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2012/0321(NLE) Community legal framework for a European Research Infrastructures Consortium (ERIC): participation of associated countries

Progress: Procedure completed

RoleCommitteeRapporteurShadows
Lead ITRE SARTORI Amalia (icon: PPE PPE)
Lead committee dossier:
Legal Basis:
TFEU 187, TFEU 188 -a1

Events

2013/12/06
   Final act published in Official Journal
Details

PURPOSE: to amend the legal framework for a European Research Infrastructures Consortium (ERIC).

NON-LEGISLATIVE ACT: Council Regulation (EU) No 1261/2013 amending Regulation (EC) No 723/2009 concerning the Community legal framework for a European Research Infrastructures Consortium (ERIC).

CONTENT: the ERIC Regulation was adopted in 2009 with the aim of establishing a legal framework laying down the requirements and procedures for, and the effect of, setting up a European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC).

This Regulation amends the legal framework applicable to the European Research Infrastructure Consortium in order to make it easier for associated countries to become members of an ERIC.

Associated countries play an integral role in the preparation and the implementation of European research infrastructures and should be able to participate in ERICs on the same footing as Member States, as they contribute to the scientific excellence of Union research and to the competitiveness of the Union’s economy through their support.

The amendment seeks to ensure that a minimum of one Member State together with at least two Member States or associated countries is necessary for establishing an ERIC. Furthermore, it is provided that Member States or associated countries shall hold jointly the majority of voting rights in the general assembly.

ENTRY INTO FORCE: 26.12.2013.

2013/12/03
   EP/CSL - Act adopted by Council after consultation of Parliament
2013/12/03
   EP - End of procedure in Parliament
2013/12/03
   CSL - Council Meeting
2013/11/20
   EP - Results of vote in Parliament
2013/11/20
   EP - Decision by Parliament
Details

The European Parliament adopted by 658 votes to 17, with 10 abstentions, in the framework of a special legislative procedure (Parliament’s consultation), a legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 723/2009 concerning the Community legal framework for a European Research Infrastructures Consortium (ERIC).

It approved the Commission proposal unamended.

Documents
2013/10/16
   EP - Committee report tabled for plenary, 1st reading/single reading
Details

The Committee on Industry, Research and Energy adopted, in the framework of a special legislative procedure (Parliament’s consultation) the report by Amalia SARTORI (EPP, IT) on the proposal for a Council regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 723/2009 concerning the Community legal framework for a European Research Infrastructures Consortium (ERIC).

It approved the Commission proposal.

Documents
2013/10/07
   EP - Vote in committee
2013/03/27
   PT_PARLIAMENT - Contribution
Documents
2013/03/20
   ESC - Economic and Social Committee: opinion, report
Documents
2013/02/25
   EP - Committee draft report
Documents
2013/01/23
   EP - SARTORI Amalia (PPE) appointed as rapporteur in ITRE
2013/01/15
   EP - Committee referral announced in Parliament
2012/12/03
   EC - Legislative proposal published
Details

PURPOSE: to amend Regulation (EC) No 723/2009 concerning the Community legal framework for a European Research Infrastructures Consortium (ERIC) so as to facilitate the participation of associated countries in ERICs.

PROPOSED ACT: Council Regulation.

BACKGROUND: the ERIC Regulation was adopted by Council in 2009 to facilitate the establishment and operation of European research infrastructures on a non-economic basis . With the Regulation a new legal instrument was created at EU level for establishing European research infrastructures with a legal personality recognized in all Member States.

Since the entry into force of the Community legal framework for a European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC) in 2009, two European research infrastructures have been awarded ERIC status. Many of the projects included in the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI) Roadmap are planning to use the ERIC as the legal instrument to implement and operate the research infrastructure.

The ERIC Regulation provides for a distinction and a difference in treatment between Member States, associated countries, third countries other than associated countries and intergovernmental organisations . An ERIC needs at least three Member States as members and Member States shall jointly hold the majority of the voting rights in the assembly of members. An ERIC however, may be hosted by a Member State or an associated country.

Until now no associated countries or third states other than associated countries have become member of an ERIC . Associated countries play an integral role in the preparation and the implementation of European research infrastructures and should be able to participate in ERICs on the same footing as Member States, as they contribute to the scientific excellence of Union research and to the competitiveness of the Union's economy through their support.

Associated countries and in particular Norway, have indicated strongly that they intend to contribute as host or member to a significant number of ERICs that are in preparation if they would have voting rights as do EU Member States in an ERIC, especially when they would be host of an ERIC and thus provide substantial contributions to its activities.

