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Draft report (COM(2025)0598 – 2025/0265(CNS)) 2026-03-26

Establishing the Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation and Decommissioning for the period 2028-2034 and repealing Regulations (Euratom) 2021/100 and (Euratom) 2021/948

Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

Amendment 15

Mélanie Disdier, Julie Rechagneux, Aleksandar Nikolic, Pascale Piera, Christophe Bay, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Marion Maréchal

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(1) The purpose of this Regulation is to establish the rules and the procedures for the nuclear safety cooperation and decommissioning activities carried out by the European Atomic Energy Community (‘the Community’) under the Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation and Decommissioning (the ‘Instrument’).	(1) The purpose of this Regulation is to establish the rules and the procedures for the nuclear safety cooperation and decommissioning activities carried out by the European Atomic Energy Community (‘the Community’) under the Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation and Decommissioning (the ‘Instrument’), including maintenance activities that contribute to the long-term safety of installations, the extension of their operational lifetime, and security of supply and European sovereignty in the field of nuclear fuel, including through its recycling.

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Amendment 16

Matej Tonin, Andrea Wechsler, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(1) The purpose of this Regulation is to establish the rules and the procedures for the nuclear safety cooperation and decommissioning activities carried out by the European Atomic Energy Community (‘the Community’) under the Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation and Decommissioning (the ‘Instrument’).	(1) The purpose of this Regulation is to establish the rules and the procedures for the nuclear safety cooperation and decommissioning activities carried out by the European Atomic Energy Community (‘the Community’) under the Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation and Decommissioning (the ‘Instrument’). When implementing safety cooperation or decommissioning activities, due consideration shall be given to the Union’s best interests and its competitiveness.

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Amendment 17

Mélanie Disdier, Julie Rechagneux, Aleksandar Nikolic, Pascale Piera, Christophe Bay, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Marion Maréchal

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(1a) whereas nuclear energy is a source of low-carbon, controllable and affordable energy, essential to the Union's and Member States' industrial competitiveness; and whereas, as recently acknowledged by the Commission, turning away from this sector is a strategic mistake for European energy sovereignty.

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Amendment 18

Mélanie Disdier, Julie Rechagneux, Aleksandar Nikolic, Pascale Piera, Christophe Bay, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Marion Maréchal

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 1 b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(1b) Whereas Member States such as France, Sweden, Belgium and the Netherlands are revitalising their nuclear doctrine after years of neglecting the sector.

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Amendment 19

Mélanie Disdier, Julie Rechagneux, Aleksandar Nikolic, Pascale Piera, Christophe Bay, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Marion Maréchal

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(2) In order to maintain and promote the continuous improvement of nuclear safety and the regulation thereof, the Council adopted Directive 2009/71/Euratom2. That Directive and the high standards of nuclear safety, radiation protection, and radioactive waste and spent fuel management implemented in the Community are examples to be used in order to encourage partner countries to adopt similar high standards.	(2) In order to maintain and promote the continuous improvement of nuclear safety and the regulation thereof, the Council adopted Directive 2009/71/Euratom2. That Directive and the high standards of nuclear safety, installation maintenance, long-term operation, operational lifetime extension, radiation protection, and radioactive waste and spent fuel management, including through recycling and management of the fuel cycle, are examples to be used in order to encourage partner countries to adopt similar high standards.
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2 Council Directive 2009/71/ Euratom of 25 June 2009 establishing a Community framework for the nuclear safety of nuclear installations (OJ L 172 2.7.2009, p. 18, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2009/71/oj).	2 Council Directive 2009/71/Euratom of 25 June 2009 establishing a Community framework for the nuclear safety of nuclear installations (OJ L 172, 2.7.2009, p. 18, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2009/71/oj).

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Amendment 20

Matej Tonin, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(2) In order to maintain and promote the continuous improvement of nuclear safety and the regulation thereof, the Council adopted Directive 2009/71/Euratom2 . That Directive and the high standards of nuclear safety, radiation protection, and radioactive waste and spent fuel management implemented in the Community are examples to be used in order to encourage partner countries to adopt similar high standards.	(2) In order to maintain and promote the continuous improvement of nuclear safety and the regulation thereof, the Council adopted Directive 2009/71/Euratom2 . That Directive and the high standards of nuclear safety, radiation protection, and radioactive waste and spent fuel management implemented in the Community are examples to be used in order to encourage like-minded partner countries to adopt similar high standards.
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2 Council Directive 2009/71/ Euratom of 25 June 2009 establishing a Community framework for the nuclear safety of nuclear installations (OJ L 172 2.7.2009, p. 18, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2009/71/oj).	2 Council Directive 2009/71/ Euratom of 25 June 2009 establishing a Community framework for the nuclear safety of nuclear installations (OJ L 172 2.7.2009, p. 18, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2009/71/oj).

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Amendment 21

Matej Tonin, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 6

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(6) The Instrument’s external component should support activities in international nuclear safety cooperation, building on the actions previously supported under Council Regulation (Euratom) 2021/9487 . The external component is consistent with and complements the external action supported under Regulation (EU) 202X/XXXX [Global Europe].8	(6) The Instrument’s external component should support activities in European and international nuclear safety cooperation, building on the actions previously supported under Council Regulation (Euratom) 2021/9487 . The external component is consistent with and complements the external action supported under Regulation (EU) 202X/XXXX [Global Europe].8
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7 Council Regulation (Euratom) 2021/948 of 27 May 2021 establishing a European Instrument for International Nuclear Safety Cooperation complementing the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe on the basis of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and repealing Regulation (Euratom) No 237/2014 (OJ L 209, 14.6.2021, p. 79, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/948/oj).	7 Council Regulation (Euratom) 2021/948 of 27 May 2021 establishing a European Instrument for International Nuclear Safety Cooperation complementing the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe on the basis of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and repealing Regulation (Euratom) No 237/2014 (OJ L 209, 14.6.2021, p. 79, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/948/oj).
8 Regulation (EU) …/… [Global Europe] of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Global Europe instrument (OJ, …, … ELI: …).	8 Regulation (EU) …/… [Global Europe] of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Global Europe instrument (OJ, …, … ELI: …).

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Amendment 22

Mélanie Disdier, Julie Rechagneux, Aleksandar Nikolic, Pascale Piera, Christophe Bay, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Marion Maréchal

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 7

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(7) The Instrument’s internal component should support activities in the area of the Commission’s decommissioning and management of radioactive waste (the JRC decommissioning and waste management programme), addressing the Commission’s nuclear liabilities coming from past nuclear research performed at the Joint Research Centre (JRC) sites, namely JRC-Geel in Belgium, JRC-Karlsruhe in Germany, JRC-Ispra in Italy and JRC-Petten in the Netherlands, building on the actions previously supported under Council Regulation (Euratom) 2021/1009.	(7) The Instrument’s internal component should support activities in the area of the Commission’s decommissioning and management of radioactive waste (the JRC decommissioning and waste management programme), and, where appropriate, activities relating to the long-term safety of installations, to their operation and to the extension of their operational lifetime, and to the management of nuclear fuel, including recycling and management of the fuel cycle. It should also address the Commission’s nuclear liabilities coming from past nuclear research performed at the Joint Research Centre (JRC) sites, namely JRC-Geel in Belgium, JRC-Karlsruhe in Germany, JRC-Ispra in Italy and JRC-Petten in the Netherlands, building on the actions previously supported under Council Regulation (Euratom) 2021/1009.
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9 Council Regulation (Euratom) 2021/100 of 25 January 2021 establishing a dedicated financial programme for the decommissioning of nuclear facilities and the management of radioactive waste, and repealing Regulation (Euratom) No 1368/2013 (OJ L 34, 1.2.2021, p. 3, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/100/oj).	9 Council Regulation (Euratom) 2021/100 of 25 January 2021 establishing a dedicated financial programme for the decommissioning of nuclear facilities and the management of radioactive waste, and repealing Regulation (Euratom) No 1368/2013 (OJ L 34, 1.2.2021, p. 3, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/100/oj).

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Amendment 23

Matej Tonin, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 8

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(8) Programme evaluations have shown that the complex Union funding architecture is a factor hindering the impact of the Union budget, due to administrative burden. Therefore, the activities carried out in the field of international nuclear safety cooperation and decommissioning of JRC nuclear research facilities under Regulations (Euratom) 2021/100 and (Euratom) 2021/948 should be regrouped to be governed by a single legal act.	(8) Programme evaluations have shown that the complex Union funding architecture is a factor hindering the impact of the Union budget, due to administrative burden. Therefore, the activities carried out in the field of international nuclear safety cooperation and decommissioning of JRC nuclear research facilities under Regulations (Euratom) 2021/100 and (Euratom) 2021/948 should be regrouped to be governed by a single legal act. However, such simplification should be accompanied by enhanced transparency. The Commission should also ensure more strategic planning and reinforced monitoring and oversight of the implementation of the Instrument.

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Amendment 24

Jörgen Warborn, Tomas Tobé

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 8

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(8) Programme evaluations have shown that the complex Union funding architecture is a factor hindering the impact of the Union budget, due to administrative burden. Therefore, the activities carried out in the field of international nuclear safety cooperation and decommissioning of JRC nuclear research facilities under Regulations (Euratom) 2021/100 and (Euratom) 2021/948 should be regrouped to be governed by a single legal act.	(8) Programme evaluations have shown that the complex Union funding architecture is a factor hindering the impact of the Union budget, due to administrative burden, which, furthermore, should be reduced, where possible. Therefore, the activities carried out in the field of international nuclear safety cooperation and decommissioning of JRC nuclear research facilities under Regulations (Euratom) 2021/100 and (Euratom) 2021/948 should be regrouped to be governed by a single legal act.

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Amendment 25

Mélanie Disdier, Julie Rechagneux, Aleksandar Nikolic, Pascale Piera, Christophe Bay, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Marion Maréchal

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 9

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(9) The general objective of the Instrument is to contribute to a high level of nuclear safety, radiation protection, safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste, decommissioning and the application of efficient and effective safeguards of nuclear materials.	(9) The general objective of the Instrument is to contribute to a high level of nuclear safety, radiation protection, safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste, including through recycling and management of the fuel cycle, and to the long-term safety of installations and extension of their operational lifetime, decommissioning and the application of efficient and effective safeguards of nuclear materials.

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Amendment 26

Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 9

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(9) The general objective of the Instrument is to contribute to a high level of nuclear safety, radiation protection, safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste, decommissioning and the application of efficient and effective safeguards of nuclear materials.	(9) The general objective of the Instrument is to contribute to a high level of nuclear safety, radiation protection, safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste at clearly established storage facilities where there are proper safety measures, decommissioning and the application of efficient and effective safeguards of nuclear materials.

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Justification

Nuclear waste needs to be stored at clearly defined storage facilities, not least in view of its longevity.

Amendment 27

Tsvetelina Penkova, Bruno Tobback, Eero Heinäluoma, Yannis Maniatis

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 9

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(9) The general objective of the Instrument is to contribute to a high level of nuclear safety, radiation protection, safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste, decommissioning and the application of efficient and effective safeguards of nuclear materials.	(9) The general objective of the Instrument is to contribute to a high level of nuclear safety, radiation protection, safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste, decommissioning and the application of efficient and effective safeguards of nuclear materials, while strengthening regulatory capacity, transparency and accountability.

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Amendment 28

Kris Van Dijck

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 9

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(9) The general objective of the Instrument is to contribute to a high level of nuclear safety, radiation protection, safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste, decommissioning and the application of efficient and effective safeguards of nuclear materials.	(9) The general objective of the Instrument is to contribute in the EU's interest to a high level of nuclear safety, radiation protection, safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste, decommissioning and the application of efficient and effective safeguards of nuclear materials.

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Amendment 29

Paolo Borchia, Auke Zijlstra, Silvia Sardone, Barbara Bonte, Julie Rechagneux, Isabella Tovaglieri

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 9 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(9 a) The 8th Nuclear Illustrative Programme (COM/2026/120, 10 March 2026) estimates that delivering Member States' nuclear ambitions will require total investments of approximately EUR 241 billion by 2050, including around EUR 205 billion for new large-scale reactor construction and EUR 36 billion for lifetime extensions of existing facilities. These figures do not include additional investment needs related to emerging technologies such as Small Modular Reactors, which are subject to ongoing development scenarios at Union level, nor for Advanced Modular Reactors and fusion technologies, for which no consolidated aggregate cost estimate has been published by the Commission. The proposed budget of this Instrument for the period 2028–2034, while necessary and welcome, addresses only the decommissioning of Commission installations and international nuclear safety cooperation, and does not constitute a response to the broader investment challenge identified in the PINC. The Commission and the Council are therefore invited to explore complementary financial approaches capable of supporting investment at a scale commensurate with these identified needs.

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Amendment 30

Paolo Borchia, Auke Zijlstra, Silvia Sardone, Barbara Bonte, Julie Rechagneux, Isabella Tovaglieri

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 9 b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(9 b) The Union nuclear sector faces significant workforce challenges that risk affecting both the safe operation of existing installations and the deployment of new nuclear capacity. According to the IEA World Energy Employment 2025 report, in the nuclear sector there are significantly more workers approaching retirement than young professionals entering the field, and a substantial share of new hires over the coming decade will be required to replace retiring workers. The 8th Nuclear Illustrative Programme (COM/2026/120) also identifies workforce development as a key enabling factor for the future of the sector, highlighting the need for a substantial increase in qualified personnel across the Union by 2050. This structural gap, compounded by reduced investment over past decades, affects critical areas such as engineering, licensing, project management and decommissioning. The knowledge generated through the decommissioning activities supported by the internal component of this Instrument represents a strategic asset that should be effectively leveraged to support skills development and knowledge transfer.

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Amendment 31

Paolo Borchia, Auke Zijlstra, Silvia Sardone, Barbara Bonte, Julie Rechagneux, Isabella Tovaglieri

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 9 c (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(9 c) A structural asymmetry persists in the Union’s energy financing and regulatory framework that risks undermining the development of nuclear energy as recognised in recent Commission initiatives of 10 March 2026, including the Nuclear Illustrative Programme. On one hand, Directive (EU) 2023/2413 establishes a binding target of at least 42.5% renewable energy in the Union’s energy consumption by 2030, supported by dedicated financing instruments, simplified permitting procedures and designated acceleration areas. On the other hand, nuclear energy — which in 2024 accounted for around 23% of total EU electricity production according to Eurostat and represents one of the largest sources of electricity in the Union, and which is recognised as a net-zero technology under Regulation (EU) 2024/1735 — benefits from no equivalent binding quantitative objective in Union energy policy, and no dedicated large-scale Union financing instrument specifically designed for deployment. In addition, nuclear energy remains excluded from the scope of Union guarantee instruments under Annex V(B)(11) of Regulation (EU) 2021/523. The Commission is therefore invited to assess this asymmetry in the context of the next Multiannual Financial Framework 2028–2034, including by reviewing the treatment of nuclear energy in Union financial instruments and by exploring options for a more balanced approach to low-carbon energy sources.

