On the draft Council decision on the renewal of the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and the Government of the Republic of India

Committee on Industry, Research and Energy · Rapporteur: Borys Budka

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The draft report recommends that Parliament consent to the renewal of the EU-India science and technology cooperation agreement for five more years, with unchanged substance.¶¶¶

Committee position. The rapporteur proposes that Parliament give its consent to the renewal of the agreement, as it is in the Union's interest.¶¶

Key points

Parliament gives its consent to the renewal of the agreement.¶
The renewed agreement will be identical in substance to the current one, extending the existing framework without creating new rights or obligations.¶
Renewal enables continued collaboration in clean energy, health, AI, and sustainable development, with proven mutual benefits.¶
The agreement supports EU interests, strengthens ties under the Trade and Technology Council, and boosts competitiveness through joint funding, shared research, and market access.¶

Who is affected

EU and Indian researchers and companies benefit from continued collaboration and market access.¶

Figures and deadlines

The agreement is renewed for a new period of five years.¶

Legal basis: Article 186 and Article 218(6), second subparagraph, point (a)(v) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union¶

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