projects which contribute to the long-term aims of the European Union, including the Fusion Road Map.
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Nuclear research can contribute to social and economic prosperity and environmental sustainability by improving nuclear safety, security and radiation protection. Equally important is the potential contribution of nuclear research to the long term decarbonisation of the energy system in a safe, efficient and secure way.
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) In regards to Brexit, existing collaboration on common research programmes, especially on nuclear research, should be continued with the United Kingdom.
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Notwithstanding the potential impact of nuclear energy on energy supply and economic development, severe nuclear accidents may endanger human health. Therefore, nuclear safety and, where appropriate, security aspects dealt with by the Joint Research Centre (the 'JRC') should be given the greatest possible attention in the Euratom Programme.
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) 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, for instance in the field of health.
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of the Euratom Programme is to pursue nuclear research and training activities with an emphasis on continuous improvement of nuclear safety, security and radiation protection, notably to potentially contribute to the long-term decarbonisation of the energy system in a safe, efficient and secure way. The general objective shall be implemented through the activities specified in Annex I in the form of direct and indirect actions which pursue the specific objectives set out in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Article.
Amendment 143 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) promoting innovation, technology leadership and industrial competitiveness;
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) countries or territories, such as the United Kingdom, associated to the Seventh Euratom Framework Programme or the Euratom Research and Training Programme 2014-2018.
Amendment 180 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2
Annex I – paragraph 2
Nuclear power constittributes an element in the debate on combating climate change and reducing Europe's dependence on imported energyto combating climate change. In the broader context of finding a sustainable energy-mix for the future, the Euratom Programme will also contribute through its research activities to the debate on the benefits and the limitations of nuclear fission energy for a low-carbon economy. Through ensuring continuous improvement of nuclear safety, more advanced nuclear technologies could also offer the prospect of significant improvements in efficiency and use of resources and producing less waste than current designs. Nuclear safety aspects will receive the greatest possible attention.
Amendment 190 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 6 – point a – paragraph 2
Annex I – paragraph 6 – point a – paragraph 2
In line with the general objective, support to joint research activities concerning the safe operation and decommissioning of reactor systems (including fuel cycle facilities) in use in the Union or, to the extent necessary in order to maintain broad nuclear safety expertise in the Union, those reactor types which may be used in the future, focusing exclusively on safety aspects, including on all aspects of the fuel cycle such as partitioning and transmutation.