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Amendment 32

Mélanie Disdier, Julie Rechagneux, Aleksandar Nikolic, Pascale Piera, Christophe Bay, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Marion Maréchal

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 10

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(10) This Regulation also aims to provide increased flexibility in the programming approach, including among aid modalities and eligible entities, to respond to unpredicted needs as identified across evaluations and consultations under Regulation (Euratom) 2021/948.	(10) This Regulation also aims to provide increased flexibility in the programming approach, including among aid modalities and eligible entities, to respond to unpredicted needs as identified across evaluations and consultations under Regulation (Euratom) 2021/948. However, given the nature of investments in the nuclear sector, which are part of long cycles and require increased visibility and stability, that flexibility should be strictly regulated. In order to ensure the predictability and transparency of long-term investments, their use should be subject to appropriate oversight by the European Parliament and the Council.

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Amendment 33

Jörgen Warborn, Tomas Tobé

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 10

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(10) This Regulation also aims to provide increased flexibility in the programming approach, including among aid modalities and eligible entities, to respond to unpredicted needs as identified across evaluations and consultations under Regulation (Euratom) 2021/948.	(10) This Regulation also aims to provide increased flexibility and simplification in the programming approach, including among aid modalities and eligible entities, to respond to unpredicted needs as identified across evaluations and consultations under Regulation (Euratom) 2021/948.

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Amendment 34

Matej Tonin, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 10 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(10 a) The Council and the European parliament should be regularly informed by the Commission about all the activities implemented under this Regulation.

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Amendment 35

Mélanie Disdier, Julie Rechagneux, Aleksandar Nikolic, Pascale Piera, Christophe Bay, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Marion Maréchal

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 11

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(11) Cooperation provided by the Community under this Regulation is not aimed at promoting nuclear energy in partner countries10.	(11) Cooperation provided by the Community under this Regulation is not aimed at promoting nuclear energy in partner countries10. But it does contribute to high standards of safety, radiation protection, and radioactive waste and spent fuel management, and to the promotion of European expertise and technologies in the nuclear field, which are recognised as high-tech products of high added value for export, contributing to the Union's competitiveness and strategic autonomy.
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10 Council Regulation (Euratom) 2021/948 of 27 May 2021 establishing a European Instrument for International Nuclear Safety Cooperation complementing the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe on the basis of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and repealing Regulation (Euratom) No 237/2014 (OJ L 209, 14.6.2021, p. 79, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/948/oj).	10 Council Regulation (Euratom) 2021/948 of 27 May 2021 establishing a European Instrument for International Nuclear Safety Cooperation complementing the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe on the basis of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and repealing Regulation (Euratom) No 237/2014 (OJ L 209, 14.6.2021, p. 79, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/948/oj).

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Amendment 36

Matej Tonin, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 11

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(11) Cooperation provided by the Community under this Regulation is not aimed at promoting nuclear energy in partner countries10 .	(11) Cooperation provided by the Community under this Regulation should be limited to the promotion of nuclear safety, radiation protection, safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste, decommissioning and nuclear safeguards in partner countries 10 .
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10 Council Regulation (Euratom) 2021/948 of 27 May 2021 establishing a European Instrument for International Nuclear Safety Cooperation complementing the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe on the basis of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and repealing Regulation (Euratom) No 237/2014 (OJ L 209, 14.6.2021, p. 79, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/948/oj).	10 Council Regulation (Euratom) 2021/948 of 27 May 2021 establishing a European Instrument for International Nuclear Safety Cooperation complementing the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe on the basis of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and repealing Regulation (Euratom) No 237/2014 (OJ L 209, 14.6.2021, p. 79, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/948/oj).

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Amendment 37

Matej Tonin, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 11 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(11 a) Where the Instrument supports activities in partner countries related to innovative nuclear technologies, including small modular reactors, such support shall be limited to safety-related aspects, including regulatory capacity, licensing, emergency preparedness and response, and waste management, in full alignment with international safety standards, in particular those of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

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Amendment 38

Jörgen Warborn, Tomas Tobé

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 11 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(11 a) Where partner countries choose to pursue nuclear energy as part of their energy mix, including innovative nuclear technologies, support under this Regulation should contribute to the highest level of nuclear safety, radiation protection, safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste.

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Amendment 39

Marcin Sypniewski

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 12

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(12) This Regulation lays down an indicative financial envelope for the overall Instrument. For the purpose of this Regulation, current prices are calculated by applying a fixed 2% deflator.	(12) This Regulation lays down an indicative financial envelope for the overall Instrument. For the purpose of this Regulation, current prices are calculated by applying a fixed 2% deflator. It should also, where appropriate, involve relevant European initiatives, industrial alliances, sectoral organisations and research actors, including the European Nuclear Alliance, the European Industrial Alliance on SMRs, representative organisations of the nuclear sector at European level, networks of nuclear safety authorities, as well as research organisations and specialised consortia.

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Amendment 40

Mélanie Disdier, Julie Rechagneux, Aleksandar Nikolic, Pascale Piera, Christophe Bay, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Marion Maréchal

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 12

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(12) This Regulation lays down an indicative financial envelope for the overall Instrument. For the purpose of this Regulation, current prices are calculated by applying a fixed 2% deflator.	(12) This Regulation lays down an indicative financial envelope for the overall Instrument. For the purpose of this Regulation, current prices are calculated by applying a fixed 2% deflator. Budget breakdowns should be laid out in a transparent manner and be duly communicated to and overseen by the budgetary authority. They should not be modified solely through comitology, but rather, they should be subject, where appropriate, to the approval of the European Parliament and the Council.

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Amendment 41

Matej Tonin, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 12

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(12) This Regulation lays down an indicative financial envelope for the overall Instrument. For the purpose of this Regulation, current prices are calculated by applying a fixed 2% deflator.	(12) This Regulation lays down an indicative financial envelope for the overall Instrument. For the purpose of this Regulation, current prices are calculated by applying a fixed 2% deflator. All funds under this Regulation should be allocated in a transparent and accountable manner, subject to appropriate supervision of the INSC Committee.

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Amendment 42

Kris Van Dijck

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 13

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(13) In a rapidly changing economic, social and geopolitical environment, recent experience has shown the need for a more flexible multiannual financial framework and Union spending programmes. To that effect, and in line with the objectives of this Regulation, the funding should duly consider the evolving policy needs and Union’s priorities as identified in relevant documents published by the Commission, in Council conclusions and European Parliament resolutions while ensuring sufficient predictability for the budget implementation.	(13) In a rapidly changing economic, social and geopolitical environment, recent experience has shown the need for a more flexible multiannual financial framework and Union spending programmes. To that effect, and in line with the objectives of this Regulation, the funding should duly consider the evolving policy needs and Union’s priorities, including Europe's competitiveness, resilience and security, as identified in relevant documents published by the Commission, in Council conclusions and European Parliament resolutions while ensuring sufficient predictability for the budget implementation. In view of an evolving nuclear safety landscape and in order to ensure effectiveness and transparency, the Commission adopts a comprehesive and up-to-date strategy guiding the implementation of its actions for international safety cooperation. This strategy identifies the areas of greatest added value of EU action, while considering initiatives by other relevant stakeholders, avoiding duplication.

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Amendment 43

Tsvetelina Penkova, Bruno Tobback, Eero Heinäluoma, Yannis Maniatis

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 13

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(13) In a rapidly changing economic, social and geopolitical environment, recent experience has shown the need for a more flexible multiannual financial framework and Union spending programmes. To that effect, and in line with the objectives of this Regulation, the funding should duly consider the evolving policy needs and Union’s priorities as identified in relevant documents published by the Commission, in Council conclusions and European Parliament resolutions while ensuring sufficient predictability for the budget implementation.	(13) In a rapidly changing economic, social and geopolitical environment, recent experience has shown the need for a more flexible multiannual financial framework and Union spending programmes. To that effect, and in line with the objectives of this Regulation, the funding should duly consider the evolving policy needs and Union’s priorities as identified in relevant documents published by the Commission, in Council conclusions and European Parliament resolutions while ensuring sufficient predictability for the budget implementation and transparency in the allocation of resources between the Instrument’s external and internal components.

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Amendment 44

Mélanie Disdier, Julie Rechagneux, Aleksandar Nikolic, Pascale Piera, Christophe Bay, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Marion Maréchal

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 13 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(13a) In this respect, consideration should be given to Regulation (EU) 2024/1735, which recognises nuclear fission technologies, including fuel cycle technologies, as net-zero technologies, and which underlines the key role innovation plays in the Union's competitiveness, and to the framework it establishes to support the industrial deployment of these technologies.

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Amendment 45

Mélanie Disdier, Julie Rechagneux, Aleksandar Nikolic, Pascale Piera, Christophe Bay, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Marion Maréchal

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 13 b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(13b) Consideration should also be given to the work being done with regard to small modular reactors to highlight their potential contribution to decarbonisation, energy security and industrial competitiveness, and to assessments on the protection of critical infrastructure, which highlight the risks linked to strategic dependency and foreign interference.

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Amendment 46

Mélanie Disdier, Julie Rechagneux, Aleksandar Nikolic, Pascale Piera, Christophe Bay, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Marion Maréchal

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 13 c (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(13c) Consideration should furthermore be given to the Commission's communications and assessments concerning the competitiveness of clean energy technologies, which acknowledge nuclear's role in producing controllable low-carbon electricity and the need to strengthen European industrial capacities, diversify supply chains, develop skills and support the deployment of innovative technologies.

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Amendment 47

Matej Tonin, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 15 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(15 a) Given the specific legal basis of this Regulation under the Euratom Treaty, the Commission should ensure enhanced transparency and regular information to the European Parliament on the implementation of the Instrument, including through timely reporting and structured dialogue.

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Amendment 48

Kris Van Dijck

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(17) The Instrument is to be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [Performance Regulation], which lays down rules for expenditure tracking and the performance framework for the budget, including rules for ensuring a uniform application of the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and gender equality referred to in Article 33(2), points (d) and (f), of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 respectively, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal and rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes such as those on information, communication and visibility.	(17) The Instrument is to be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [Performance Regulation], which lays down rules for expenditure tracking and the performance framework for the budget, including rules for ensuring a uniform application of the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and gender equality referred to in Article 33(2), points (d) and (f), of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 respectively, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal and rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes such as those on information, communication and visibility. In its Special Report 08/2026 the European Court of Auditors identified shortcomings in the monitoring of EU-funded actions on nuclear safety. Therefore it recommends inter alia the collection of information on the actual use of the respective outputs, complemented where necessary by means of on-the-spot visist, as well as the systemic inclusion of outcome indicators that align with action objectives and capture the effects of the actions on nuclear safety.

Or. en

Amendment 49

Matej Tonin, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský, Christian Ehler

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(17) The Instrument is to be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [Performance Regulation], which lays down rules for expenditure tracking and the performance framework for the budget, including rules for ensuring a uniform application of the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and gender equality referred to in Article 33(2), points (d) and (f), of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 respectively, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal and rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes such as those on information, communication and visibility.	(17) The Instrument is to be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [Performance Regulation], which lays down rules for expenditure tracking and the performance framework for the budget, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal and rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes such as those on information, communication and visibility.

Or. en

Amendment 50

Matej Tonin, Andrea Wechsler, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(18) The forms and methods of implementation of Union funding laid down in this Regulation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the specific objectives of the actions and to deliver results, taking into account, in particular, the costs of controls, the administrative burden, and the expected risk of non-compliance. That should include consideration of the use of lump sums, flat rates and unit costs, as well as financing not linked to costs as referred to in Article 125(1), point (a), of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509.	(18) The forms and methods of implementation of Union funding laid down in this Regulation should be conducted in a manner that safeguards the Union's security interests, intellectual property, confidentiality, and technological leadership. They should be chosen on the basis of the Union's best interests and competitiveness, as well as their ability to achieve the specific objectives of the actions and to deliver results, taking into account, in particular, the costs of controls, the administrative burden, and the expected risk of non-compliance. That should include consideration of the use of lump sums, flat rates and unit costs, as well as financing not linked to costs as referred to in Article 125(1), point (a), of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509.

Or. en

Amendment 51

Mélanie Disdier, Julie Rechagneux, Aleksandar Nikolic, Pascale Piera, Christophe Bay, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Marion Maréchal

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 19

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(19) Coordination of the activities implemented under this Regulation should be achieved via ongoing work and dialogue with Member States, partner countries and their relevant authorities, in particular the competent regulatory authorities in the field of nuclear safety, safeguards and decommissioning to avoid duplication.	(19) Coordination of the activities implemented under this Regulation should be achieved via ongoing work and dialogue with Member States, partner countries and their relevant authorities, in particular the competent regulatory authorities in the field of nuclear safety, safeguards and decommissioning to avoid duplication. It should also involve, where appropriate, the main European initiatives, industrial alliances, sectoral organisations and research actors, including the European Nuclear Alliance, the European Industrial Alliance on SMRs, professional organisations representing the nuclear sector at European level, networks of safety authorities, and research bodies and specialised consortia.

Or. fr

Amendment 52

Tsvetelina Penkova, Bruno Tobback, Eero Heinäluoma, Yannis Maniatis

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 19

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(19) Coordination of the activities implemented under this Regulation should be achieved via ongoing work and dialogue with Member States, partner countries and their relevant authorities, in particular the competent regulatory authorities in the field of nuclear safety, safeguards and decommissioning to avoid duplication.	(19) Coordination of the activities implemented under this Regulation should be achieved via ongoing work and dialogue with Member States, partner countries and their relevant authorities, in particular the competent regulatory authorities in the field of nuclear safety, safeguards and decommissioning to avoid duplication and to promote the exchange of best practices and expertise within the Community.

Or. en

Amendment 53

Matej Tonin, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 19

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(19) Coordination of the activities implemented under this Regulation should be achieved via ongoing work and dialogue with Member States, partner countries and their relevant authorities, in particular the competent regulatory authorities in the field of nuclear safety, safeguards and decommissioning to avoid duplication.	(19) Coordination of the activities implemented under this Regulation should be achieved via ongoing work and dialogue with Member States, like-minded partner countries and their relevant authorities, in particular the competent regulatory authorities in the field of nuclear safety, safeguards and decommissioning to avoid duplication.

Or. en

Amendment 54

Kris Van Dijck

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 19 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(19 a) It is essential to guarantee transparency in the implementation of this regulation, including by keeping the European Parliament regularly informed.