IMPACT ASSESSMENT: the proposal for a limited technical amendment to the ERIC Regulation does not have any effect on the impact assessment carried out by the Commission when the said Regulation was proposed for adoption by then Council.

LEGAL BASIS: Articles 187 and 188 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU).

CONTENT: the objective of the proposed amendment of the ERIC Regulation is to avoid that associated countries would not be able to become host or member of an ERIC because in the current situation, their voting rights do not potentially reflect their financial support to ERIC projects.

As a result, the proposed amendment seeks to ensure that a minimum of one Member State together with at least two Member States or associated countries is necessary for establishing an ERIC . Furthermore, it is proposed that Member States or associated countries shall hold jointly the majority of voting rights in the general assembly . No other changes are proposed.

BUDGETARY IMPACT: the proposed amendment has no impact on the EU’s budget or that of its Member States.

Documents

Votes

A7-0331/2013 - Amalia Sartori - Vote unique #

2013/11/20 Outcome: +: 658, -: 17, 0: 10
DE IT FR GB ES PL RO BE HU SE PT CZ BG AT NL EL SK IE FI HR LT DK LV SI LU EE MT CY
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86
67
64
66
47
46
30
22
21
18
20
17
16
18
22
18
13
12
12
12
11
10
9
7
6
6
5
3
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Czechia PPE

2

Denmark PPE

For (1)

1

Luxembourg PPE

3

Estonia PPE

For (1)

1

Malta PPE

2

Cyprus PPE

1
icon: S&D S&D
176

Netherlands S&D

2

Ireland S&D

2

Finland S&D

2

Latvia S&D

1

Slovenia S&D

2

Luxembourg S&D

For (1)

1

Estonia S&D

For (1)

1

Cyprus S&D

1
icon: ALDE ALDE
81

Austria ALDE

1

Greece ALDE

1

Slovakia ALDE

For (1)

1

Lithuania ALDE

1

Denmark ALDE

2

Latvia ALDE

For (1)

1

Slovenia ALDE

2

Luxembourg ALDE

For (1)

1
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51

United Kingdom Verts/ALE

5

Spain Verts/ALE

1

Portugal Verts/ALE

For (1)

1

Austria Verts/ALE

1

Netherlands Verts/ALE

2

Greece Verts/ALE

1

Finland Verts/ALE

2

Denmark Verts/ALE

For (1)

1

Latvia Verts/ALE

1

Luxembourg Verts/ALE

For (1)

1

Estonia Verts/ALE

For (1)

1
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50

Belgium ECR

For (1)

1

Hungary ECR

For (1)

1

Netherlands ECR

For (1)

1

Croatia ECR

For (1)

1

Lithuania ECR

1

Denmark ECR

For (1)

1

Latvia ECR

For (1)

1
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27

United Kingdom GUE/NGL

1

Spain GUE/NGL

For (1)

1

Sweden GUE/NGL

1

Portugal GUE/NGL

4

Netherlands GUE/NGL

For (1)

1

Greece GUE/NGL

3

Ireland GUE/NGL

For (1)

1

Croatia GUE/NGL

1

Latvia GUE/NGL

For (1)

1

Cyprus GUE/NGL

1
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24

France EFD

Against (1)

1
4

Belgium EFD

For (1)

1

Netherlands EFD

For (1)

1

Greece EFD

1

Slovakia EFD

For (1)

1

Finland EFD

For (1)

1

Lithuania EFD

2

Denmark EFD

1
icon: NI NI
29

Italy NI

2

Spain NI

1
2

Belgium NI

Abstain (1)

1

Bulgaria NI

1

Ireland NI

For (1)

1

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The European Parliament adopted by 658 votes to 17, with 10 abstentions, in the framework of a special legislative procedure (Parliament’s consultation), a legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 723/2009 concerning the Community legal framework for a European Research Infrastructures Consortium (ERIC).

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PURPOSE: to amend Regulation (EC) No 723/2009 concerning the Community legal framework for a European Research Infrastructures Consortium (ERIC) so as to facilitate the participation of associated countries in ERICs.

PROPOSED ACT: Council Regulation.

BACKGROUND: the ERIC Regulation was adopted by Council in 2009 to facilitate the establishment and operation of European research infrastructures on a non-economic basis. With the Regulation a new legal instrument was created at EU level for establishing European research infrastructures with a legal personality recognized in all Member States.

Since the entry into force of the Community legal framework for a European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC) in 2009, two European research infrastructures have been awarded ERIC status. Many of the projects included in the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI) Roadmap are planning to use the ERIC as the legal instrument to implement and operate the research infrastructure.

