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

Parliament approved the Commission proposal subject to seven amendments, which aimed to: - include the construction of economically viable power stations as the final objective of the programme; - highlight the need for an assessment of the economic, social and environmental viability of controlled thermonuclear fusion with regard to the programme's activities; - point out the need for studies to be carried out to assess the social acceptability of fusion research; - allocate a maximum of 17% of the amount deemed necessary for the programme for staff and administrative expenditure; - highlight the fact that the appropriations available for each financial year would be determined by the budgetary authority in accordance with the availability of resources under the financial perspective; - include the criteria concerning environmental impact, safety and potential commercial viability among those laid down for the progress of the programme. �