Or. en

Amendment 55

Tsvetelina Penkova, Bruno Tobback, Eero Heinäluoma, Yannis Maniatis

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 22

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(22) The Commission should adopt multiannual indicative programmes that are consistent with and complement the multiannual indicative programmes referred to in Chapter 1 of Regulation (EU) 202X/XXXX [Global Europe].	(22) The Commission should adopt multiannual indicative programmes that are consistent with and complement the multiannual indicative programmes referred to in Chapter 1 of Regulation (EU) 202X/XXXX [Global Europe], while ensuring appropriate visibility of the specific objectives of this Instrument.

Or. en

Amendment 56

Kris Van Dijck

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 23

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(23) The overall policy framework for the implementation of the external component of the Instrument should be constituted by the policies as set out in association agreements, partnership and cooperation agreements, multilateral agreements, nuclear cooperation agreements, memoranda of understanding, and other agreements that establish a relationship between the Community and its partner countries, as well as European Council conclusions and Council conclusions, summit declarations, conclusions of high-level meetings with partner countries, communications from the Commission and joint communications from the Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.	(23) The overall policy framework for the implementation of the external component of the Instrument should be constituted by the policies as set out in association agreements, partnership and cooperation agreements, multilateral agreements, nuclear cooperation agreements, memoranda of understanding, and other agreements that establish a relationship between the Community and its partner countries, as well as European Council conclusions and Council conclusions, summit declarations, conclusions of high-level meetings with partner countries, communications from the Commission and joint communications from the Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. The selection of cooperation proposals, its scoring and ranking, is to be based on pre-defined relevant criteria, such as the urgency and magnitude of the nuclear safety risk that the proposals address, the added value of EU action, the maturity of the proposed action, the likely sustainability of the expected results and the geopolitical context in which support is to be provided. This process should be appropriately documented.

Or. en

Amendment 57

Matej Tonin, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 23

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(23) The overall policy framework for the implementation of the external component of the Instrument should be constituted by the policies as set out in association agreements, partnership and cooperation agreements, multilateral agreements, nuclear cooperation agreements, memoranda of understanding, and other agreements that establish a relationship between the Community and its partner countries, as well as European Council conclusions and Council conclusions, summit declarations, conclusions of high-level meetings with partner countries, communications from the Commission and joint communications from the Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.	(23) The overall policy framework for the implementation of the external component of the Instrument should be constituted by the policies as set out in association agreements, partnership and cooperation agreements, multilateral agreements, nuclear cooperation agreements, memoranda of understanding, and other agreements that establish a relationship between the Community and its like-minded partner countries, as well as European Council conclusions, Parliament recomendations and Council conclusions, summit declarations, conclusions of high-level meetings with partner countries, communications from the Commission and joint communications from the Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.

Or. en

Amendment 58

Kris Van Dijck

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 24

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(24) The external component of the Instrument may finance actions in any partner countries in compliance with the criteria set out in this Regulation. Priority should be given to persons and entities from acceding countries, candidate countries, including Ukraine, potential candidate countries, and European Neighbourhood Policy countries.	(24) The external component of the Instrument may finance actions in any partner countries in compliance with the criteria set out in this Regulation. Priority should be given to persons and entities from acceding countries, candidate countries, including Ukraine, potential candidate countries, and European Neighbourhood Policy countries. Every possible action is always assessed in light of the EU's interests, including the Union's strategic autonomy and competitiveness, and actions that run counter to the interests of the European Union are not funded.

Or. en

Amendment 59

Jörgen Warborn, Tomas Tobé

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 24

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(24) The external component of the Instrument may finance actions in any partner countries in compliance with the criteria set out in this Regulation. Priority should be given to persons and entities from acceding countries, candidate countries, including Ukraine, potential candidate countries, and European Neighbourhood Policy countries.	(24) The external component of the Instrument may finance actions in any partner countries in compliance with the criteria set out in this Regulation. Priority should be given to persons and entities from acceding countries, candidate countries, including Ukraine, potential candidate countries, and European Neighbourhood Policy countries, without excluding, where justified, the participation of other trusted partners where this contributes to the effective achievement of the objectives of the instrument.

Or. en

Amendment 60

Matej Tonin, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 24

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(24) The external component of the Instrument may finance actions in any partner countries in compliance with the criteria set out in this Regulation. Priority should be given to persons and entities from acceding countries, candidate countries, including Ukraine, potential candidate countries, and European Neighbourhood Policy countries.	(24) The external component of the Instrument may finance actions in any like-minded partner countries in compliance with the criteria set out in this Regulation. While taking into account the best interests of the Union and its competitivenes, priority should be given to persons and entities from acceding countries, candidate countries, including Ukraine, potential candidate countries, and European Neighbourhood Policy countries.

Or. en

Amendment 61

Jutta Paulus

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 24

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(24) The external component of the Instrument may finance actions in any partner countries in compliance with the criteria set out in this Regulation. Priority should be given to persons and entities from acceding countries, candidate countries, including Ukraine, potential candidate countries, and European Neighbourhood Policy countries.	(24) The external component of the Instrument may finance actions in any partner countries in compliance with the criteria set out in this Regulation. Priority should be given to persons and entities from acceding countries, candidate countries, with special priority given to Ukraine, potential candidate countries, and European Neighbourhood Policy countries.

Or. en

Justification

Russia's ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine has created unprecedented nuclear safety and security risks, including in Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant or Chernobyl. Therefore, Ukraine must be treated as a priority partner under this Instrument, given both the scale of the risks involved and the potential consequences for the safety of European citizens.

Amendment 62

Tsvetelina Penkova, Bruno Tobback, Eero Heinäluoma, Yannis Maniatis

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 25

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(25) International Cooperation will be based on the Fundamental Safety Principles as stipulated in the IAEA safety standards.	(25) International Cooperation will be based on the Fundamental Safety Principles as stipulated in the IAEA safety standards, taking into account the importance of independent regulatory oversight and transparency.

Or. en

Amendment 63

Marcin Sypniewski

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 26

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(26) Considering the continued need for safety improvement for the peaceful use of nuclear energy in partner countries, the Instrument should pursue the objectives of promotion of the highest level of nuclear safety, radiation protection, safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste and the application of efficient and effective nuclear safeguards in partner countries. This includes remediation of radiologically contaminated legacy sites and enhancing regulatory capacity.	(26) Considering the continued need for safety improvement for the peaceful use of nuclear energy in partner countries, the Instrument should pursue the objectives of promotion of the highest level of nuclear safety, radiation protection, safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste and the application of efficient and effective nuclear safeguards in partner countries. This includes remediation of radiologically contaminated legacy sites and enhancing regulatory capacity. It should also support, where appropriate, recycling activities and the management of the nuclear fuel cycle, as well as ensure the long-term safety of installations, including the extension of their operational lifetime. In addition, it should contribute to strengthening the protection of nuclear installations against emerging threats, including attacks by unmanned systems and cyberattacks.

Or. en

Amendment 64

Mélanie Disdier, Julie Rechagneux, Aleksandar Nikolic, Pascale Piera, Christophe Bay, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Marion Maréchal

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 26

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(26) Considering the continued need for safety improvement for the peaceful use of nuclear energy in partner countries, the Instrument should pursue the objectives of promotion of the highest level of nuclear safety, radiation protection, safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste and the application of efficient and effective nuclear safeguards in partner countries. This includes remediation of radiologically contaminated legacy sites and enhancing regulatory capacity.	(26) Considering the continued need for safety improvement for the peaceful use of nuclear energy in partner countries, the Instrument should pursue the objectives of promotion of the highest level of nuclear safety, radiation protection, safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste, including through recycling and fuel cycle management, and of the long-term safety of installations and the extension of their operational lifetime, and the application of efficient and effective nuclear safeguards in partner countries. This includes remediation of radiologically contaminated legacy sites and enhancing regulatory capacity and supporting measures to boost security at nuclear installations in the face of emerging threats, including drone attacks and cyber-attacks.

Or. fr

Amendment 65

Tsvetelina Penkova, Bruno Tobback, Eero Heinäluoma, Yannis Maniatis

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 26

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(26) Considering the continued need for safety improvement for the peaceful use of nuclear energy in partner countries, the Instrument should pursue the objectives of promotion of the highest level of nuclear safety, radiation protection, safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste and the application of efficient and effective nuclear safeguards in partner countries. This includes remediation of radiologically contaminated legacy sites and enhancing regulatory capacity.	(26) Considering the continued need for safety improvement for the peaceful use of nuclear energy in partner countries, the Instrument should pursue the objectives of promotion of the highest level of nuclear safety, radiation protection, safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste and the application of efficient and effective nuclear safeguards in partner countries. This includes remediation of radiologically contaminated legacy sites and enhancing regulatory capacity and ensuring that all activities prevent long-term environmental harm and adverse health effects for workers and the general public, in full compliance with Union and international safety standards.

Or. en

Amendment 66

Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 26

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(26) Considering the continued need for safety improvement for the peaceful use of nuclear energy in partner countries, the Instrument should pursue the objectives of promotion of the highest level of nuclear safety, radiation protection, safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste and the application of efficient and effective nuclear safeguards in partner countries. This includes remediation of radiologically contaminated legacy sites and enhancing regulatory capacity.	(26) Considering the continued need for safety improvement for the peaceful use of nuclear energy in partner countries, the Instrument should pursue the objectives of promotion of the highest level of nuclear safety, radiation protection, safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste, by means of its storage in well-defined, clearly indicated and properly protected locations for the lifetime of the spent fuel, and the application of efficient and effective nuclear safeguards in partner countries. This includes remediation of radiologically contaminated legacy sites and enhancing regulatory capacity.

Or. ro

Justification

Since the lifetime of spent fuel is relatively long, the utmost protective measures must be ensured so as to avoid contamination or accidents.

Amendment 67

Jutta Paulus

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 26

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(26) Considering the continued need for safety improvement for the peaceful use of nuclear energy in partner countries, the Instrument should pursue the objectives of promotion of the highest level of nuclear safety, radiation protection, safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste and the application of efficient and effective nuclear safeguards in partner countries. This includes remediation of radiologically contaminated legacy sites and enhancing regulatory capacity.	(26) Considering the continued need for safety and security improvement for the peaceful use of nuclear energy in partner countries, the Instrument should pursue the objectives of promotion of the highest level of nuclear safety, radiation protection, safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste and the application of efficient and effective nuclear safeguards in partner countries. This includes remediation of radiologically contaminated legacy sites, protection of nuclear infrastructure against emerging cybersecurity and physical threats including unmanned aerial systems, and enhancing regulatory capacity.

Or. en

Justification

Taking into account the evolving security environment and the threats posed to strategic infrastructure by cyber attacks or unmanned aerial systems, the Instrument should be used to finance measures to increase the security of the nuclear facility site from such threats.

Amendment 68

Tsvetelina Penkova, Bruno Tobback, Eero Heinäluoma, Yannis Maniatis

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 26 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(26 a) The Instrument should ensure that all activities related to decommissioning and waste management adhere to the highest standards for preventing environmental contamination and protecting human health from radioactive materials.

Or. en

Amendment 69

Kris Van Dijck

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 27

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(27) Considering that the peaceful uses of nuclear energy continue to develop, the Instrument should be fit to carry out activities in emerging fields related to nuclear safety and emergency preparedness and response, for instance by contributing to the safety of small and modular reactors and radiological protection in new radiological medical applications.	(27) Considering that the peaceful uses of nuclear energy continue to develop, the Instrument should be fit to carry out activities in emerging fields related to nuclear safety and emergency preparedness and response, for instance by contributing to the safety of small and modular reactors and radiological protection in new radiological medical applications. However, there is a mandatory check that funded actions do not go against the interest of the European Union; it should be guaranteed that EU-funds do not end up financing the development of foreign nuclear technologies which would undermine the EU's geostrategic interest and competitiveness;

Or. en

Amendment 70

Matej Tonin, Andrea Wechsler, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 27

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(27) Considering that the peaceful uses of nuclear energy continue to develop, the Instrument should be fit to carry out activities in emerging fields related to nuclear safety and emergency preparedness and response, for instance by contributing to the safety of small and modular reactors and radiological protection in new radiological medical applications.	(27) Considering that the peaceful uses of nuclear energy continue to develop, and where this is in the best interest of the Union and its competitiveness, under clear eligibility criteria, including, where appropriate, a focus on European technologies or those of strategic interest to the Union, the Instrument should be fit to carry out activities in emerging fields related to nuclear safety and emergency preparedness and response, for instance by contributing to the safety of small and modular reactors and radiological protection in new radiological medical applications.

Or. en

Amendment 71

Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 27

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(27) Considering that the peaceful uses of nuclear energy continue to develop, the Instrument should be fit to carry out activities in emerging fields related to nuclear safety and emergency preparedness and response, for instance by contributing to the safety of small and modular reactors and radiological protection in new radiological medical applications.	(27) Considering that the peaceful uses of nuclear energy continue to develop, the Instrument should be fit to carry out activities in emerging fields related to nuclear safety and emergency preparedness and response, for instance by contributing to the safety of small and modular reactors and radiological protection in new radiological medical applications, and by establishing rapid intervention measures to address accidents or incidents of any kind, including through cross-border cooperation where appropriate.

Or. ro

Justification

The expansion of the use of nuclear energy must be flanked with suitable protective measures and by accident/incident prevention.

Amendment 72

Mélanie Disdier, Julie Rechagneux, Aleksandar Nikolic, Pascale Piera, Christophe Bay, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Marion Maréchal

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 27

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(27) Considering that the peaceful uses of nuclear energy continue to develop, the Instrument should be fit to carry out activities in emerging fields related to nuclear safety and emergency preparedness and response, for instance by contributing to the safety of small and modular reactors and radiological protection in new radiological medical applications.	(27) Considering that the peaceful uses of nuclear energy continue to develop, the Instrument should be fit to carry out activities in emerging fields related to nuclear safety and emergency preparedness and response, including in the area of cybersecurity and protection of installations against emerging threats, in particular attacks involving unmanned systems, for instance by contributing to the safety of small and modular reactors and radiological protection in new radiological medical applications.

Or. fr

Amendment 73

Jutta Paulus

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 27

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(27) Considering that the peaceful uses of nuclear energy continue to develop, the Instrument should be fit to carry out activities in emerging fields related to nuclear safety and emergency preparedness and response, for instance by contributing to the safety of small and modular reactors and radiological protection in new radiological medical applications.	(27) Considering that the peaceful uses of nuclear energy continue to develop, the Instrument should be fit to carry out activities in emerging fields related to nuclear safety and emergency preparedness and response.

Or. en

Justification

The proposal creates a situation in which European taxpayers could finance the licensing process for non-European nuclear technology from third countries, including China and Russia, thereby deepening Europe's technological dependency on potentially adversarial states. This risks undermining the EU's strategic autonomy in the energy sector and runs against the principle that the Instrument should not finance nuclear technology.

