Specific research programme RTD: controlled thermonuclear fusion (1994-1998)

The Council decision adopted a specific programme in research and training for the European Atomic Energy Community in the field of controlled thermonuclear fusion for the period 1994-1998. - General objective: in the long term, the joint creation of safe, environmentally sound prototype reactors. - Amount deemed necessary: ECU 794 million. Indicative breakdown by area: - "Next Step" activities: ECU 318 million - ECU 363 million; - JET Joint Undertaking: ECU 158 million - ECU 254 million; - concept improvements: ECU 175 million - ECU 202 million; - long-term technology: ECU 40 million - ECU 53 million; The programme would be implemented through shared-cost actions within the framework of the contracts of Association with Member States or organisations in the Member States, the JET Joint Undertaking, the NET Agreement and other contracts of limited duration. Provision was also made for concerted actions and accompanying measures relating to the evaluation of the programme, to the dissemination of results and to the training of researchers. �