Date: 2023-06-06Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Council Decision (EU) 2023/1093 of 15 May 2023 authorising the opening of negotiations with the Republic of Korea for an Agreement on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Korea in Union programmes and on the association of the Republic of Korea to Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021-2027)
**Summary:**
Council Decision (EU) 2023/1093, dated 15 May 2023, authorizes the European Commission to open negotiations with the Republic of Korea for an agreement concerning the general principles of Korean participation in Union programmes and the association of Korea with Horizon Europe, the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021-2027). This decision is based on the Republic of Korea meeting the criteria outlined in Article 16(1)(d) of Regulation (EU) 2021/695. The negotiating directives are detailed in an addendum to the Decision. The Commission will conduct negotiations in consultation with the Asia-Oceania Working Party regarding general conditions for participation in Union programmes and with the Working Party on Research concerning specific conditions for participation in Horizon Europe. The Decision is addressed to the Commission.
Key Entities Referenced
Republic of Korea: A sovereign state in East Asia, subject of the negotiations for an agreement with the European Union.
European Union: A political and economic union of member states located primarily in Europe, negotiating with the Republic of Korea.
Horizon Europe the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation 20212027: A European Union research and innovation programme. The Republic of Korea seeks association to it.
Council of the European Union: An institution of the European Union, adopting the decision to authorise negotiations.
Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union: One of the primary treaties of the European Union.
European Commission: An institution of the European Union, authorised to open negotiations with the Republic of Korea.
Regulation EU 2021/695: Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing Horizon Europe.
AsiaOceania Working Party: A working party consulted for matters related to the general conditions for the participation of Korea in any Union programmes.
L 146/18 EN Official Journal of the European Union 6.6.2023
DECISIONS
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2023/1093
of 15 May 2023
authorising the opening of negotiations with the Republic of Korea for an Agreement on the general
principles for the participation of the Republic of Korea in Union programmes and on the
association of the Republic of Korea to Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research
and Innovation (2021-2027)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Articles 186 and 212, in
conjunction with Article 218(3) and (4) thereof,
Having regard to the recommendation from the European Commission,
Whereas:
(1) The Republic of Korea (‘Korea’) fulfils the criteria in point (d) of Article 16(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/695 of the
European Parliament and of the Council(1).
(2) Negotiations should be opened with a view to concluding an agreement with Korea on the general principles for the
participation of Korea in Union programmes and on the association of Korea to Horizon Europe – the Framework
Programme for Research and Innovation (2021-2027),
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The Commission is hereby authorised to open negotiations with the Republic of Korea (‘Korea’), on behalf of the Union, for
an agreement on the general principles for the participation of Korea in Union programmes and on the association of Korea
to Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021-2027).
Article 2
The negotiating directives are set out in the addendum to this Decision.
Article 3
The negotiations shall be conducted in consultation with the Asia-Oceania Working Party, for matters related to the general
conditions for the participation of Korea in any Union programmes, and with the Working Party on Research, for matters
related to the specific conditions for the participation of Korea in the Horizon Europe Programme.
Article 4
This Decision is addressed to the Commission.
(1) Regulation (EU) 2021/695 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 April 2021 establishing Horizon Europe – the
Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, laying down its rules for participation and dissemination, and repealing
Regulations (EU) No 1290/2013 and (EU) No 1291/2013 (OJ L 170, 12.5.2021, p. 1).6.6.2023 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 146/19
Done at Brussels, 15 May 2023.
For the Council
The President
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