Amendment 74

Jörgen Warborn, Tomas Tobé

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 27

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(27) Considering that the peaceful uses of nuclear energy continue to develop, the Instrument should be fit to carry out activities in emerging fields related to nuclear safety and emergency preparedness and response, for instance by contributing to the safety of small and modular reactors and radiological protection in new radiological medical applications.	(27) Considering that the peaceful uses of nuclear energy continue to develop, the Instrument should be fit to carry out activities in emerging fields related to nuclear safety and emergency preparedness and response, for instance by contributing to the safety of small and modular reactors, as well as other innovative nuclear technologies and radiological protection in new radiological medical applications.

Or. en

Amendment 75

Matej Tonin, Andrea Wechsler, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 27 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(27 a) In light of the evolving security environment, including increased risks to critical infrastructure arising from unmanned aerial systems and other emerging threats, the Instrument should also support measures aimed at enhancing the physical protection and security of nuclear facility sites, where such risks are identified and duly justified.
	Particular attention should be paid to the protection of critical infrastructure, including nuclear decommissioning sites, against evolving and hybrid threats, as well as to strengthening preparedness, risk awareness and preventive measures.

Or. en

Amendment 76

Matej Tonin, Andrea Wechsler, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 28

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(28) Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine is causing damages to the Ukrainian infrastructure, including to the country’s nuclear power facilities, as shown by the drone attack on 14 February 2025 to the Chernobyl’s New Safe Confinement. As regards Union support for Ukraine-related needs in the field of nuclear safety, appropriations mobilised from the Ukraine Reserve referred to in Article 6 of Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [MFF Regulation] may be made available for support provided under the external component of the Instrument in the form of non-repayable support, financial instruments and provisioning of the budgetary guarantee. Support provided to Ukraine under the external component of the Instrument of this Regulation in the form of loans under Council decision 77/270/Euratom should be provided within the amount established in Council decision 77/270/Euratom and ceiling referred to in Article 6 (2), second sub-paragraph of the Global Europe regulation. If those loans are to be provided to Ukraine as sovereign state, they should be covered by the guarantee provided in accordance with Article 2(3), second subparagraph of Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [MFF Regulation]. Accordingly, it is appropriate to provide for derogation from Article 214(1) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 and set no provisioning rate for those loans to Ukraine as provided by Article 24 (3), last paragraph of the Global Europe Regulation.	(28) Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine is causing damages to the Ukrainian infrastructure, including to the country’s nuclear power facilities, as shown by the drone attack on 14 February 2025 to the Chernobyl’s New Safe Confinement. As regards Union support for Ukraine-related needs in the field of nuclear safety, it should be prioritised in light of the security risks posed by damage to nuclear infrastructure. Such prioritisation should be implemented in a transparent manner and should not undermine the continuity of cooperation with other partner countries, in particular in the Union’s neighbourhood. Appropriations mobilised from the Ukraine Reserve referred to in Article 6 of Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [MFF Regulation] may be made available for support provided under the external component of the Instrument in the form of non-repayable support, financial instruments and provisioning of the budgetary guarantee. Support provided to Ukraine under the external component of the Instrument of this Regulation in the form of loans under Council decision 77/270/Euratom should be provided within the amount established in Council decision 77/270/Euratom and ceiling referred to in Article 6 (2), second sub-paragraph of the Global Europe regulation. If those loans are to be provided to Ukraine as sovereign state, they should be covered by the guarantee provided in accordance with Article 2(3), second subparagraph of Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [MFF Regulation]. Accordingly, it is appropriate to provide for derogation from Article 214(1) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 and set no provisioning rate for those loans to Ukraine as provided by Article 24 (3), last paragraph of the Global Europe Regulation.

Or. en

Amendment 77

Jutta Paulus

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 28

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(28) Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine is causing damages to the Ukrainian infrastructure, including to the country’s nuclear power facilities, as shown by the drone attack on 14 February 2025 to the Chernobyl’s New Safe Confinement. As regards Union support for Ukraine-related needs in the field of nuclear safety, appropriations mobilised from the Ukraine Reserve referred to in Article 6 of Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [MFF Regulation] may be made available for support provided under the external component of the Instrument in the form of non-repayable support, financial instruments and provisioning of the budgetary guarantee. Support provided to Ukraine under the external component of the Instrument of this Regulation in the form of loans under Council decision 77/270/Euratom should be provided within the amount established in Council decision 77/270/Euratom and ceiling referred to in Article 6 (2), second sub-paragraph of the Global Europe regulation. If those loans are to be provided to Ukraine as sovereign state, they should be covered by the guarantee provided in accordance with Article 2(3), second subparagraph of Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [MFF Regulation]. Accordingly, it is appropriate to provide for derogation from Article 214(1) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 and set no provisioning rate for those loans to Ukraine as provided by Article 24 (3), last paragraph of the Global Europe Regulation.	(28) Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine is causing damages to the Ukrainian infrastructure, including to the country’s nuclear power facilities, as shown by the drone attack on 14 February 2025 to the Chernobyl’s New Safe Confinement. The immediate repair and restoration of this critical safety structure to a fit-for-purpose state is a primary safety priority for the Union. As regards Union support for Ukraine-related needs in the field of nuclear safety, appropriations mobilised from the Ukraine Reserve referred to in Article 6 of Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [MFF Regulation] may be made available for support provided under the external component of the Instrument in the form of non-repayable support, financial instruments and provisioning of the budgetary guarantee. Support provided to Ukraine under the external component of the Instrument of this Regulation in the form of loans under Council decision 77/270/Euratom should be provided within the amount established in Council decision 77/270/Euratom and ceiling referred to in Article 6 (2), second sub-paragraph of the Global Europe regulation. If those loans are to be provided to Ukraine as sovereign state, they should be covered by the guarantee provided in accordance with Article 2(3), second subparagraph of Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [MFF Regulation]. Accordingly, it is appropriate to provide for derogation from Article 214(1) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 and set no provisioning rate for those loans to Ukraine as provided by Article 24 (3), last paragraph of the Global Europe Regulation.

Or. en

Justification

Russia's ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine has created unprecedented nuclear safety and security risks, including, damaging the Chernobyl's New Safe Confinement. The immediate repair and restauration of this critical safety structure should be a primary priority of this Instrument.

Amendment 78

Matej Tonin, Andrea Wechsler, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 30

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(30) For the external component, where Union support under the Instrument is to be provided in the form of a budgetary guarantee or a financial instrument, including where combined with non-repayable support in a blending operation, it is necessary that such support is provided exclusively through the Global Europe delivery mechanisms in accordance with the applicable rules of the Global Europe delivery mechanisms.	(30) For the external component, where Union support under the Instrument is to be provided in the form of a budgetary guarantee or a financial instrument, including where combined with non-repayable support in a blending operation, it is necessary that such support is provided exclusively through the Global Europe delivery mechanisms in accordance with the applicable rules of the Global Europe delivery mechanisms, while taking into consideration the best interests of Union and its competitivenes.

Or. en

Amendment 79

Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 31

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(31) Close cooperation with international organisations pursuing objectives similar to those of the Instrument, as referred to in Chapter 10 Title II of the Euratom Treaty, in particular with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), is considered necessary for a successful cooperation on nuclear safety.	(31) Permanent communication and close cooperation with international organisations pursuing objectives similar to those of the Instrument, as referred to in Chapter 10 Title II of the Euratom Treaty, in particular with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), is considered necessary for a successful cooperation on nuclear safety.

Or. ro

Justification

Proper communication is needed, especially on incidents, so that intervention measures can be taken as quickly as possible.

Amendment 80

Kris Van Dijck

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 31

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(31) Close cooperation with international organisations pursuing objectives similar to those of the Instrument, as referred to in Chapter 10 Title II of the Euratom Treaty, in particular with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), is considered necessary for a successful cooperation on nuclear safety.	(31) Close cooperation and coordination with international organisations pursuing objectives similar to those of the Instrument, as referred to in Chapter 10 Title II of the Euratom Treaty, in particular with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), is considered necessary for a successful cooperation on nuclear safety.

Or. en

Amendment 81

Jutta Paulus

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 32

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(32) The most efficient use of available resources can be achieved through coherence and complementarity between the Union’s external financing instruments, as well as through the creation of synergies with other Union policies and programmes. In order to maximise the impact of combined interventions to achieve a common objective, this Regulation should allow for the combination of funding with other Community and Union programmes, provided that the contributions do not cover the same costs.	(32) The most efficient use of available resources can be achieved through coherence and complementarity between the Union’s external financing instruments, as well as through the creation of synergies with other Union policies and programmes. To ensure such efficiency and keep costs under control, the Commission should establish a strong monitoring and oversight framework. This framework should ensure that project costs are estimated upfront through feasibility studies based on the most accurate information available and that contractual arrangements with implementing partners include performance-based incentives. In order to maximise the impact of combined interventions to achieve a common objective, this Regulation should allow for the combination of funding with other Community and Union programmes, provided that the contributions do not cover the same costs.

Or. en

Justification

This amendment is based on the European Court of Auditors Special Report on EU support for nuclear safety in non-EU countries, which recommends mitigating project delays and cost overruns through upfront cost estimates and performance-based contractual incentives.

Amendment 82

Tsvetelina Penkova, Bruno Tobback, Eero Heinäluoma, Yannis Maniatis

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 33

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(33) The previous financial programme under Regulation (Euratom) 2021/100 demonstrated the additional Community added value by the collection and the dissemination of knowledge. On the basis of Article 8 of the Euratom Treaty, and pursuant to Article 7 of Council Directive 2011/70/Euratom18 , the JRC is responsible for managing its historical nuclear liabilities and decommission its nuclear installations that have been shut down in accordance with the relevant national legislation. Accordingly, the Nuclear Decommissioning and Waste Management Programme at the JRC was launched in 1999 with a communication to the European Parliament and the Council19 , and since then the Commission has provided regular updates on the progress of that programme20	(33) The previous financial programme under Regulation (Euratom) 2021/100 demonstrated the additional Community added value by the collection and the dissemination of knowledge. On the basis of Article 8 of the Euratom Treaty, and pursuant to Article 7 of Council Directive 2011/70/Euratom18 , the JRC is responsible for managing its historical nuclear liabilities and decommission its nuclear installations that have been shut down in accordance with the relevant national legislation. Accordingly, the Nuclear Decommissioning and Waste Management Programme at the JRC was launched in 1999 with a communication to the European Parliament and the Council19 , and since then the Commission has provided regular updates on the progress of that programme. That knowledge should continue to be structured and made accessible to relevant stakeholders across the Community.
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18 Council Directive 2011/70/Euratom of 19 July 2011 establishing a Community framework for the responsible and safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste (OJ L 199, 2.8.2011, p. 48, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2011/70/oj)..	18 Council Directive 2011/70/Euratom of 19 July 2011 establishing a Community framework for the responsible and safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste (OJ L 199, 2.8.2011, p. 48, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2011/70/oj)..
19 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council of 17 March 1999 on the decommissioning of obsolete nuclear installations and waste management: Historical liabilities resulting from nuclear activities carried out at the JRC under the Euratom Treaty (COM (1999) 114 final)..	19 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council of 17 March 1999 on the decommissioning of obsolete nuclear installations and waste management: Historical liabilities resulting from nuclear activities carried out at the JRC under the Euratom Treaty (COM (1999) 114 final)..
20 SEC(2004) 624, COM(2008) 903 and COM(2013) 734.

Or. en

Amendment 83

Matej Tonin, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 33 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(33 a) The knowledge generated through decommissioning and waste management activities should be systematically disseminated to Union stakeholders, contributing to the development of a high level of expertise, skills and safety culture across the Union.

Or. en

Amendment 84

Kris Van Dijck

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 34

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(34) The Commission has concluded that the best option to satisfy requirements stemming from Article 5(1), point (f), and Article 7 of Council Directive 2011/70/Euratom is to pursue a strategy combining decommissioning and radioactive waste management activities while initiating the discussions between the JRC and host Member States regarding a potential transfer of the decommissioning and spent fuel and radioactive waste management liabilities in the case of mutual agreements between the Commission and the host Member States. The JRC should provide for and maintain adequate resources to fulfil its obligations with respect to decommissioning and the safety of spent fuel and radioactive waste management.	(34) The Commission has concluded that the best option to satisfy requirements stemming from Article 5(1), point (f), and Article 7 of Council Directive 2011/70/Euratom is to pursue a strategy combining decommissioning and radioactive waste management activities while initiating the discussions between the JRC and host Member States regarding a potential transfer of the decommissioning and spent fuel and radioactive waste management liabilities in the case of mutual agreements between the Commission and the host Member States. The JRC should provide for and maintain adequate resources to fulfil its obligations with respect to decommissioning and the safety of spent fuel and radioactive waste management. Since decommissioning programmes are characterised by a very long implementation horizon and by a high level of uncertainty, notably due to the unavailability of several industrial disposal pathways, it is impossible to produce a reliable and binding estimate of the associated costs. Therefore it is stressed that no financial liability can be transferred to the host Member States, unless the Commission first creates legal and financial instruments capable of addressing these uncertainties, which may then be followed by a stepwise transfer, segmenting operations, both in nature and over time.

Or. en

Amendment 85

Matej Tonin, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 34

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(34) The Commission has concluded that the best option to satisfy requirements stemming from Article 5(1), point (f), and Article 7 of Council Directive 2011/70/Euratom is to pursue a strategy combining decommissioning and radioactive waste management activities while initiating the discussions between the JRC and host Member States regarding a potential transfer of the decommissioning and spent fuel and radioactive waste management liabilities in the case of mutual agreements between the Commission and the host Member States. The JRC should provide for and maintain adequate resources to fulfil its obligations with respect to decommissioning and the safety of spent fuel and radioactive waste management.	(34) The Commission has concluded that the best option to satisfy requirements stemming from Article 5(1), point (f), and Article 7 of Council Directive 2011/70/Euratom is to pursue a strategy combining decommissioning and radioactive waste management activities while initiating the discussions between the JRC and host Member States regarding a potential transfer of the decommissioning and spent fuel and radioactive waste management liabilities in the case of mutual agreements between the Commission and the host Member States. However, the Commission should further develop appropriate legal and financial instruments capable of addressing the long-term uncertainties associated with radioactive waste management spanning several decades. The JRC should provide for and maintain adequate resources to fulfil its obligations with respect to decommissioning and the safety of spent fuel and radioactive waste management. Such potential transfer of decommissioning and radioactive waste management liabilities should be strictly voluntary, based on bilateral agreements with the host Member States, and should not entail any financial responsibility for those Member States.

