On the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Lebanon, in the form of an Exchange of Letters, amending and supplementing the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Union and the Republic of Lebanon, setting out the terms and conditions for the participation of the Republic of Lebanon in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA)
A-10-2026-0029
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy · Rapporteur: Borys Budka
- Voted on · Adopted 618–6–5 · See the decision →
- Full procedure 2024/0324
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The European Parliament gives its consent to the conclusion of the Agreement between the EU and Lebanon amending the scientific cooperation agreement to allow Lebanon's continued participation in PRIMA.¶¶
Committee position. The Committee on Industry, Research and Energy recommends that Parliament give its consent to the conclusion of the Agreement.¶¶
Key points
- Parliament consents to the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Lebanon, in the form of an Exchange of Letters, amending the scientific and technological cooperation agreement.¶¶
- The Agreement sets out terms and conditions for Lebanon's participation in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA).
- PRIMA aims to build research and innovation capacities and develop knowledge and innovative solutions in the Mediterranean, focusing on water management, farming systems, and the food value chain.¶
- Lebanon is one of 19 Participating States in PRIMA and has participated in 42 out of 269 projects since acceding in 2018.¶
- The amended Agreement enables Lebanon to continue full participation in the partnership, ensuring continuity of cooperation and addressing common challenges.¶
- The Agreement aligns with EU–Lebanon cooperation priorities, including economic recovery, youth engagement, and promotion of innovation ecosystems and entrepreneurship.
Who is affected
Figures and deadlines
- 19 Participating States in PRIMA, including Lebanon.¶
- Lebanon participated in 42 out of 269 projects funded under PRIMA since 2018.
Legal basis: Article 186 and Article 218(6), second subparagraph, point (a)(v), of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union¶