The ERIC Regulation provides for a distinction and a difference in treatment between Member States, associated countries, third countries other than associated countries and intergovernmental organisations. An ERIC needs at least three Member States as members and Member States shall jointly hold the majority of the voting rights in the assembly of members. An ERIC however, may be hosted by a Member State or an associated country.

Until now no associated countries or third states other than associated countries have become member of an ERIC. Associated countries play an integral role in the preparation and the implementation of European research infrastructures and should be able to participate in ERICs on the same footing as Member States, as they contribute to the scientific excellence of Union research and to the competitiveness of the Union's economy through their support.

Associated countries and in particular Norway, have indicated strongly that they intend to contribute as host or member to a significant number of ERICs that are in preparation if they would have voting rights as do EU Member States in an ERIC, especially when they would be host of an ERIC and thus provide substantial contributions to its activities.

IMPACT ASSESSMENT: the proposal for a limited technical amendment to the ERIC Regulation does not have any effect on the impact assessment carried out by the Commission when the said Regulation was proposed for adoption by then Council.

LEGAL BASIS: Articles 187 and 188 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU).

CONTENT: the objective of the proposed amendment of the ERIC Regulation is to avoid that associated countries would not be able to become host or member of an ERIC because in the current situation, their voting rights do not potentially reflect their financial support to ERIC projects.

As a result, the proposed amendment seeks to ensure that a minimum of one Member State together with at least two Member States or associated countries is necessary for establishing an ERIC. Furthermore, it is proposed that Member States or associated countries shall hold jointly the majority of voting rights in the general assembly. No other changes are proposed.

BUDGETARY IMPACT: the proposed amendment has no impact on the EU’s budget or that of its Member States.

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The European Parliament adopted by 658 votes to 17, with 10 abstentions, in the framework of a special legislative procedure (Parliament’s consultation), a legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 723/2009 concerning the Community legal framework for a European Research Infrastructures Consortium (ERIC).

It approved the Commission proposal unamended.

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  • PURPOSE: to amend the legal framework for a European Research Infrastructures Consortium (ERIC).

    NON-LEGISLATIVE ACT: Council Regulation (EU) No 1261/2013 amending Regulation (EC) No 723/2009 concerning the Community legal framework for a European Research Infrastructures Consortium (ERIC).

    CONTENT: the ERIC Regulation was adopted in 2009 with the aim of establishing a legal framework laying down the requirements and procedures for, and the effect of, setting up a European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC).

    This Regulation amends the legal framework applicable to the European Research Infrastructure Consortium in order to make it easier for associated countries to become members of an ERIC.

    Associated countries play an integral role in the preparation and the implementation of European research infrastructures and should be able to participate in ERICs on the same footing as Member States, as they contribute to the scientific excellence of Union research and to the competitiveness of the Union’s economy through their support.

    The amendment seeks to ensure that a minimum of one Member State together with at least two Member States or associated countries is necessary for establishing an ERIC. Furthermore, it is provided that Member States or associated countries shall hold jointly the majority of voting rights in the general assembly.

    ENTRY INTO FORCE: 26.12.2013.

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  • The European Parliament adopted by 658 votes to 17, with 10 abstentions, in the framework of a special legislative procedure (Parliament’s consultation), a legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 723/2009 concerning the Community legal framework for a European Research Infrastructures Consortium (ERIC).

    It approved the Commission proposal unamended.

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  • The Committee on Industry, Research and Energy adopted, in the framework of a special legislative procedure (Parliament’s consultation) the report by Amalia SARTORI (EPP, IT) on the proposal for a Council regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 723/2009 concerning the Community legal framework for a European Research Infrastructures Consortium (ERIC).

    It approved the Commission proposal.

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  • PURPOSE: to amend Regulation (EC) No 723/2009 concerning the Community legal framework for a European Research Infrastructures Consortium (ERIC) so as to facilitate the participation of associated countries in ERICs.

    PROPOSED ACT: Council Regulation.

    BACKGROUND: the ERIC Regulation was adopted by Council in 2009 to facilitate the establishment and operation of European research infrastructures on a non-economic basis. With the Regulation a new legal instrument was created at EU level for establishing European research infrastructures with a legal personality recognized in all Member States.

    Since the entry into force of the Community legal framework for a European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC) in 2009, two European research infrastructures have been awarded ERIC status. Many of the projects included in the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI) Roadmap are planning to use the ERIC as the legal instrument to implement and operate the research infrastructure.