Or. en

Amendment 86

Tsvetelina Penkova, Bruno Tobback, Eero Heinäluoma, Yannis Maniatis

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 34

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(34) The Commission has concluded that the best option to satisfy requirements stemming from Article 5(1), point (f), and Article 7 of Council Directive 2011/70/Euratom is to pursue a strategy combining decommissioning and radioactive waste management activities while initiating the discussions between the JRC and host Member States regarding a potential transfer of the decommissioning and spent fuel and radioactive waste management liabilities in the case of mutual agreements between the Commission and the host Member States. The JRC should provide for and maintain adequate resources to fulfil its obligations with respect to decommissioning and the safety of spent fuel and radioactive waste management.	(34) The Commission has concluded that the best option to satisfy requirements stemming from Article 5(1), point (f), and Article 7 of Council Directive 2011/70/Euratom is to pursue a strategy combining decommissioning and radioactive waste management activities while initiating the discussions between the JRC and host Member States regarding a potential transfer of the decommissioning and spent fuel and radioactive waste management liabilities in the case of mutual agreements between the Commission and the host Member States. The JRC should provide for and maintain adequate resources to fulfil its obligations with respect to decommissioning and the safety of spent fuel and radioactive waste management. The Commission and the JRC should also develop appropriate legal and financial instruments capable of addressing the long-term uncertainties associated with radioactive waste management before such transfers are concluded.

Or. en

Amendment 87

Mélanie Disdier, Julie Rechagneux, Aleksandar Nikolic, Pascale Piera, Christophe Bay, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Marion Maréchal

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 35

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(35) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council21.	(35) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council21. The Commission should ensure the European Parliament and the Council are regularly and fully informed, in a timely manner, of the exercise of those powers.
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21 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2011/182/oj)..	21 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2011/182/oj)..

Or. fr

Amendment 88

Mélanie Disdier, Julie Rechagneux, Aleksandar Nikolic, Pascale Piera, Christophe Bay, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Marion Maréchal

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 36

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(36) The Commission should immediately adopt applicable implementing acts to adopt or amend annual or multi-annual action plans and measures under the Instrument’s external component where, in duly justified cases relating to the need of a swift response by the Community, imperative grounds of urgency so require.	(36) The Commission should immediately adopt applicable implementing acts to adopt or amend annual or multi-annual action plans and measures under the Instrument’s external component where, in duly justified cases relating to the need of a swift response by the Community, imperative grounds of urgency so require. The use of this procedure should remain exceptional and be duly motivated. The Commission should promptly inform the European Parliament and the Council of the use of the urgency procedure and the reasons for using it, thereby ensuring effective ex post scrutiny, in particular to assess whether the invocation of such grounds of imperative urgency was appropriate.

Or. fr

Amendment 89

Marcin Sypniewski

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 36

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(36) The Commission should immediately adopt applicable implementing acts to adopt or amend annual or multi-annual action plans and measures under the Instrument’s external component where, in duly justified cases relating to the need of a swift response by the Community, imperative grounds of urgency so require.	(36) The Commission should immediately adopt applicable implementing acts to adopt or amend annual or multi-annual action plans and measures under the Instrument’s external component where, in duly justified cases relating to the need of a swift response by the Community, imperative grounds of urgency so require. The application of this procedure should be exceptional in nature and properly justified. The Commission should promptly inform the European Parliament and the Council of the use of the urgency procedure and the reasons for its use, thereby ensuring effective ex post scrutiny, in particular to assess whether the invocation of such imperative grounds of urgency was appropriate.

Or. en

Amendment 90

Matej Tonin, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 36

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(36) The Commission should immediately adopt applicable implementing acts to adopt or amend annual or multi-annual action plans and measures under the Instrument’s external component where, in duly justified cases relating to the need of a swift response by the Community, imperative grounds of urgency so require.	(36) The Commission should immediately adopt applicable implementing acts to adopt or amend annual or multi-annual action plans and measures under the Instrument’s external component where, in duly justified cases relating to the need of a swift response by the Community, imperative grounds of urgency so require. In the implementation of the Instrument’s external component, the Commission shall be assisted by INSC Committee.

Or. en

Amendment 91

Jutta Paulus

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 40

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(40) In the framework of the Union’s restrictive measures, adopted on the basis of Article 29 TEU and Article 215(2) TFEU, no funds or economic resources may be made available, directly or indirectly, to or for the benefit of designated natural or legal persons, entities or bodies. Therefore, such natural or legal persons, entities or bodies, as well as legal persons, entities or bodies owned or controlled by them should not be supported.	(40) In the framework of the Union’s restrictive measures, adopted on the basis of Article 29 TEU and Article 215(2) TFEU, no funds or economic resources may be made available, directly or indirectly, to or for the benefit of designated natural or legal persons, entities or bodies. Therefore, such natural or legal persons, entities or bodies, as well as legal persons, entities or bodies owned or controlled by them should not be supported. Furthermore, financing under this Regulation must be in line with the Union’s geopolitical and security interests, including its technological sovereignity and strategic autonomy. Support should therefore be excluded for any action or country whose involvement would strengthen the capabilities of actors that undermine the safety and security of the EU and its citizens.

Or. en

Amendment 92

Matej Tonin, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
This Regulation establishes the Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation and Decommissioning (the ‘Instrument’) and lays down the objectives of the Instrument, its indicative budget for the period from 1 January 2028 to 31 December 2034, the forms of Union funding and the rules for providing such funding under the Instrument. It also addresses the specificities of each of the Instrument’s two components: the external component and the internal component.	This Regulation establishes the Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation and Decommissioning (the ‘Instrument’) and lays down the objectives of the Instrument, its indicative budget for the period from 1 January 2028 to 31 December 2034, the forms of Union funding and the rules for providing such funding under the Instrument. It also addresses the specificities of each of the Instrument’s two components: the external component and the internal component, while continuing to mobilise and benefit from European expertise and industry know-how.

Or. en

Amendment 93

Tsvetelina Penkova, Bruno Tobback, Eero Heinäluoma, Yannis Maniatis

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
1. The general objective of the Instrument’s external component is to contribute to a high level of nuclear safety, radiation protection, safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste, decommissioning and the application of efficient and effective safeguards of nuclear materials in partner countries, in complementarity with Regulation (EU) 202X/XXXX [Global Europe], and building on the activities within the Community including the relevant Euratom regulatory framework.	1. The general objective of the Instrument’s external component is to contribute to a high level of nuclear safety, radiation protection, safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste, decommissioning and the application of efficient and effective safeguards of nuclear materials in partner countries, with a particular emphasis on preventing exposure to radioactive materials and their adverse effects on workers, the general public, and the environment in complementarity with Regulation (EU) 202X/XXXX [Global Europe], and building on the activities within the Community including the relevant Euratom regulatory framework, with a particular emphasis on strengthening regulatory capacity, transparency and independent oversight.

Or. en

Amendment 94

Mélanie Disdier, Julie Rechagneux, Aleksandar Nikolic, Pascale Piera, Christophe Bay, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Marion Maréchal

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
1. The general objective of the Instrument’s external component is to contribute to a high level of nuclear safety, radiation protection, safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste, decommissioning and the application of efficient and effective safeguards of nuclear materials in partner countries, in complementarity with Regulation (EU) 202X/XXXX [Global Europe], and building on the activities within the Community including the relevant Euratom regulatory framework.	1. The general objective of the Instrument’s external component is to contribute to a high level of nuclear safety, radiation protection, safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste, including through recycling and management of the fuel cycle, the long-term safety of installations and extension of their operational lifetime, decommissioning and the application of efficient and effective safeguards of nuclear materials in partner countries, in complementarity with Regulation (EU) 202X/XXXX [Global Europe], and building on the activities within the Community including the relevant Euratom regulatory framework.

Or. fr

Amendment 95

Mélanie Disdier, Julie Rechagneux, Aleksandar Nikolic, Pascale Piera, Christophe Bay, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Marion Maréchal

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
1. The general objective of the Instrument’s external component is to contribute to a high level of nuclear safety, radiation protection, safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste, decommissioning and the application of efficient and effective safeguards of nuclear materials in partner countries, in complementarity with Regulation (EU) 202X/XXXX [Global Europe], and building on the activities within the Community including the relevant Euratom regulatory framework.	1. The general objective of the Instrument’s external component is to contribute to a high level of nuclear safety, radiation protection, safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste, decommissioning and the application of efficient and effective safeguards of nuclear materials in partner countries, in complementarity with Regulation (EU) 202X/XXXX [Global Europe], recognising the role of nuclear power as a net-zero technology that is vital for the Union's energy sovereignty and building on the activities within the Community including the relevant Euratom regulatory framework.

Or. fr

Amendment 96

Kris Van Dijck

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
1. The general objective of the Instrument’s external component is to contribute to a high level of nuclear safety, radiation protection, safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste, decommissioning and the application of efficient and effective safeguards of nuclear materials in partner countries, in complementarity with Regulation (EU) 202X/XXXX [Global Europe], and building on the activities within the Community including the relevant Euratom regulatory framework.	1. The general objective of the Instrument’s external component is to contribute in the EU's interest to a high level of nuclear safety, radiation protection, safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste, decommissioning and the application of efficient and effective safeguards of nuclear materials in partner countries, in complementarity with Regulation (EU) 202X/XXXX [Global Europe], and building on the activities within the Community including the relevant Euratom regulatory framework.

Or. en

Amendment 97

Mélanie Disdier, Julie Rechagneux, Aleksandar Nikolic, Pascale Piera, Christophe Bay, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Marion Maréchal

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
2. The general objective of the Instrument’s internal component is to support the decommissioning of the Commission’s nuclear installations at the Joint Research Centre (JRC) sites, in line with the needs identified in the respective decommissioning plans and to safely manage the associated spent fuel, nuclear material and radioactive waste. In addition, the Instrument shall support knowledge deriving from the nuclear decommissioning process and the management of the resulting radioactive waste that will be shared with the Community’s stakeholders.	2. The general objective of the Instrument’s internal component is to support the decommissioning of the Commission’s nuclear installations at the Joint Research Centre (JRC) sites, in line with the needs identified in the respective decommissioning plans and to safely manage the associated spent fuel, nuclear material and radioactive waste, including through recycling and management of the fuel cycle. In addition, the Instrument shall support knowledge deriving from the nuclear decommissioning process and the management of the resulting radioactive waste, and, where appropriate, knowledge relating to the long-term safety of installations and extension of their operational lifetime, that will be shared with the Community's stakeholders.

Or. fr

Amendment 98

Matej Tonin, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
2. The general objective of the Instrument’s internal component is to support the decommissioning of the Commission’s nuclear installations at the Joint Research Centre (JRC) sites, in line with the needs identified in the respective decommissioning plans and to safely manage the associated spent fuel, nuclear material and radioactive waste. In addition, the Instrument shall support knowledge deriving from the nuclear decommissioning process and the management of the resulting radioactive waste that will be shared with the Community’s stakeholders.	2. The general objective of the Instrument’s internal component is to support the decommissioning of the Commission’s nuclear installations at the Joint Research Centre (JRC) sites, in line with the needs identified in the respective decommissioning plans and to safely manage the associated spent fuel, nuclear material and radioactive waste. In addition, the Instrument shall support experiences, know-how, best practices and knowledge deriving from the nuclear dismantling and decommissioning process and the management of the resulting radioactive waste that will be shared with the Community’s stakeholders.

Or. en

Amendment 99

Tsvetelina Penkova, Bruno Tobback, Eero Heinäluoma, Yannis Maniatis

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
2. The general objective of the Instrument’s internal component is to support the decommissioning of the Commission’s nuclear installations at the Joint Research Centre (JRC) sites, in line with the needs identified in the respective decommissioning plans and to safely manage the associated spent fuel, nuclear material and radioactive waste. In addition, the Instrument shall support knowledge deriving from the nuclear decommissioning process and the management of the resulting radioactive waste that will be shared with the Community’s stakeholders.	2. The general objective of the Instrument’s internal component is to support the decommissioning of the Commission’s nuclear installations at the Joint Research Centre (JRC) sites, in line with the needs identified in the respective decommissioning plans and to safely manage the associated spent fuel, nuclear material and radioactive waste. In addition, the Instrument shall support knowledge deriving from the nuclear decommissioning process and the management of the resulting radioactive waste that will be shared in a structured manner with the Community’s stakeholders.

Or. en

Amendment 100

Jutta Paulus

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(a) to promote an effective nuclear safety and radiation protection culture, and the implementation of the highest nuclear safety and radiation protection standards, including for security of supplies, emergency preparedness and response, capacity development and transparency in decision-making processes of the authorities in partner countries;	(a) to promote an effective nuclear safety and radiation protection culture, and the implementation of the highest nuclear safety and radiation protection standards, including for security of supplies, emergency preparedness and response, capacity development and transparency in decision-making processes of the authorities in partner countries, giving urgent priority to the repair and restoration of critical safety infrastructure damaged by Russia's war of agression in Ukraine, in particular the New Safe Confinement at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, to ensure it remains fit for purpose;

Or. en

Amendment 101

Mélanie Disdier, Julie Rechagneux, Aleksandar Nikolic, Pascale Piera, Christophe Bay, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Marion Maréchal

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(a) to promote an effective nuclear safety and radiation protection culture, and the implementation of the highest nuclear safety and radiation protection standards, including for security of supplies, emergency preparedness and response, capacity development and transparency in decision-making processes of the authorities in partner countries;	(a) to promote an effective nuclear safety and radiation protection culture, and the implementation of the highest nuclear safety and radiation protection standards, including for security of supplies, support for the maintenance and extension of the operational lifetime of installations of all generations, emergency preparedness and response, capacity development and transparency in decision-making processes of the authorities in partner countries;

Or. fr

Amendment 102

Tsvetelina Penkova, Bruno Tobback, Eero Heinäluoma, Yannis Maniatis

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(a) to promote an effective nuclear safety and radiation protection culture, and the implementation of the highest nuclear safety and radiation protection standards, including for security of supplies, emergency preparedness and response, capacity development and transparency in decision-making processes of the authorities in partner countries;	(a) to promote an effective nuclear safety and radiation protection culture, and the implementation of the highest nuclear safety and radiation protection standards, including for security of supplies, emergency preparedness and response, capacity development, independence and transparency in decision-making processes of the authorities in partner countries;

Or. en

Amendment 103

Mélanie Disdier, Julie Rechagneux, Aleksandar Nikolic, Pascale Piera, Christophe Bay, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Marion Maréchal

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point b

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(b) to support responsible and safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste and the decommissioning and remediation of former nuclear sites and installations in partner countries;	(b) to support responsible and safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste, including through recycling and management of the fuel cycle, and the decommissioning and remediation of former nuclear sites and installations in partner countries;

Or. fr

Amendment 104

Mélanie Disdier, Julie Rechagneux, Aleksandar Nikolic, Pascale Piera, Christophe Bay, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Marion Maréchal

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(ba) to support research and innovation in the field of decommissioning, in particular through the development of advanced technologies, including robotics, digitalisation and Industry 4.0 solutions;

Or. fr

Amendment 105

Marcin Sypniewski

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(b a) to support research and innovation in the field of decommissioning, in particular through the development of advanced technologies, including robotics, digitalisation and Industry 4.0 solutions;

Or. en

Amendment 106

Mélanie Disdier, Julie Rechagneux, Aleksandar Nikolic, Pascale Piera, Christophe Bay, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Marion Maréchal

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point b b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(bb) to support activities to decontaminate and ensure the safety of nuclear sites affected by accidents or radiological contamination;

Or. fr

Amendment 107

Mélanie Disdier, Julie Rechagneux, Aleksandar Nikolic, Pascale Piera, Christophe Bay, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Marion Maréchal

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point c

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(c) to strengthen efficient and effective safeguards for nuclear material in partner countries.	(c) to strengthen efficient and effective safeguards for nuclear material in partner countries, including in the area of cybersecurity and protection against emerging threats, in particular those involving unmanned systems;

Or. fr

Amendment 108

Marcin Sypniewski

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point c

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(c) to strengthen efficient and effective safeguards for nuclear material in partner countries.	(c) to strengthen efficient and effective safeguards for nuclear material in partner countries, including in the area of cybersecurity and protection against emerging threats, in particular those involving unmanned systems.

