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2013/0420(NLE) EU/Azerbaijan Framework Agreement: general principles for the participation of Azerbaijan in Union programmes. Protocol to the EC/Azerbaijan Partnership and Cooperation Agreement

Progress: Procedure completed

RoleCommitteeRapporteurShadows
Lead AFET NICOLAI Norica (icon: ALDE ALDE) MCALLISTER David (icon: PPE PPE), LÓPEZ Javi (icon: S&D S&D), DEMESMAEKER Mark (icon: ECR ECR)
Former Responsible Committee AFET
Committee Opinion DEVE
Committee Opinion INTA
Former Committee Opinion INTA
Former Committee Opinion DEVE
Lead committee dossier:
Legal Basis:
TFEU 212, TFEU 218-p6a

Events

2016/07/26
   Final act published in Official Journal
Details

PURPOSE: to conclude a Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Azerbaijan, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and Azerbaijan on the general principles for the participation of this country Azerbaijan in Union programmes.

NON-LEGISLATIVE ACT: Council Decision (EU) 2016/1210 on the conclusion of a Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Azerbaijan, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and Azerbaijan on the general principles for the participation of this country in Union programmes.

CONTENT: under this Decision, the Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Azerbaijan, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and Azerbaijan on the general principles for the participation of this country in Union programmes is hereby approved on behalf of the Union.

The objective of the Protocol is to lay down the financial and technical rules enabling Azerbaijan to participate in certain Union programmes.

The horizontal framework established by the Protocol constitutes an economic, financial and technical cooperation measure which allows for access to assistance, in particular financial assistance, to be provided by the Union pursuant to those Union programmes. That framework applies only to those Union programmes for which the relevant constitutive legal acts provide for the possibility of the participation of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The conclusion of the Protocol therefore does not entail the exercise of powers under the various sectoral policies pursued by the programmes, which are exercised when establishing the programmes.

ENTRY INTO FORCE: 18.7.2016.

Documents
Decision 2016/1210
OJ L 199 26.07.2016, p. 0001
2016/07/18
   EP/CSL - Act adopted by Council after consultation of Parliament
2016/07/18
   EP - End of procedure in Parliament
2016/07/18
   CSL - Council Meeting
2016/07/06
   EP - Results of vote in Parliament
Documents
Results of vote in Parliament
2016/07/06
   EP - Decision by Parliament
Details

The European Parliament adopted by 577 votes to 67, with 51 votes, a legislative resolution on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of a Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Azerbaijan, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Azerbaijan on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Union programmes.

In line with the recommendation made by the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the European Parliament gave its consent to the conclusion of the Protocol .

To recall, the aim of the Protocol is to lay down financial and technical rules enabling Azerbaijan to participate in certain European Union Programmes open to third countries. The Protocol determines in particular the specific terms and conditions, in particular, the financial contribution and reporting and evaluation procedures, regarding the participation of Azerbaijan in each particular programme in an agreement between the European Commission and the competent authorities of Azerbaijan.

Documents
T8-0301/2016
2016/06/16
   EP - Committee report tabled for plenary, 1st reading/single reading
Details

The Committee on Foreign Affairs adopted the report by Norica NICOLAI (ADLR, RO) on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of a Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Azerbaijan, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Azerbaijan on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Union programmes.

The committee recommended the European Parliament to give its consent to the conclusion of the Protocol.

To recall, the aim of the Protocol is to lay down financial and technical rules enabling Azerbaijan to participate in certain European Union Programmes open to third countries.

Furthermore, Azerbaijan is an important energy partner for the EU. However, the importance of EU-Azerbaijan relations is not limited to energy security, and the relevance of this partnership should be considered in the context of all aspects of cooperation envisaged in the framework of Eastern Partnership. Rule of law, human rights and democracy remain core principles on which relations of the EU with third countries should be based on. In this context, the framework agreement under consideration aims to promote cooperation in sectors and foster people-to-people contacts which should be beneficial for the society.

Documents
A8-0210/2016
2016/06/14
   EP - Vote in committee
2015/04/01
   EP - Amendments tabled in committee
Documents
PE554.713
2015/03/06
   EP - Committee draft report
Documents
PE549.452
2014/10/01
   EP - NICOLAI Norica (ALDE) appointed as rapporteur in AFET
2014/07/03
   EP - Committee referral announced in Parliament
2014/02/07
   CSL - Legislative proposal
Details

PURPOSE: to conclude a Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Azerbaijan, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Azerbaijan on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Union programmes.

