Research RTD, 6th Framework-programme 2002-2006: direct actions, Joint Research Centre JRC, Euratom programme

The European Parliament adopted a resolution drafted by its rapporteur, Konrad SCHWAIGER (EPP-ED, Germany) and made some amendments to the Commission's proposal. (Please refer to the document dated 28/05/02.) Parliament also stipulated that, in implementing this programme, special attention should be paid to the candidate countries. The JRC will make an active contribution to transferring the "acquis communautaire" and undertake appropriate training activities in nuclear safety and materials control, including measures to prevent illicit trafficking. The JRC will also step up activities devoted strictly to research, without prejudice to those directly intended to meet the requirements of Community policies. In another amendments, Parliament stated that the JRC will maintain a balance between activities designed directly to meet users' needs and those relating strictly to research.