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Council Decision (EU) 2023/1475 of 15 May 2023 on the signing, on behalf of the Union, and provisional application of the Agreement between the European Union, of the one part, and New Zealand, of the other part, on the participation of New Zealand in Union programmes| Legal instrument | Decision |
|---|---|
| Number legal act | Decision 2023/1475 |
| Regdoc number | ST(2023)7773 |
| Original proposal | COM(2023)112  |
| CELEX number i | 32023D1475 |
| Document | 15-05-2023; Date of adoption |
|---|---|
| Publication in Official Journal | 19-07-2023; OJ L 182 p. 1-3 |
| Effect | 15-05-2023; Entry into force Date of document See Art 5 |
| End of validity | 31-12-9999 |
19.7.2023 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
L 182/1 |
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2023/1475
of 15 May 2023
on the signing, on behalf of the Union, and provisional application of the Agreement between the European Union, of the one part, and New Zealand, of the other part, on the participation of New Zealand in Union programmes
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Articles 186 and 212, in conjunction with Article 218(5) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
Whereas:
(1) |
By letter of 6 December 2021, New Zealand expressed its formal interest in becoming associated to Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021-2027) established by Regulation (EU) 2021/695 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1) (the ‘Horizon Europe Programme’). |
(2) |
On 9 September 2022, the Council, by virtue of Decision (EU) 2022/1527 (2), authorised the opening of negotiations with New Zealand, on behalf of the Union, for an agreement on the general principles for the participation of New Zealand in Union programmes and on the association of New Zealand to the Horizon Europe Programme. |
(3) |
The negotiations have been completed and the Agreement between the European Union, of the one part, and New Zealand, of the other part, on the participation of New Zealand in Union programmes (the ‘Agreement’) was initialled on 22 December 2022. |
(4) |
The objectives of the Agreement are to establish a lasting framework for cooperation between the Union and New Zealand and to set out the terms and conditions for the participation of New Zealand in the Union programmes which are opened for its participation in accordance with the basic acts establishing Union programmes as defined in the Agreement. Under the Agreement, the Union will carry out cooperation measures with New Zealand pursuant to Article 212 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. Pursuant to Article 3 of the Agreement, the specific terms and conditions for the participation of New Zealand in any Union programme or activity are subject to the adoption of Protocols to the Agreement. |
(5) |
In line with the Council’s authorisation, the Protocol on the association of New Zealand to Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021-2027) was negotiated in parallel to the Agreement and, pursuant to Article 15(9) of the Agreement, forms an integral part thereof. New Zealand is to participate in and contribute to Pillar II of the Horizon Europe Programme. |
(6) |
New Zealand fulfils the criteria set out in Article 16(1), point (d), of Regulation (EU) 2021/695. |
(7) |
The Agreement complies with Article 16(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/695, which requires that the association to the Horizon Europe Programme of each of the third countries under Article 16(1), point (d), of that Regulation be in accordance with the conditions laid down in an agreement covering the participation of such a country or territory to any Union programme, provided that the agreement: ensures a fair balance as regards the contributions and benefits of the third country participating in the Union programmes; lays down the conditions of participation in the Union programmes, including the calculation of financial contributions to individual programmes, and their administrative costs; does not confer on the third country any decision-making power in respect of the Union programme; and guarantees the rights of the Union to ensure sound financial management and to protect the Union’s financial interests. |
(8) |
The Agreement should be signed on behalf of the Union, subject to its conclusion at a later... |
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