    The ERIC Regulation provides for a distinction and a difference in treatment between Member States, associated countries, third countries other than associated countries and intergovernmental organisations. An ERIC needs at least three Member States as members and Member States shall jointly hold the majority of the voting rights in the assembly of members. An ERIC however, may be hosted by a Member State or an associated country.

    Until now no associated countries or third states other than associated countries have become member of an ERIC. Associated countries play an integral role in the preparation and the implementation of European research infrastructures and should be able to participate in ERICs on the same footing as Member States, as they contribute to the scientific excellence of Union research and to the competitiveness of the Union's economy through their support.

    Associated countries and in particular Norway, have indicated strongly that they intend to contribute as host or member to a significant number of ERICs that are in preparation if they would have voting rights as do EU Member States in an ERIC, especially when they would be host of an ERIC and thus provide substantial contributions to its activities.

    IMPACT ASSESSMENT: the proposal for a limited technical amendment to the ERIC Regulation does not have any effect on the impact assessment carried out by the Commission when the said Regulation was proposed for adoption by then Council.

    LEGAL BASIS: Articles 187 and 188 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU).

    CONTENT: the objective of the proposed amendment of the ERIC Regulation is to avoid that associated countries would not be able to become host or member of an ERIC because in the current situation, their voting rights do not potentially reflect their financial support to ERIC projects.

    As a result, the proposed amendment seeks to ensure that a minimum of one Member State together with at least two Member States or associated countries is necessary for establishing an ERIC. Furthermore, it is proposed that Member States or associated countries shall hold jointly the majority of voting rights in the general assembly. No other changes are proposed.

    BUDGETARY IMPACT: the proposed amendment has no impact on the EU’s budget or that of its Member States.

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PURPOSE: to amend Regulation (EC) No 723/2009 concerning the Community legal framework for a European Research Infrastructures Consortium (ERIC) so as to facilitate the participation of associated countries in ERICs.

PROPOSED ACT: Council Regulation.

BACKGROUND: the ERIC Regulation was adopted by Council in 2009 to facilitate the establishment and operation of European research infrastructures on a non-economic basis. With the Regulation a new legal instrument was created at EU level for establishing European research infrastructures with a legal personality recognized in all Member States.

Since the entry into force of the Community legal framework for a European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC) in 2009, two European research infrastructures have been awarded ERIC status. Many of the projects included in the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI) Roadmap are planning to use the ERIC as the legal instrument to implement and operate the research infrastructure.

The ERIC Regulation provides for a distinction and a difference in treatment between Member States, associated countries, third countries other than associated countries and intergovernmental organisations. An ERIC needs at least three Member States as members and Member States shall jointly hold the majority of the voting rights in the assembly of members. An ERIC however, may be hosted by a Member State or an associated country.

Until now no associated countries or third states other than associated countries have become member of an ERIC. Associated countries play an integral role in the preparation and the implementation of European research infrastructures and should be able to participate in ERICs on the same footing as Member States, as they contribute to the scientific excellence of Union research and to the competitiveness of the Union's economy through their support.

Associated countries and in particular Norway, have indicated strongly that they intend to contribute as host or member to a significant number of ERICs that are in preparation if they would have voting rights as do EU Member States in an ERIC, especially when they would be host of an ERIC and thus provide substantial contributions to its activities.

IMPACT ASSESSMENT: the proposal for a limited technical amendment to the ERIC Regulation does not have any effect on the impact assessment carried out by the Commission when the said Regulation was proposed for adoption by then Council.

LEGAL BASIS: Articles 187 and 188 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU).

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As a result, the proposed amendment seeks to ensure that a minimum of one Member State together with at least two Member States or associated countries is necessary for establishing an ERIC. Furthermore, it is proposed that Member States or associated countries shall hold jointly the majority of voting rights in the general assembly. No other changes are proposed.

BUDGETARY IMPACT: the proposed amendment has no impact on the EU’s budget or that of its Member States.

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BACKGROUND: the ERIC Regulation was adopted by Council in 2009 to facilitate the establishment and operation of European research infrastructures on a non-economic basis. With the Regulation a new legal instrument was created at EU level for establishing European research infrastructures with a legal personality recognized in all Member States.

Since the entry into force of the Community legal framework for a European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC) in 2009, two European research infrastructures have been awarded ERIC status. Many of the projects included in the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI) Roadmap are planning to use the ERIC as the legal instrument to implement and operate the research infrastructure.

