DRAFT RECOMMENDATION (05948/2025 – C100345/2025 – 2024/0324(NLE))
On the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Lebanon, in the form of an Exchange of Letters, amending and supplementing the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Union and the Republic of Lebanon, setting out the terms and conditions for the participation of the Republic of Lebanon in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA)
ITRE-PR-784219
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy · Rapporteur: Borys Budka
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The draft report recommends that Parliament give its consent to the EU–Lebanon agreement amending the scientific cooperation agreement to allow Lebanon's continued participation in PRIMA.¶¶
Committee position. The rapporteur recommends that Parliament give its consent to the agreement, as it is in the Union's interest.¶
Key points
- Parliament gives its consent to the conclusion of the agreement between the EU and Lebanon on Lebanon's participation in PRIMA.¶
- PRIMA aims to build research and innovation capacities and develop solutions in water management, farming systems, and the food value chain in the Mediterranean.¶
- Lebanon has participated in PRIMA since 2018 and has taken part in 42 of 269 funded projects.¶
- The amended agreement ensures continuity of Lebanon's full participation in PRIMA and aligns with EU–Lebanon cooperation priorities.¶
Who is affected
- The Republic of Lebanon, which will continue its participation in PRIMA.¶
Figures and deadlines
- 42 out of 269 projects funded under PRIMA involved Lebanon.¶
Legal basis: Article 186 and Article 218(6), second subparagraph, point (a)(v), of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union¶