Or. en

Amendment 109

Matej Tonin, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point c

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(c) to strengthen efficient and effective safeguards for nuclear material in partner countries.	(c) to strengthen efficient and effective safeguards for nuclear material in partner countries;

Or. en

Amendment 110

Matej Tonin, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(c a) (d) to support the safe regulatory and operational framework for innovative nuclear technologies, limited strictly to safety, radiation protection, waste management and emergency preparedness aspects;

Or. en

Amendment 111

Jutta Paulus

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(c a) to strengthen the resilience of strategic energy infrastructure, including nuclear sites, against emerging cybersecurity threats and other hybrid threats such as attacks by unmanned aerial systems.

Or. en

Justification

In February 2025, a single drone attack damaged the roof of the New Safe Confinement over Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Unit 4, causing a fire that destroyed part of its internal protective layers and rendering the structure no longer fit for purpose. This represents a devastating blow to an investment of €2.2 billion and 22 years of construction work under the Shelter Implementation Plan, of which €432 million came from the EU budget. This incident demonstrates the vulnerability of critical nuclear infrastructure to different emerging threats and makes an overwhelming case for the Instrument to finance protective measures, including anti-drone systems, at nuclear sites, if needed.

Amendment 112

Kris Van Dijck

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	The achievement of these objectives does not go against the interests of the European Union, including the EU's competitiveness and its geostrategic interests.

Or. en

Amendment 113

Mélanie Disdier, Julie Rechagneux, Aleksandar Nikolic, Pascale Piera, Christophe Bay, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Marion Maréchal

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(ca) to foster the development of the industrial value chains needed to ensure security of supply for Europe's nuclear industry;

Or. fr

Amendment 114

Matej Tonin, Andrea Wechsler, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point c b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(c b) to support, where appropriate and duly justified, measures aimed at enhancing the security, resilience and physical protection of nuclear facility sites against evolving threats, including those posed by unmanned aerial systems and hybrid threats, in light of the evolving security, military and geopolitical environment, and to strengthen preparedness, risk awareness and preventive capacities, with a view to reducing the likelihood and potential impact of such threats;

Or. en

Amendment 115

Matej Tonin, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(a) to support the decommissioning plan and to carry out the activities in accordance with the national law of the host Member State for the dismantling and decontamination of the Commission’s nuclear installations at the JRC sites, to carry out the safe management of associated radioactive waste and, where appropriate, to prepare the optional transfer of the related nuclear liabilities from the JRC to the host Member State;	(a) to support the decommissioning plan and to carry out the activities in accordance with the national law of the host Member State for the dismantling and decontamination of the Commission’s nuclear installations at the JRC sites, as well as the safe management of the associated radioactive waste; and, exceptionally and only where appropriate, and after the development of adequate legal and financial instruments capable of addressing the long-term uncertainties associated with such transfer over several decades, to prepare the fully optional and appropriately supervised transfer of the related nuclear liabilities from the JRC to the host Member State, on a strictly voluntary basis and without transferring any financial burden to the host Member State;

Or. en

Amendment 116

Kris Van Dijck

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(a) to support the decommissioning plan and to carry out the activities in accordance with the national law of the host Member State for the dismantling and decontamination of the Commission’s nuclear installations at the JRC sites, to carry out the safe management of associated radioactive waste and, where appropriate, to prepare the optional transfer of the related nuclear liabilities from the JRC to the host Member State;	(a) to support the decommissioning plan and to carry out the activities in accordance with the national law of the host Member State for the dismantling and decontamination of the Commission’s nuclear installations at the JRC sites, to carry out the safe management of associated radioactive waste and, where appropriate, to prepare the optional transfer of the related nuclear liabilities from the JRC to the host Member State; it is stressed that no financial liability shall be transferred to the host Member States, unless the Commission first creates legal and financial instruments capable of addressing the long-term uncertainties associated with waste management;

Or. en

Amendment 117

Tsvetelina Penkova, Bruno Tobback, Eero Heinäluoma, Yannis Maniatis

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(a) to support the decommissioning plan and to carry out the activities in accordance with the national law of the host Member State for the dismantling and decontamination of the Commission’s nuclear installations at the JRC sites, to carry out the safe management of associated radioactive waste and, where appropriate, to prepare the optional transfer of the related nuclear liabilities from the JRC to the host Member State;	(a) to support the decommissioning plan and to carry out the activities in accordance with the national law of the host Member State for the dismantling and decontamination of the Commission’s nuclear installations at the JRC sites, to carry out the safe management of associated radioactive waste and, where appropriate, to prepare the optional transfer of the related nuclear liabilities from the JRC to the host Member State, including by developing the legal and financial instruments necessary to address the long-term uncertainties associated with radioactive waste management;

Or. en

Amendment 118

Mélanie Disdier, Julie Rechagneux, Aleksandar Nikolic, Pascale Piera, Christophe Bay, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Marion Maréchal

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(a) to support the decommissioning plan and to carry out the activities in accordance with the national law of the host Member State for the dismantling and decontamination of the Commission’s nuclear installations at the JRC sites, to carry out the safe management of associated radioactive waste and, where appropriate, to prepare the optional transfer of the related nuclear liabilities from the JRC to the host Member State;	(a) to support the extension of installations' operational lifetime and the decommissioning plan, and to carry out the activities in accordance with the national law of the host Member State for the dismantling and decontamination of the Commission’s nuclear installations at the JRC sites, to carry out the safe management of associated radioactive waste and, where appropriate, to prepare the optional transfer of the related nuclear liabilities from the JRC to the host Member State;

Or. fr

Amendment 119

Mélanie Disdier, Julie Rechagneux, Aleksandar Nikolic, Pascale Piera, Christophe Bay, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Marion Maréchal

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(b) for the JRC to continue developing ties and exchanges among Union stakeholders on nuclear decommissioning, with a view to ensuring the dissemination of knowledge and the sharing of experience in all relevant areas, such as regulation and training, and developing potential Union synergies.	(b) for the JRC to continue developing ties and exchanges among Union stakeholders, notably by ensuring the close involvement of the European Industrial Alliance on Small Modular Reactors, the European Nuclear Alliance, EUROfusion and other competitiveness hubs, on the extension of operational lifetimes and nuclear decommissioning, and on innovation and industrial development, with a view to ensuring the dissemination of knowledge and the sharing of experience in all relevant areas, such as regulation and training, and developing potential Union synergies.

Or. fr

Amendment 120

Matej Tonin, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(b) for the JRC to continue developing ties and exchanges among Union stakeholders on nuclear decommissioning, with a view to ensuring the dissemination of knowledge and the sharing of experience in all relevant areas, such as regulation and training, and developing potential Union synergies.	(b) for the JRC to continue developing ties and exchanges among Union stakeholders, including regulators, industry and training institutions, on nuclear decommissioning, with a view to ensuring the systematic dissemination of knowledge, best practices and lessons learned and the sharing of experience in all relevant areas, such as regulation and training, and developing potential Union synergies.

Or. en

Amendment 121

Paolo Borchia, Auke Zijlstra, Silvia Sardone, Barbara Bonte, Julie Rechagneux, Isabella Tovaglieri

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(b a) to ensure the systematic documentation, structuring and dissemination of technical knowledge, methodologies and best practices derived from decommissioning activities at Joint Research Centre (JRC) sites, including those located in Geel (Belgium), Karlsruhe (Germany), Ispra (Italy) and Petten (the Netherlands), covering relevant nuclear installations and associated radioactive waste management infrastructure, with a view to strengthening the Union’s nuclear expertise and supporting the development of a competitive European nuclear supply chain; such dissemination shall take place through structured cooperation with industry, research organisations, regulatory authorities, universities and vocational training institutions across the Union authorities, universities and vocational training institutions across the Union.

Or. en

Amendment 122

Matej Tonin, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
The transfer referred to in the first subparagraph, point (a), shall be voluntary for any host Member State and subject to a bilateral agreement concluded between the Commission and the host Member State. That bilateral agreement shall stipulate that all costs of the decommissioning of the Commission’s nuclear installations at the JRC sites and storage of the associated radioactive waste are to be paid by the Community and shall fully comply with Directive 2011/70/Euratom. The nnegotiation between the Commission and the host Member State shall be concluded within two years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.	The transfer referred to in the first subparagraph, point (a), shall be only exceptional and fully voluntary for any host Member State and subject to a bilateral agreement concluded between the Commission and the host Member State. That bilateral agreement shall stipulate that all costs of the decommissioning of the Commission’s nuclear installations at the JRC sites and storage of the associated radioactive waste are to be paid by the Community and shall fully comply with Directive 2011/70/Euratom. Before entering into any bilateral agreement, the Commission should develop appropriate legal and financial instruments capable of addressing the long-term uncertainties associated with radioactive waste management over several decades. The Joint Research Centre (JRC) should provide for and maintain adequate resources to fulfil its obligations with respect to decommissioning and the safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste.

Or. en

Amendment 123

Kris Van Dijck

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
The transfer referred to in the first subparagraph, point (a), shall be voluntary for any host Member State and subject to a bilateral agreement concluded between the Commission and the host Member State. That bilateral agreement shall stipulate that all costs of the decommissioning of the Commission’s nuclear installations at the JRC sites and storage of the associated radioactive waste are to be paid by the Community and shall fully comply with Directive 2011/70/Euratom. The nnegotiation between the Commission and the host Member State shall be concluded within two years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.	The transfer referred to in the first subparagraph, point (a), shall be voluntary for any host Member State and subject to a bilateral agreement concluded between the Commission and the host Member State. That bilateral agreement shall stipulate that all costs of the decommissioning of the Commission’s nuclear installations at the JRC sites and storage of the associated radioactive waste are still to be paid in full by the Community and shall fully comply with Directive 2011/70/Euratom. The negotiation between the Commission and the host Member State shall be concluded within two years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation. It is stressed that no financial liability shall be transferred to the host Member States, unless the Commission first creates legal and financial instruments capable of addressing the long-term uncertainties associated with waste management;

Or. en

Amendment 124

Tsvetelina Penkova, Bruno Tobback, Eero Heinäluoma, Yannis Maniatis

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
The transfer referred to in the first subparagraph, point (a), shall be voluntary for any host Member State and subject to a bilateral agreement concluded between the Commission and the host Member State. That bilateral agreement shall stipulate that all costs of the decommissioning of the Commission’s nuclear installations at the JRC sites and storage of the associated radioactive waste are to be paid by the Community and shall fully comply with Directive 2011/70/Euratom. The nnegotiation between the Commission and the host Member State shall be concluded within two years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.	The transfer referred to in the first subparagraph, point (a), shall be voluntary for any host Member State and subject to a bilateral agreement concluded between the Commission and the host Member State. That bilateral agreement shall stipulate that all costs of the decommissioning of the Commission’s nuclear installations at the JRC sites and storage of the associated radioactive waste are to be paid by the Community and shall fully comply with Directive 2011/70/Euratom. Before concluding such an agreement, the Commission and the JRC shall develop and propose legal and financial instruments capable of addressing the long-term uncertainties associated with radioactive waste management. The negotiation between the Commission and the host Member State shall be concluded within two years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.

Or. en

Amendment 125

Jutta Paulus

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
The transfer referred to in the first subparagraph, point (a), shall be voluntary for any host Member State and subject to a bilateral agreement concluded between the Commission and the host Member State. That bilateral agreement shall stipulate that all costs of the decommissioning of the Commission’s nuclear installations at the JRC sites and storage of the associated radioactive waste are to be paid by the Community and shall fully comply with Directive 2011/70/Euratom. The nnegotiation between the Commission and the host Member State shall be concluded within two years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.	The transfer referred to in the first subparagraph, point (a), shall be voluntary for any host Member State and subject to a bilateral agreement concluded between the Commission and the host Member State. That bilateral agreement shall stipulate that all costs of the decommissioning of the Commission’s nuclear installations at the JRC sites and storage of the associated radioactive waste are to be paid by the Community, notably through the provision of a lump sum covering long-term liabilities, and shall fully comply with Directive 2011/70/Euratom. The nnegotiation between the Commission and the host Member State shall be concluded within two years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.

Or. en

Amendment 126

Jutta Paulus

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 – paragraph 4 b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	4 b. The Instrument shall be explicitly managed in line with the mandatory criteria of primary European interest. Its implementation shall be subject to a transparent and effective governance overseen by the Member States through the committee referred to in Article 17.

Or. en

Amendment 127

Jutta Paulus

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
1. The indicative financial envelope for the implementation of the Instrument for the period from 1 January 2028 to 31 December 2034 shall be EUR 966 000 000 in current prices.	1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Instrument for the period from 1 January 2028 to 31 December 2034 shall be EUR 966 000 000 in current prices of which not less than EUR 350 000 000 shall be allocated to the external component of the Instrument.

Or. en

Justification

The allocation between the external and internal components of the Instrument should not be left to the discretion of the Commission. The Regulation should clearly specify the amount dedicated to each component from the outset, as financial allocations reflect policy priorities and should be established in the legislative text itself.

