Decision 2006/974 - 2006/974/EC: Council Decision of 19 December 2006 on the Specific Programme: Capacities implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the EC for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013)

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  1. Current status
  2. Key information
  3. Key dates
  4. Legislative text
  5. COUNCIL DECISION
  6. of 19 December 2006
  7. (2006/974/EC)
  8. Ethical aspects
  9. 1. RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURES
  10. Objective
  11. Approach
  12. Activities
  13. 1.1. Existing research infrastructures
  14. 1.1.1. Integrating Activities
  15. 1.1.2. ICT based e-Infrastructures
  16. 1.2. New research infrastructures
  17. 1.2.1. Design Studies for new research infrastructures
  18. 1.2.2. Support to construction of New Infrastructures
  19. 1.3. Support Measures, including support to emerging needs
  20. Approach
  21. Activities
  22. • Research for SMEs
  23. • Research for SME associations
  24. • Common features of the schemes
  25. Approach
  26. Activities
  27. Approach
  28. Activities
  29. • Strengthening and improving the European science system
  30. • Broader engagement to anticipate and clarify political, societal and ethical issues
  31. • Better understanding of the place of science and technology (S&T) in society
  32. • The evolving role of universities
  33. • Gender and research
  34. • Young people and science
  35. Activities
  36. • Development and analysis of indicators on research activity and its impact on the economy.
  37. Approach
  38. Activities
  39. • Bi-Regional coordination of S&T cooperation including priority setting and definition of S&T Cooperation policies
  40. • Bilateral coordination for the enhancement and development of S&T partnerships
  41. • Supporting coordination of national policies and activities of Member States and associated countries on international S&T cooperation
  42. Article 169 (EC Treaty) initiative in the field of Research Performing SMEs
  43. ANNEX V
  44. Information to be provided by the Commission in accordance with Article 8(5)
  45. Original proposal
  46. Sources and disclaimer
  47. Full version
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Current status

This decision was in effect from January  2, 2007 until December 31, 2013.

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Key information

official title

2006/974/EC: Council Decision of 19 December 2006 on the Specific Programme: Capacities implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013)
 
Legal instrument Decision
Number legal act Decision 2006/974
Original proposal COM(2005)443 EN
CELEX number i 32006D0974

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Key dates

Document 19-12-2006
Publication in Official Journal 30-12-2006; OJ L 400, 30.12.2006,Special edition in Croatian: Chapter 13 Volume 040,Special edition in Romanian: Chapter 13 Volume 059,Special edition in Bulgarian: Chapter 13 Volume 059
Effect 02-01-2007; Entry into force Date pub. +3 See Art 10
End of validity 31-12-2013; Repealed by 32013D0743
Notification 01-01-1001

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Legislative text

30.12.2006 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 400/299

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COUNCIL DECISION

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of 19 December 2006

on the Specific Programme: "Capacities" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013)

(Text with EEA relevance)

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(2006/974/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 166(4) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament1,

Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee2,

Opinion of 30 November 2006 (not yet published in the Official Journal). OJ C 185, 8.8.2006, p. 10.

Whereas:

  • (1) 
    In accordance with Article 166(3) of the Treaty, Decision No 967/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 december 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) 1 (hereinafter referred to as "the Framework Programme") is to be implemented through Specific Programmes that define detailed rules for their implementation, fix their duration and provide for the means deemed necessary.
  • (2) 
    The Framework Programme is structured in four types of activities: trans-national cooperation on policy-defined themes ("Cooperation"), investigator-driven research based on the initiative of the research community ("Ideas"), support of training and career development of researchers ("People"), and support of research capacities ("Capacities"). Activities under "Capacities" as regards indirect actions should be implemented by this Specific Programme.
  • (3) 
    The rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities and for the dissemination of research results, for the Framework Programme (hereinafter referred to as "the rules for participation and dissemination") should apply to this Specific Programme.

OJ L 391, 30.12.2006.

  • (4) 
    The Framework Programme should complement the activities carried out in the Member States as well as other Community actions that are necessary for the overall strategic effort for the implementation of the Lisbon objectives, alongside in particular those on structural funds, agriculture, education, training, culture, competitiveness and innovation, industry, health, consumer protection, employment, energy, transport and environment.
  • (5) 
    Innovation and SME-related activities supported under this Framework Programme should be complementary to those undertaken under the Framework Programme for Competitiveness and Innovation which will contribute to closing the gap between research and innovation, and promote all forms of innovation.
  • (6) 
    Implementation of the Framework Programme may give rise to supplementary programmes involving the participation of certain Member States only, the participation of the Community in programmes undertaken by several Member States, or the setting up of joint undertakings or other arrangements within the meaning of Articles 168, 169 and 171 of the Treaty.
  • (7) 
    This Specific Programme should provide a contribution to the European Investment Bank (EIB) for the constitution of a "Risk-Sharing Finance Facility" in order to improve access to EIB loans.
  • (8) 
    As provided for under Article 170 of the Treaty, the Community has concluded a number of international agreements in the field of research and efforts should be made to strengthen international research cooperation with a view to further integrating the Community into the world-wide research community. Therefore, this Specific Programme should be open to the participation of countries having concluded agreements to this effect and should be also open on the project...

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