PROPOSED ACT: Council Decision.

ROLE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT: Council may adopt the act only if Parliament has given its consent.

CONTEXT: the Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Azerbaijan, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Azerbaijan on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Union programmes was signed on behalf of the Union.

The Protocol should therefore be approved in the name of the European Union.

CONTENT: with this Decision proposal, the Council is invited to approve in the name of the European Union, the Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Azerbaijan, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Azerbaijan on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Union programmes.

For the material content of the Protocol, see the summary of the Commission’s initial legislative proposal dated 06/12/2013 .

Documents
05616/2014
2014/02/07
   CSL - Document attached to the procedure
Documents
05618/2014
2014/02/06
   EC - Legislative proposal published
Details

PURPOSE: to conclude a Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Azerbaijan, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Azerbaijan on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Union programmes.

PROPOSED ACT: Council Decision.

ROLE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT: Council may adopt the act only if Parliament has given its consent.

CONTEXT: the Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Azerbaijan, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Azerbaijan on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Union programmes was signed on behalf of the Union.

The Protocol should therefore be approved in the name of the European Union.

CONTENT: with this Decision proposal, the Council is invited to approve in the name of the European Union, the Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Azerbaijan, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Azerbaijan on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Union programmes.

For the material content of the Protocol, see the summary of the Commission’s initial legislative proposal dated 06/12/2013 .

Documents
05616/2014
2013/12/06
   EC - Document attached to the procedure
Documents
EUR-Lex
COM(2013)0868
2013/12/06
   EP - Preparatory document
Details

PURPOSE: to conclude a Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Azerbaijan, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and Azerbaijan on the general principles for the participation of Azerbaijan in Union programmes.

PROPOSED ACT: Council Decision.

ROLE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT: Council may adopt the act only if Parliament has given its consent to the act.

BACKGROUND: as part of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), the gradual opening-up of certain Union programmes and agencies to the participation of ENP partner countries represents one of many measures to promote reform, modernisation and transition in the European Union's neighbourhood. The Commission outlined this policy aspect more extensively in its Communication "on the general approach to enable European Neighbourhood Policy partner countries to participate in Community agencies and Community programmes". The Council endorsed this approach in conclusions on 5 March 2007.

Based upon this Communication and those conclusions, the Council, on 18 June 2007, issued directives to the Commission to negotiate Framework Agreements with Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan , Egypt, Georgia, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Moldova, Morocco, the Palestinian Authority, Tunisia and Ukraine, on the general principles for their participation in Community programmes. To date, a number of Protocols have already been signed with a number of these countries.

In October 2012, Azerbaijan expressed its interest to participate in the broad range of programmes open to partner countries of the European Neighbourhood Policy.

The text of the Protocol negotiated with Azerbaijan is attached and is the subject of this proposal.

The Protocol should now be approved on behalf of the Union.

CONTENT: the Commission herewith submits a proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion of the Protocol.

This Protocol contains a Framework Agreement on the general principles for the participation of Azerbaijan in Union programmes. It contains standard stipulations that are intended to be applied to all European Neighbourhood Policy partner countries with which such protocols are to be concluded.

The Protocol determines in particular the specific terms and conditions, in particular, the financial contribution and reporting and evaluation procedures, regarding the participation of Azerbaijan in each particular programme in an agreement between the European Commission and the competent authorities of Azerbaijan.

The negotiated text also foresees that the Parties shall provisionally apply the provisions of this Protocol from the date of its signature.

According to Article 218(6)(a) of the TFEU, the European Parliament shall be requested to give its consent to the conclusion of this Protocol.

In parallel, the Commission submits a proposal for a Council Decision on the signature and provisional application of the said Protocol.