Amendment 128

Marcin Sypniewski

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
2. Additionally, financial resources for Ukraine mobilised through article 6 (2) of Regulation (EU) 202X/XXXX [Global Europe] from the Ukraine Reserve in accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 202X/XXXX [MFF Regulation] may be used, where appropriate, to provide for Union support to Ukraine under this Regulation.	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 129

Marcin Sypniewski

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
4. The financial envelope referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, the financial resources referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article and the amounts of additional resources referred to in Article 3 may also be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the Instrument, such as preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, corporate information technology systems and platforms, information, visibility and communication activities, including corporate communication on the political priorities of the Union and all other technical and administrative assistance or staff-related expenses incurred by the Commission for the management of the Instrument.	4. The financial envelope referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, the financial resources referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article and the amounts of additional resources referred to in Article 3 may also be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the Instrument, such as preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, corporate information technology systems and platforms, information, visibility and communication activities, including corporate communication and all other technical and administrative assistance or staff-related expenses incurred by the Commission for the management of the Instrument.

Or. en

Amendment 130

Paolo Borchia, Auke Zijlstra, Silvia Sardone, Barbara Bonte, Julie Rechagneux, Isabella Tovaglieri

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 5 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	5 a. In implementing this Regulation, the Commission shall take into account the differences in the regulatory and financial treatment of renewable energy and nuclear energy in Union law. Nuclear energy accounted for around 23% of total EU electricity production in 2024 according to Eurostat and remains a major source of low-carbon electricity in the Union, yet it is not subject to a binding quantitative objective comparable to those established for renewable energy under Directive (EU) 2023/2413, and remains excluded from the scope of Union guarantee instruments under Annex V(B)(11) of Regulation (EU) 2021/523. The Commission shall, no later than 31 December 2027 and in the context of the preparation of the Multiannual Financial Framework 2028–2034, submit to the European Parliament and to the Council a report assessing: (a) the extent to which the current treatment of nuclear energy in Union financial instruments is consistent with the Union’s objectives in terms of energy security and industrial competitiveness; (b) possible approaches to ensuring a balanced treatment of low-carbon energy sources in Union policy frameworks; and (c) the availability and suitability of financial instruments to support nuclear investment needs identified at Union level, including those outlined in the Nuclear Illustrative Programme.

Or. en

Amendment 131

Matej Tonin, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 5 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	5 a. The Commission shall ensure full transparency in the allocation of funds under the Instrument, and shall regularly inform the European Parliament on their use.

Or. en

Amendment 132

Tsvetelina Penkova, Bruno Tobback, Eero Heinäluoma, Yannis Maniatis

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Member States, Union institutions, bodies and agencies, partner countries, international organisations, international financial institutions, or other third parties, may make additional financial or non-financial contributions to the Instrument. The additional financial contributions shall constitute external assigned revenue within the meaning of Article 21(2), points (a), (d), or (e) or Article 21(5) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509.	Member States, Union institutions, bodies and agencies, partner countries, international organisations, international financial institutions, or other third parties, may make additional financial or non-financial contributions to the Instrument. The origin, purpose and conditions of such contributions shall be transparent. The additional financial contributions shall constitute external assigned revenue within the meaning of Article 21(2), points (a), (d), or (e) or Article 21(5) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509.

Or. en

Amendment 133

Matej Tonin, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Member States, Union institutions, bodies and agencies, partner countries, international organisations, international financial institutions, or other third parties, may make additional financial or non-financial contributions to the Instrument. The additional financial contributions shall constitute external assigned revenue within the meaning of Article 21(2), points (a), (d), or (e) or Article 21(5) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509.	Member States, Union institutions, bodies and agencies, partner countries, international organisations, international financial institutions, or other public or private third parties, may make additional financial or non-financial contributions to the Instrument. The additional financial contributions shall constitute external assigned revenue within the meaning of Article 21(2), points (a), (d), or (e) or Article 21(5) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509.

Or. en

Amendment 134

Marcin Sypniewski

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
1. The Instrument shall be implemented in synergy with other Community and Union programmes. An action that has received a Community and a Union contribution from another programme may also receive a contribution. The rules of the relevant Union programme shall apply to the corresponding contribution, or a single set of rules may be applied to all contributions and a single legal commitment may be concluded. If the Union contribution is based on eligible costs, the cumulative support from the Union budget shall not exceed the total eligible costs of the action and may be calculated on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the conditions for support.	1. The Instrument shall be implemented in synergy with other Community and Union programmes. An action that has received a Community and a Union contribution from another programme cannot receive a contribution.

Or. en

Amendment 135

Mélanie Disdier, Julie Rechagneux, Aleksandar Nikolic, Pascale Piera, Christophe Bay, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Marion Maréchal

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	1a. Financial or non-financial participation of third countries or associated countries shall not confer on them any right to decide on the programming, selection or implementation of the actions financed under this Regulation. Such decisions shall be made only by the Member States and the Union institutions, bodies and agencies.

Or. fr

Amendment 136

Matej Tonin, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
2. Award procedures under the Instrument may be jointly conducted under direct or indirect management with Member States, Union institutions, bodies and agencies, partner countries, international organisations, international financial institutions, or other third parties (‘partners to the joint award procedure’), provided the protection of the financial interests of the Union is ensured. Such procedures shall be subject to a single set of rules and lead to the conclusion of single legal commitments. For that purpose, the partners to the joint award procedure may make resources available to the Instrument in accordance with Article [4] of this Regulation, or the partners may be entrusted with the implementation of the award procedure, where applicable in accordance with Article 62(1), point (c), of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509. In joint award procedures, representatives of the partners to the joint award procedure may also be members of the evaluation committee referred to in Article 153(3) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509.	2. Award procedures under the Instrument may be jointly conducted under direct or indirect management with Member States, Union institutions, bodies and agencies, partner countries, international organisations, international financial institutions, or other public or private third parties (‘partners to the joint award procedure’), provided the protection of the financial interests of the Union is ensured. Such procedures shall be subject to a single set of rules and lead to the conclusion of single legal commitments. For that purpose, the partners to the joint award procedure may make resources available to the Instrument in accordance with Article [4] of this Regulation, or the partners may be entrusted with the implementation of the award procedure, where applicable in accordance with Article 62(1), point (c), of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509. In joint award procedures, representatives of the partners to the joint award procedure may also be members of the evaluation committee referred to in Article 153(3) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509.

Or. en

Amendment 137

Marcin Sypniewski

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
2. Award procedures under the Instrument may be jointly conducted under direct or indirect management with Member States, Union institutions, bodies and agencies, partner countries, international organisations, international financial institutions, or other third parties (‘partners to the joint award procedure’), provided the protection of the financial interests of the Union is ensured. Such procedures shall be subject to a single set of rules and lead to the conclusion of single legal commitments. For that purpose, the partners to the joint award procedure may make resources available to the Instrument in accordance with Article [4] of this Regulation, or the partners may be entrusted with the implementation of the award procedure, where applicable in accordance with Article 62(1), point (c), of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509. In joint award procedures, representatives of the partners to the joint award procedure may also be members of the evaluation committee referred to in Article 153(3) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509.	2. Award procedures under the Instrument may be carried out jointly in direct or indirect management with Member States, Union institutions, bodies and agencies, partner countries, international organisations, international financial institutions or other third parties ('joint grant partners') with their consent and provided that the financial interests of the Union are protected. Such procedures shall be subject to a single set of rules and lead to the conclusion of single legal commitments. For that purpose, the partners to the joint award procedure may make resources available to the Instrument in accordance with Article [4] of this Regulation, or the partners may be entrusted with the implementation of the award procedure, where applicable in accordance with Article 62(1), point (c), of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509. In joint award procedures, representatives of the partners to the joint award procedure may also be members of the evaluation committee referred to in Article 153(3) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509.

Or. en

Amendment 138

Matej Tonin, Andrea Wechsler, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
2. Union funding may be provided in any form in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, in particular grants, prizes, procurement, non-financial donations, budgetary guarantees, financial instruments and blending operations.	2. Union funding may be provided in any form in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, in particular grants, prizes, procurement, non-financial donations, budgetary guarantees, financial instruments and blending operations, while taking into account the Union’s best interests and its competitiveness.

Or. en

Amendment 139

Matej Tonin, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	2 a. The Commission shall regularly inform the European Parliament on the implementation of the Instrument, including progress on decommissioning activities, external cooperation actions and the use of financial resources.

Or. en

Amendment 140

Kris Van Dijck

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	Article 6a
	Transparency
	The Commission shall keep the Parliament regularly informed on the implementation of this Regulation.

Or. en

Amendment 141

Mélanie Disdier, Julie Rechagneux, Aleksandar Nikolic, Pascale Piera, Christophe Bay, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Marion Maréchal

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
The policies, as set out in association agreements, partnership and cooperation agreements, including nuclear cooperation agreements, multilateral agreements, legally non-binding instruments, such as memoranda of understanding, declarations and other agreements that establish a relationship between the Union and/or the Community and its partner countries, as well as European Council conclusions and Council conclusions, summit declarations, conclusions of high-level meetings with partner countries, strategies and communications from the Commission and joint communications from the Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, shall constitute the overall policy framework for the implementation of the Instrument.	The policies, as set out in association agreements, partnership and cooperation agreements, including nuclear cooperation agreements, multilateral agreements, legally non-binding instruments, such as memoranda of understanding, declarations and other agreements that establish a relationship between the Union and/or the Community and its partner countries, as well as European Council conclusions and Council conclusions, summit declarations, conclusions of high-level meetings with partner countries, strategies and communications from the Commission and joint communications from the Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and, where appropriate, national strategic documents of the Member States, whether legislative, regulatory or non-binding in nature, shall constitute the overall policy framework for the implementation of the Instrument.

Or. fr

Amendment 142

Marcin Sypniewski

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
The policies, as set out in association agreements, partnership and cooperation agreements, including nuclear cooperation agreements, multilateral agreements, legally non-binding instruments, such as memoranda of understanding, declarations and other agreements that establish a relationship between the Union and/or the Community and its partner countries, as well as European Council conclusions and Council conclusions, summit declarations, conclusions of high-level meetings with partner countries, strategies and communications from the Commission and joint communications from the Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, shall constitute the overall policy framework for the implementation of the Instrument.	The policies, as set out in association agreements, partnership and cooperation agreements, including nuclear cooperation agreements, multilateral agreements, legally non-binding instruments, such as memoranda of understanding, declarations and other agreements that establish a relationship between the Union and/or the Community and its partner countries, as well as European Council conclusions and Council conclusions, summit declarations, conclusions of high-level meetings with partner countries, strategies and communications from the Commission and joint communications from the Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, as well as national strategic documents of the Member States, whether legislative, regulatory or non-binding in nature, shall constitute the overall policy framework for the implementation of the Instrument.

Or. en

Amendment 143

Matej Tonin, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
The policies, as set out in association agreements, partnership and cooperation agreements, including nuclear cooperation agreements, multilateral agreements, legally non-binding instruments, such as memoranda of understanding, declarations and other agreements that establish a relationship between the Union and/or the Community and its partner countries, as well as European Council conclusions and Council conclusions, summit declarations, conclusions of high-level meetings with partner countries, strategies and communications from the Commission and joint communications from the Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, shall constitute the overall policy framework for the implementation of the Instrument.	The policies, as set out in association agreements, partnership and cooperation agreements, including nuclear cooperation agreements, multilateral agreements, legally non-binding instruments, such as memoranda of understanding, declarations and other agreements that establish a relationship between the Union and/or the Community and its partner countries, as well as European Council conclusions, Parliament recomendations and Council conclusions, summit declarations, conclusions of high-level meetings with partner countries, strategies and communications from the Commission and joint communications from the Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, shall constitute the overall policy framework for the implementation of the Instrument.

Or. en

Amendment 144

Marcin Sypniewski

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
1. Union support to Ukraine in the form of loans under Council Decision 77/270/Euratom shall be provided within the maximum amount referred to in Article 6 (2), second sub-paragraph of Regulation (EU) 202X/XXXX [Global Europe]. The provisions of the Article 24 (3), last paragraph of Regulation (EU) 202X/XXXX [Global Europe] shall apply to loans to Ukraine under Council Decision 77/270/Euratom.	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 145

Kris Van Dijck

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	Article9a
	Strategic framework for international safety cooperation
	In order to guide the implementation of the external component the Commission shall develop an up-to-date and comprehensive strategy for international safety cooperation by the end of 2028 at the latest. This strategy identifies the areas of greatest added value of EU action, the objectives to be achieved, the instruments to be used and aims for enhanced coordination with international partners.

Or. en

Amendment 146

Matej Tonin, Andrea Wechsler, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
1. The implementation of the Instrument’s external component shall be carried out through multiannual indicative programmes adopted by means of implementing acts in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 17(3). Such multiannual indicative programmes shall:	1. While considering the best interests of the Union and its competititevens the implementation of the Instrument’s external component shall be carried out through multiannual indicative programmes adopted by means of implementing acts in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 17(3). Such multiannual indicative programmes shall:

Or. en

Amendment 147

Matej Tonin, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(a) aim to provide a coherent framework for cooperation between the Community and partner countries or regions concerned, in a manner consistent with the overall purpose and scope, objectives, principles and policy of the Community and based on the policy framework referred to in Article 7 of this Regulation;	(a) aim to provide a coherent framework for cooperation between the Community and like-minded partner countries or regions concerned, in a manner consistent with the overall purpose and scope, objectives, principles and policy of the Community and based on the policy framework referred to in Article 7 of this Regulation;

Or. en

Amendment 148

Mélanie Disdier, Julie Rechagneux, Aleksandar Nikolic, Pascale Piera, Christophe Bay, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Marion Maréchal

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(aa) be drawn up after consulting the stakeholders referred to in Article 2(4)(b) of this Regulation as regards the supply chain aspects;

Or. fr

Amendment 149

Marcin Sypniewski

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point d

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(d) set out the geographic and policy priorities selected for Union financing, the specific objectives, and, where appropriate, the indicative financial allocations and the methods of implementation.	(d) set out the geographic and policy priorities selected for Union financing, the specific objectives and, where appropriate, the indicative financial allocations and the methods of implementation, taking into account the interests of the Member States.

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Amendment 150

Tsvetelina Penkova, Bruno Tobback, Eero Heinäluoma, Yannis Maniatis

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point d

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(d) set out the geographic and policy priorities selected for Union financing, the specific objectives, and, where appropriate, the indicative financial allocations and the methods of implementation.	(d) set out the geographic and policy priorities selected for Union financing, the specific objectives, the expected results and, where appropriate, the indicative financial allocations and the methods of implementation.

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Amendment 151

Matej Tonin, Andrea Wechsler, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	Article10a
	Strengthen the strategic framework for international nuclear safety cooperation
	1. The Commission shall strengthen the strategic framework for international nuclear safety cooperation by developing and maintaining an up-to-date and comprehensive strategy to guide its cooperation actions.
	That strategy shall identify the areas of greatest added value of Union action, taking into account initiatives by other relevant stakeholders. It shall also set out the objectives to be achieved, including, where appropriate, quantifiable targets, the tools to be used, and the stakeholders involved, as well as the arrangements for their coordination.
	2. The Commission shall, in particular:
	(a) reinforce the selection of cooperation actions on the basis of predefined and relevant criteria, including the urgency and magnitude of the nuclear safety risk addressed, the added value of Union action, the maturity of the proposed action, the expected sustainability of results, and the geopolitical context in which support is to be provided. That selection process shall be appropriately documented;
	(b) where actions concern revenue-generating nuclear facilities, including nuclear power plants, assess the beneficiary’s capacity to finance its own safety programmes and consider, where appropriate, whether financing through loans or other repayable forms of support would be more suitable.