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Associated countries and in particular Norway, have indicated strongly that they intend to contribute as host or member to a significant number of ERICs that are in preparation if they would have voting rights as do EU Member States in an ERIC, especially when they would be host of an ERIC and thus provide substantial contributions to its activities.

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LEGAL BASIS: Articles 187 and 188 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU).

CONTENT: the objective of the proposed amendment of the ERIC Regulation is to avoid that associated countries would not be able to become host or member of an ERIC because in the current situation, their voting rights do not potentially reflect their financial support to ERIC projects.

As a result, the proposed amendment seeks to ensure that a minimum of one Member State together with at least two Member States or associated countries is necessary for establishing an ERIC. Furthermore, it is proposed that Member States or associated countries shall hold jointly the majority of voting rights in the general assembly. No other changes are proposed.

BUDGETARY IMPACT: the proposed amendment has no impact on the EU’s budget or that of its Member States.

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  • group: EPP name: SARTORI Amalia
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2013-01-23T00:00:00
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  • group: EPP name: SARTORI Amalia
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ITRE/7/11424
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Preparatory phase in Parliament
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Awaiting Parliament 1st reading / single reading / budget 1st stage
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CELEX:52012PC0682:EN
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  • PURPOSE: to amend Regulation (EC) No 723/2009 concerning the Community legal framework for a European Research Infrastructures Consortium (ERIC) so as to facilitate the participation of associated countries in ERICs.

    PROPOSED ACT: Council Regulation.

    BACKGROUND: the ERIC Regulation was adopted by Council in 2009 to facilitate the establishment and operation of European research infrastructures on a non-economic basis. With the Regulation a new legal instrument was created at EU level for establishing European research infrastructures with a legal personality recognized in all Member States.

    Since the entry into force of the Community legal framework for a European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC) in 2009, two European research infrastructures have been awarded ERIC status. Many of the projects included in the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI) Roadmap are planning to use the ERIC as the legal instrument to implement and operate the research infrastructure.

    The ERIC Regulation provides for a distinction and a difference in treatment between Member States, associated countries, third countries other than associated countries and intergovernmental organisations. An ERIC needs at least three Member States as members and Member States shall jointly hold the majority of the voting rights in the assembly of members. An ERIC however, may be hosted by a Member State or an associated country.

    Until now no associated countries or third states other than associated countries have become member of an ERIC. Associated countries play an integral role in the preparation and the implementation of European research infrastructures and should be able to participate in ERICs on the same footing as Member States, as they contribute to the scientific excellence of Union research and to the competitiveness of the Union's economy through their support.

    Associated countries and in particular Norway, have indicated strongly that they intend to contribute as host or member to a significant number of ERICs that are in preparation if they would have voting rights as do EU Member States in an ERIC, especially when they would be host of an ERIC and thus provide substantial contributions to its activities.

    IMPACT ASSESSMENT: the proposal for a limited technical amendment to the ERIC Regulation does not have any effect on the impact assessment carried out by the Commission when the said Regulation was proposed for adoption by then Council.

    LEGAL BASIS: Articles 187 and 188 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU).

    CONTENT: the objective of the proposed amendment of the ERIC Regulation is to avoid that associated countries would not be able to become host or member of an ERIC because in the current situation, their voting rights do not potentially reflect their financial support to ERIC projects.

    As a result, the proposed amendment seeks to ensure that a minimum of one Member State together with at least two Member States or associated countries is necessary for establishing an ERIC. Furthermore, it is proposed that Member States or associated countries shall hold jointly the majority of voting rights in the general assembly. No other changes are proposed.

    BUDGETARY IMPACT: the proposed amendment has no impact on the EU’s budget or that of its Member States.

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  • date: 2012-12-03T00:00:00 docs: url: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/registre/docs_autres_institutions/commission_europeenne/com/2012/0682/COM_COM(2012)0682_FR.pdf type: Legislative proposal published title: COM(2012)0682 body: EC commission: DG: url: http://ec.europa.eu/research/home.cfm title: Research and Innovation Commissioner: GEOGHEGAN-QUINN Máire type: Legislative proposal
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  • body: EP responsible: True committee_full: Industry, Research and Energy committee: ITRE
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  • body: EC dg: url: http://ec.europa.eu/research/home.cfm title: Research and Innovation commissioner: GEOGHEGAN-QUINN Máire
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2012/0321(NLE)
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Community legal framework for a European Research Infrastructures Consortium (ERIC): participation of associated countries
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Preparatory phase in Parliament
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Amending Regulation (EC) No 723/2009
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Consultation of Parliament
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NLE - Non-legislative enactments
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