Documents
EUR-Lex
COM(2013)0865

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Votes

A8-0210/2016 - Norica Nicolai - approbation #

2016/07/06 Outcome: +: 577, -: 67, 0: 51
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70
46
49
29
73
66
21
17
19
18
18
24
19
15
13
12
11
9
12
8
7
6
10
5
6
19
5
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Hungary PPE

12

Bulgaria PPE

7

Czechia PPE

5

Belgium PPE

4

Austria PPE

5

Netherlands PPE

4

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6

Sweden PPE

3

Finland PPE

3

Slovakia PPE

6

Lithuania PPE

2

Croatia PPE

3

Denmark PPE

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Bendt BENDTSEN
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5

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3

Ireland PPE

4

Estonia PPE

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4

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5

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        • date: 2016-07-06T00:00:00 type: Results of vote in Parliament body: EP docs: url: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/popups/sda.do?id=27400&l=en title: Results of vote in Parliament
        • date: 2016-07-06T00:00:00 type: Decision by Parliament, 1st reading/single reading body: EP docs: url: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getDoc.do?type=TA&language=EN&reference=P8-TA-2016-0301 title: T8-0301/2016 summary: The European Parliament adopted by 577 votes to 67, with 51 votes, a legislative resolution on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of a Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Azerbaijan, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Azerbaijan on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Union programmes. In line with the recommendation made by the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the European Parliament gave its consent to the conclusion of the Protocol . To recall, the aim of the Protocol is to lay down financial and technical rules enabling Azerbaijan to participate in certain European Union Programmes open to third countries. The Protocol determines in particular the specific terms and conditions, in particular, the financial contribution and reporting and evaluation procedures, regarding the participation of Azerbaijan in each particular programme in an agreement between the European Commission and the competent authorities of Azerbaijan.
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        • date: 2016-07-26T00:00:00 type: Final act published in Official Journal summary: PURPOSE: to conclude a Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Azerbaijan, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and Azerbaijan on the general principles for the participation of this country Azerbaijan in Union programmes. NON-LEGISLATIVE ACT: Council Decision (EU) 2016/1210 on the conclusion of a Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Azerbaijan, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and Azerbaijan on the general principles for the participation of this country in Union programmes. CONTENT: under this Decision, the Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Azerbaijan, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and Azerbaijan on the general principles for the participation of this country in Union programmes is hereby approved on behalf of the Union. The objective of the Protocol is to lay down the financial and technical rules enabling Azerbaijan to participate in certain Union programmes. The horizontal framework established by the Protocol constitutes an economic, financial and technical cooperation measure which allows for access to assistance, in particular financial assistance, to be provided by the Union pursuant to those Union programmes. That framework applies only to those Union programmes for which the relevant constitutive legal acts provide for the possibility of the participation of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The conclusion of the Protocol therefore does not entail the exercise of powers under the various sectoral policies pursued by the programmes, which are exercised when establishing the programmes. ENTRY INTO FORCE: 18.7.2016. docs: title: Decision 2016/1210 url: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/smartapi/cgi/sga_doc?smartapi!celexplus!prod!CELEXnumdoc&lg=EN&numdoc=32016D1210 title: OJ L 199 26.07.2016, p. 0001 url: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=OJ:L:2016:199:TOC
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          • PURPOSE: to conclude a Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Azerbaijan, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and Azerbaijan on the general principles for the participation of this country Azerbaijan in Union programmes.

            NON-LEGISLATIVE ACT: Council Decision (EU) 2016/1210 on the conclusion of a Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Azerbaijan, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and Azerbaijan on the general principles for the participation of this country in Union programmes.

            CONTENT: under this Decision, the Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Azerbaijan, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and Azerbaijan on the general principles for the participation of this country in Union programmes is hereby approved on behalf of the Union.

            The objective of the Protocol is to lay down the financial and technical rules enabling Azerbaijan to participate in certain Union programmes.

            The horizontal framework established by the Protocol constitutes an economic, financial and technical cooperation measure which allows for access to assistance, in particular financial assistance, to be provided by the Union pursuant to those Union programmes. That framework applies only to those Union programmes for which the relevant constitutive legal acts provide for the possibility of the participation of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The conclusion of the Protocol therefore does not entail the exercise of powers under the various sectoral policies pursued by the programmes, which are exercised when establishing the programmes.

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          • The European Parliament adopted by 577 votes to 67, with 51 votes, a legislative resolution on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of a Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Azerbaijan, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Azerbaijan on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Union programmes.

            In line with the recommendation made by the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the European Parliament gave its consent to the conclusion of the Protocol.