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Amendment 152

Matej Tonin, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
2. The Commission shall adopt, by means of implementing acts, the action plans and measures referred to in paragraph 1. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 17(3).	2. The Commission shall, while taking into account the Union’s competitiveness and its best interests, adopt by means of delegated acts, the action plans and measures referred to in paragraph 1. Those delegated acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 17(3).

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Amendment 153

Marcin Sypniewski

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
The examination procedure referred to in paragraph 2 shall not be required for:	deleted
(a) special measures and support measures for which the Union funding does not exceed EUR 10 million;
(b) technical amendments, provided that they do not substantially affect the objectives of the action plan or measure concerned, such as:
(i) change of method of implementation;
(ii) reassignments of funds between actions contained in an action plan;
(iii) increase of the budget of action plans and measures by not more than 20% of that budget.

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Amendment 154

Matej Tonin, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	Article11a
	Mitigate the risk of delays and cost overruns
	1. The Commission shall establish, from the outset, appropriate mitigating measures to minimise delays and cost overruns during the implementation of actions.
	2. In particular, the Commission shall ensure that:
	(a) costs, including management costs, are estimated in advance, including, where appropriate, through feasibility studies based on the most accurate information available;
	(b) where multi-donor funding mechanisms are involved, due account is taken of the estimated costs and the availability of sufficient pledges from other donors before deciding to fund the action;
	(c) contractual arrangements with implementing partners under indirect management include performance incentives promoting the timely and cost-efficient delivery of outputs.

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Amendment 155

Matej Tonin, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	Article11b
	Monitoring of EU-funded actions on nuclear safety
	1. The Commission shall strengthen the monitoring of Union-funded nuclear safety actions.
	2. To that end, the Commission shall:
	(a) collect information on the actual use of outputs following the completion of actions and, where necessary, complement such information by means of on-the-spot visits;
	(b) in the case of Euratom loans, reinforce monitoring mechanisms to ensure the borrower’s compliance with sound financial management obligations;
	(c) in the case of grants under the Instrument, enhance logical frameworks by systematically including outcome indicators aligned with the objectives of the actions and capable of capturing their effects on nuclear safety.

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Amendment 156

Matej Tonin, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
1. The external component of the Instrument may finance actions in partner countries in compliance with the criteria set out in this article.	1. The external component of the Instrument may finance actions in like-minded partner countries in compliance with the criteria set out in this article, provided that such actions serve the Union’s best interests.

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Amendment 157

Tsvetelina Penkova, Bruno Tobback, Eero Heinäluoma, Yannis Maniatis

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
4. Partner countries seeking to cooperate with the Community on nuclear safety, shall be active parties to the Convention on Nuclear Safety and the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management or other relevant conventions or have taken steps demonstrating a firm commitment to accede to such conventions.	4. Partner countries seeking to cooperate with the Community on nuclear safety, shall be active parties to the Convention on Nuclear Safety and the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management or other relevant conventions or have taken steps demonstrating a firm commitment to accede to such conventions. In the case of active cooperation, that commitment shall be evaluated annually, taking into account national reports and other relevant documents on the implementation of those conventions. On the basis of such evaluation, a decision shall be taken with regard to the continuation of the cooperation.

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Amendment 158

Marcin Sypniewski

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 7

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
7. Cooperation with candidates or potential candidates, who are not in a position to meet the criteria in Articles 12(3) to (6) due to their country status, is an exception.	deleted

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Amendment 159

Matej Tonin, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 7

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
7. Cooperation with candidates or potential candidates, who are not in a position to meet the criteria in Articles 12(3) to (6) due to their country status, is an exception.	7. Cooperation with candidates or potential candidates, who are not in a position to meet the criteria in Articles 12(3) to (6) due to their country status, shall be exceptional and shall be aligned with the positions of the Council and the European Parliament.

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Amendment 160

Kris Van Dijck

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 7 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	7 a. The selection of cooperation proposals, which includes scoring and ranking, is based on pre-defined relevant criteria, including at least the urgency and magnitude of the nuclear safety risk that the proposal addresses, the added value of EU action, the maturity of the proposed action, the likely sustainability of the expected results and the geopolitical context in which support is to be provided. This process is appropriately documented.

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Amendment 161

Tsvetelina Penkova, Bruno Tobback, Eero Heinäluoma, Yannis Maniatis

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 8

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
8. In order to ensure and monitor compliance with the cooperation-related objectives of the Instrument, the partner country concerned shall accept the evaluation of the actions undertaken. That evaluation shall allow the monitoring and verification of compliance with the objectives and shall be a condition for continued payment of the Community contribution.	8. In order to ensure and monitor compliance with the cooperation-related objectives of the Instrument, the partner country concerned shall accept the evaluation of the actions undertaken. That evaluation shall allow the monitoring and verification of compliance with the objectives and shall be a condition for continued payment of the Community contribution. The Commission shall inform the European Parliament and the Member States of the main findings of those evaluations.

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Amendment 162

Kris Van Dijck

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 8

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
8. In order to ensure and monitor compliance with the cooperation-related objectives of the Instrument, the partner country concerned shall accept the evaluation of the actions undertaken. That evaluation shall allow the monitoring and verification of compliance with the objectives and shall be a condition for continued payment of the Community contribution.	8. In order to ensure and monitor compliance with the cooperation-related objectives of the Instrument, the partner country concerned shall accept the evaluation of the actions undertaken and provides the necessary transparency to this end. That evaluation shall allow the monitoring and verification of compliance with the objectives and shall be a condition for continued payment of the Community contribution.

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Amendment 163

Matej Tonin, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 8 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	8 a. In the selection of implementing entities for actions relating to the operation and safety of nuclear power plants, due consideration shall be given to organisations with a demonstrated track record in the safe and sustainable long-term operation (LTO) of nuclear power plants, in accordance with the highest international safety standards.

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Amendment 164

Kris Van Dijck

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 8 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	8 a. The funding of proposals is systematically evaluated in light of the interests of the European Union, including its competitiveness and strategic autonomy. Proposals that are contrary to the interests of the European Union shall not be eligible for funding.

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Amendment 165

Jutta Paulus

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 8 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	8 a. Cooperation under this Instrument shall not be established or maintained with any country or entity if such cooperation would contradict the Union’s essential security interests.

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Amendment 166

Matej Tonin, Andrea Wechsler, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 8 b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	8 b. Actions financed under the Instrument’s external component shall be aligned with the Union’s best interests and its competitiveness.

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Amendment 167

Kris Van Dijck

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	Article12a
	Monitoring
	The Commission closely monitors the management and output of EU-funded nuclear safety activities. To this end it.:
	a) collects information on the actual use of the respective outputs, and complements such information, where necessary, by means of on-the-spot visits;
	b) systematically includes outcome indicators that align with the action objectives and capture the effects of the actions on nuclear safety.

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Amendment 168

Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(b) dismantling of obsolete or unused nuclear installations, or both;	(b) dismantling, under secure conditions, of obsolete or unused nuclear installations, or both;

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Justification

Compliance with all the rules on protection is important during these activities so as to avoid any incidents, given the circumstances in which these facilities operate.

Amendment 169

Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point e

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(e) development and construction of radioactive wastes management facilities;	(e) development and construction of radioactive wastes management facilities, for which storage times must be defined and for which long-term protection and the prevention of any leakage over time must be guaranteed;

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Justification

The safe storage of radioactive waste is very important in order to prevent any leakage of radioactive waste into the natural environment and harm to the environment and the public.

Amendment 170

Mélanie Disdier, Julie Rechagneux, Aleksandar Nikolic, Pascale Piera, Christophe Bay, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Marion Maréchal

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point h

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(h) operational support, including radiation protection, equipment and facilities maintenance;	(h) operational support, including extension of installations' operational lifetime and radiation protection, equipment and facilities maintenance;

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Amendment 171

Marcin Sypniewski

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point h

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(h) operational support, including radiation protection, equipment and facilities maintenance;	(h) operational support, including radiation protection, equipment and facilities maintenance, including operational lifetime extension;

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Amendment 172

Matej Tonin, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point i

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(i) negotiation with host Member States in view of the transfer of the Commission’s nuclear liabilities;	(i) negotiation with host Member States in view of the transfer of the Commission’s nuclear liabilities, subject to the prior development of all necessary and appropriate legal and financial instruments capable of addressing the long-term uncertainties associated with such transfer over several decades;

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Amendment 173

Tsvetelina Penkova, Bruno Tobback, Eero Heinäluoma

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point i

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(i) negotiation with host Member States in view of the transfer of the Commission’s nuclear liabilities;	(i) negotiation with host Member States in view of the transfer of the Commission’s nuclear liabilities, including the preparation of the necessary legal, technical and financial instruments;

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Amendment 174

Kris Van Dijck

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point i a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(i a) instruments capable of addressing the long-term uncertainties associated with waste management with a view to enabling the transfer of nuclear responsibilities to the host Member States

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Amendment 175

Kris Van Dijck

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point i b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(i b) covering the costs associated with the JRC's obligations regarding decommissioning and the safety of spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste management following the transfer of nuclear responsabilities to the host Member States;

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Amendment 176

Matej Tonin, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point k a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(k a) the periodic assessment and updating of comprehensive decommissioning cost estimates, including life-cycle cost projections and corresponding financial provisions, for all of the Commission’s nuclear installations at the JRC sites, in line with the respective decommissioning plans;

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Amendment 177

Tsvetelina Penkova, Bruno Tobback, Eero Heinäluoma, Yannis Maniatis

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
1. Knowledge created in the implementation process of the JRC Decommissioning and Waste management programme shall be disseminated at the Community level.	1. Knowledge created in the implementation process of the JRC Decommissioning and Waste management programme shall be systematically disseminated at the Community level, with the aim that such knowledge and know-how contribute to the competitiveness of the Union’s industrial base, and support the development of high-skilled employment and technological innovation.

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Amendment 178

Matej Tonin, Andrea Wechsler, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
1. Knowledge created in the implementation process of the JRC Decommissioning and Waste management programme shall be disseminated at the Community level.	1. Knowledge created in the implementation process of the JRC Decommissioning and Waste management programme shall be disseminated at the Community level to Union stakeholders, contributing to the development of a high level of expertise, skills and safety culture across the Union.

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Amendment 179

Tsvetelina Penkova, Bruno Tobback, Eero Heinäluoma, Yannis Maniatis

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
2. Activities for accomplishing the activity referred to in paragraph 1 shall be financed under the Instrument. The JRC shall coordinate the structuring and dissemination of knowledge to Member States.	2. Activities for accomplishing the activity referred to in paragraph 1 shall be financed under the Instrument. The JRC shall coordinate the structuring and dissemination of knowledge to Member States, including to regulatory authorities, operators, waste management organisations and research bodies where relevant, with a view to supporting the application of such knowledge to enhance the Union’s industrial capacities, foster innovation, and contribute to high-skilled employment opportunities within the Union

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Amendment 180

Matej Tonin, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
1. The Commission shall be assisted by a committee for the Instrument’s external component. That committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011.	1. The Commission shall be assisted by a committee (INSC Committee) for the Instrument’s external component. That committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011.

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Amendment 181

Matej Tonin, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	1 a. The Commission shall ensure that the committee is duly consulted, in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011, in particular in the preparation and selection of programmes under the Instrument’s external component, with a view to safeguarding the Union’s best interests and competitiveness, under clear eligibility criteria, including, where appropriate, a focus on European technologies or those of strategic interest to the Union. The committee shall also play a role in the governance and review of any use of budgetary flexibility, in particular with regard to transfers of funds between the external and internal components of the Instrument.

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Amendment 182

Christophe Grudler, Sophie Wilmès, Bart Groothuis

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
2. The committee shall meet in different configurations depending on the topic or subject matter.	2. The committee shall meet in different configurations depending on the topic or subject matter. The committee shall meet at least annually to review the implementation of the annual or multiannual work plans and to ensure the proper monitoring and coordination of the Instrument’s activities.

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Justification

As the Commission will get increased budgetary flexibility from the merger of the two distinct instruments into one instrument with two components and as action plans can be pluriannual, stronger governance is needed. The committee should still meet at least annually to monitor the implementation of work plans even if they are multiannual.

Amendment 183

Matej Tonin, Paulius Saudargas, Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Jan Farský

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
2. The committee shall meet in different configurations depending on the topic or subject matter.	2. The committee shall meet in different configurations depending on the topic or subject matter. It shall meet at least once per year.

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Amendment 184

Tsvetelina Penkova, Bruno Tobback, Eero Heinäluoma, Yannis Maniatis

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 6

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
6. In accordance with international agreements concluded by the Union, representatives of partner countries or international organisations may be invited as observers in the meetings of the committee under the conditions laid down in its rules of procedure, taking into account the security and public order of the Union or its Member States. Representatives of partner countries or international organisations shall not be present in deliberations on matters related to eligibility criteria as per article 8 of this Regulation.	6. In accordance with international agreements concluded by the Union, representatives of partner countries or international organisations may be invited as observers in the meetings of the committee under the conditions laid down in its rules of procedure, taking into account the security and public order of the Union or its Member States. Representatives of partner countries or international organisations shall not be present in deliberations on matters related to eligibility criteria as per article 12 of this Regulation.

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Justification

The amendment corrects the cross-reference: eligibility criteria are set out in Article 12, not Article 8.

Amendment 185

Mélanie Disdier, Julie Rechagneux, Aleksandar Nikolic, Pascale Piera, Christophe Bay, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Marion Maréchal

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 6 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	6a. The committee shall ensure a broad and balanced representation of relevant stakeholders. To that end, it may invite, as experts or observers, representatives of European industrial alliances, sectoral organisations, networks of nuclear safety authorities, research bodies and specialised consortia, notably in the fields of nuclear energy, innovation and the fuel cycle, in accordance with the applicable rules on security, confidentiality and prevention of conflict of interests.

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Amendment 186

Marcin Sypniewski

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 6 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	6 a. The committee shall ensure a broad and balanced representation of relevant stakeholders. To that end, it may invite, as experts or observers, representatives of European industrial alliances, sectoral organisations, networks of nuclear safety authorities, research actors and specialised consortia, notably in the fields of nuclear energy, innovation and the nuclear fuel cycle, in compliance with the applicable rules on security, confidentiality and the prevention of conflicts of interest.

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