            To recall, the aim of the Protocol is to lay down financial and technical rules enabling Azerbaijan to participate in certain European Union Programmes open to third countries. The Protocol determines in particular the specific terms and conditions, in particular, the financial contribution and reporting and evaluation procedures, regarding the participation of Azerbaijan in each particular programme in an agreement between the European Commission and the competent authorities of Azerbaijan.
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          • The Committee on Foreign Affairs adopted the report by Norica NICOLAI (ADLR, RO) on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of a Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Azerbaijan, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Azerbaijan on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Union programmes.

            The committee recommended the European Parliament to give its consent to the conclusion of the Protocol.

            To recall, the aim of the Protocol is to lay down financial and technical rules enabling Azerbaijan to participate in certain European Union Programmes open to third countries.

            Furthermore, Azerbaijan is an important energy partner for the EU. However, the importance of EU-Azerbaijan relations is not limited to energy security, and the relevance of this partnership should be considered in the context of all aspects of cooperation envisaged in the framework of Eastern Partnership. Rule of law, human rights and democracy remain core principles on which relations of the EU with third countries should be based on. In this context, the framework agreement under consideration aims to promote cooperation in sectors and foster people-to-people contacts which should be beneficial for the society.
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          • PURPOSE: to conclude a Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Azerbaijan, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Azerbaijan on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Union programmes.

            PROPOSED ACT: Council Decision.

            ROLE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT: Council may adopt the act only if Parliament has given its consent.

            CONTEXT: the Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Azerbaijan, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Azerbaijan on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Union programmes was signed on behalf of the Union.

            The Protocol should therefore be approved in the name of the European Union.

            CONTENT: with this Decision proposal, the Council is invited to approve in the name of the European Union, the Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Azerbaijan, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Azerbaijan on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Union programmes.

            For the material content of the Protocol, see the summary of the Commission’s initial legislative proposal dated 06/12/2013.
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          • PURPOSE: to conclude a Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Azerbaijan, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and Azerbaijan on the general principles for the participation of Azerbaijan in Union programmes.

            PROPOSED ACT: Council Decision.

            ROLE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT: Council may adopt the act only if Parliament has given its consent to the act.

            BACKGROUND: as part of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), the gradual opening-up of certain Union programmes and agencies to the participation of ENP partner countries represents one of many measures to promote reform, modernisation and transition in the European Union's neighbourhood. The Commission outlined this policy aspect more extensively in its Communication "on the general approach to enable European Neighbourhood Policy partner countries to participate in Community agencies and Community programmes". The Council endorsed this approach in conclusions on 5 March 2007.

            Based upon this Communication and those conclusions, the Council, on 18 June 2007, issued directives to the Commission to negotiate Framework Agreements with Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Egypt, Georgia, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Moldova, Morocco, the Palestinian Authority, Tunisia and Ukraine, on the general principles for their participation in Community programmes. To date, a number of Protocols have already been signed with a number of these countries.

            In October 2012, Azerbaijan expressed its interest to participate in the broad range of programmes open to partner countries of the European Neighbourhood Policy.

            The text of the Protocol negotiated with Azerbaijan is attached and is the subject of this proposal.

            The Protocol should now be approved on behalf of the Union.

            CONTENT: the Commission herewith submits a proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion of the Protocol.

            This Protocol contains a Framework Agreement on the general principles for the participation of Azerbaijan in Union programmes. It contains standard stipulations that are intended to be applied to all European Neighbourhood Policy partner countries with which such protocols are to be concluded.

            The Protocol determines in particular the specific terms and conditions, in particular, the financial contribution and reporting and evaluation procedures, regarding the participation of Azerbaijan in each particular programme in an agreement between the European Commission and the competent authorities of Azerbaijan.

            The negotiated text also foresees that the Parties shall provisionally apply the provisions of this Protocol from the date of its signature.

            According to Article 218(6)(a) of the TFEU, the European Parliament shall be requested to give its consent to the conclusion of this Protocol.

            In parallel, the Commission submits a proposal for a Council Decision on the signature and provisional application of the said Protocol.

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          • PURPOSE: to conclude a Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Azerbaijan, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and Azerbaijan on the general principles for the participation of Azerbaijan in Union programmes.

            PROPOSED ACT: Council Decision.

            ROLE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT: Council may adopt the act only if Parliament has given its consent to the act. 

            BACKGROUND: as part of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), the gradual opening-up of certain Union programmes and agencies to the participation of ENP partner countries represents one of many measures to promote reform, modernisation and transition in the European Union’s neighbourhood. The Commission outlined this policy aspect more extensively in its Communication “on the general approach to enable European Neighbourhood Policy partner countries to participate in Community agencies and Community programmes”. The Council endorsed this approach in conclusions on 5 March 2007.

            Based upon this Communication and those conclusions, the Council, on 18 June 2007, issued directives to the Commission to negotiate Framework Agreements with Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Egypt, Georgia, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Moldova, Morocco, the Palestinian Authority, Tunisia and Ukraine, on the general principles for their participation in Community programmes. To date, a number of Protocols have already been signed with a number of these countries.

            In October 2012, Azerbaijan expressed its interest to participate in the broad range of programmes open to partner countries of the European Neighbourhood Policy.

            The text of the Protocol negotiated with Azerbaijan is attached and is the subject of this proposal.

            The Protocol should now be approved on behalf of the Union.

            CONTENT: the Commission herewith submits a proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion of the Protocol.

            This Protocol contains a Framework Agreement on the general principles for the participation of Azerbaijan in Union programmes. It contains standard stipulations that are intended to be applied to all European Neighbourhood Policy partner countries with which such protocols are to be concluded.

            The Protocol determines in particular the specific terms and conditions, in particular, the financial contribution and reporting and evaluation procedures, regarding the participation of Azerbaijan in each particular programme in an agreement between the European Commission and the competent authorities of Azerbaijan.

            The negotiated text also foresees that the Parties shall provisionally apply the provisions of this Protocol from the date of its signature.

            According to Article 218(6)(a) of the TFEU, the European Parliament shall be requested to give its consent to the conclusion of this Protocol.

            In parallel, the Commission submits a proposal for a Council Decision on the signature and provisional application of the said Protocol.
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          • PURPOSE: to conclude a Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Azerbaijan, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and Azerbaijan on the general principles for the participation of Azerbaijan in Union programmes.

            PROPOSED ACT: Council Decision.

            ROLE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT: Council may adopt the act only if Parliament has given its consent to the act. 

            BACKGROUND: as part of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), the gradual opening-up of certain Union programmes and agencies to the participation of ENP partner countries represents one of many measures to promote reform, modernisation and transition in the European Union’s neighbourhood. The Commission outlined this policy aspect more extensively in its Communication “on the general approach to enable European Neighbourhood Policy partner countries to participate in Community agencies and Community programmes”. The Council endorsed this approach in conclusions on 5 March 2007.

            Based upon this Communication and those conclusions, the Council, on 18 June 2007, issued directives to the Commission to negotiate Framework Agreements with Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Egypt, Georgia, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Moldova, Morocco, the Palestinian Authority, Tunisia and Ukraine, on the general principles for their participation in Community programmes. To date, a number of Protocols have already been signed with a number of these countries.

            In October 2012, Azerbaijan expressed its interest to participate in the broad range of programmes open to partner countries of the European Neighbourhood Policy.

            The text of the Protocol negotiated with Azerbaijan is attached and is the subject of this proposal.

            The Protocol should now be approved on behalf of the Union.

            CONTENT: the Commission herewith submits a proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion of the Protocol.

            This Protocol contains a Framework Agreement on the general principles for the participation of Azerbaijan in Union programmes. It contains standard stipulations that are intended to be applied to all European Neighbourhood Policy partner countries with which such protocols are to be concluded.

            The Protocol determines in particular the specific terms and conditions, in particular, the financial contribution and reporting and evaluation procedures, regarding the participation of Azerbaijan in each particular programme in an agreement between the European Commission and the competent authorities of Azerbaijan.

            The negotiated text also foresees that the Parties shall provisionally apply the provisions of this Protocol from the date of its signature.

            According to Article 218(6)(a) of the TFEU, the European Parliament shall be requested to give its consent to the conclusion of this Protocol.

            In parallel, the Commission submits a proposal for a Council Decision on the signature and provisional application of the said Protocol.
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