Date: 2023-09-28Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Council Decision (EU) 2023/2073 of 25 September 2023 concerning the extension of the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and the Government of the United States of America
**Executive Summary:**
This Council Decision approves the extension of the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and the United States of America for an additional five-year period. The extension is based on mutual interest and the agreement's demonstrated value in facilitating cooperation. The decision was adopted on September 25, 2023, and will enter into force on the date of its adoption.
**Key Points / Main Content:**
* **Agreement Extension:**
* The Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and the United States of America is extended for five years.
* The extension is approved on behalf of the Union.
* **Procedural Aspects:**
* The Council President will notify the US Government that the Union has completed its internal procedures for the extension.
* The decision enters into force on the date of its adoption (September 25, 2023).
**Impact Analysis**
* **European Union:**
* *Impact:* Benefits from continued cooperation with the United States in science and technology, facilitating progress in common priority areas.
* *Action Required:* The President of the Council needs to formally notify the US Government about the completion of the internal procedures for the extension.
* **United States of America:**
* *Impact:* Benefits from continued scientific and technological cooperation with the European Union.
* *Action Required:* Receive notification from the European Council President regarding the completion of internal procedures for the agreement extension.
* **European Commission:**
* *Impact:* The assessment carried out by the Commission demonstrated that the Agreement provides an important framework for facilitating cooperation.
* *Action Required:* No action required.
Key Entities Referenced
European Union: A political and economic union of member states located primarily in Europe.
United States of America: A country primarily located in North America. A party in the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation with the European Community.
Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and the Government of the United States of America: A bilateral agreement focused on promoting scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and the United States.
European Community: A former organization that was a predecessor to the European Union. A party in the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation with the United States of America.
European Parliament: The parliamentary body of the European Union.
Council of the European Union: A body composed of government ministers from each EU member state.
Washington, DC: The capital of the United States of America, where the Agreement was signed.
Brussels: The capital of Belgium, where the Council Decision was made.
L 239/26 EN Official Journal of the European Union 28.9.2023
DECISIONS
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2023/2073
of 25 September 2023
concerning the extension of the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the
European Community and the Government of the United States of America
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 186 in conjunction with
Article 218(6), second subparagraph, point (a)(v), thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament(1),
Whereas:
(1) By means of Decision 98/591/EC(2), the Council approved the conclusion of the Agreement for scientific and
technological cooperation between the European Community and the Government of the United States of
America(3) (‘the Agreement’). The Agreement was signed in Washington, DC, on 5 December 1997 and entered
into force on 14 October 1998.
(2) In accordance with Article 12, point (b), of the Agreement, the Agreement was concluded for an initial period of five
years. Subject to review by the Parties in the final year of each successive period, the Agreement can be extended,
with possible amendments, for additional periods of five years by mutual written agreement between the Parties.
(3) By means of Decisions 2004/756/EC(4), 2009/306/EC(5), 2014/240/EU(6) and (EU) 2018/1578(7), the Council
approved the extension of the Agreement for successive additional periods of five years. The Agreement is due to
expire on 14 October 2023.
(4) The assessment carried out by the Commission demonstrates that the Agreement provides an important framework
for facilitating cooperation between the Union and the United States of America in common priority areas for
science and technology, leading to mutual benefits. It is therefore in the Union’s interest to extend the Agreement
for an additional period of five years.
(5) The Exchange of Letters between the Parties, dated 7 November 2022 and 13 December 2022, confirmed their
interest in extending the Agreement for an additional period of five years.
(1) Consent of 13 September 2023 (not yet published in the Official Journal).
(2) Council Decision 98/591/EC of 13 October 1998 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement for scientific and technological
cooperation between the European Community and the Government of the United States of America (OJ L 284, 22.10.1998, p. 35).
(3) OJ L 284, 22.10.1998, p. 37.
(4) Council Decision 2004/756/EC of 4 October 2004 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement renewing the Agreement for scientific
and technological cooperation between the European Community and the Government of the United States of America (OJ L 335,
11.11.2004, p. 5).
(5) Council Decision 2009/306/EC of 30 March 2009 concerning the extension and amendment of the Agreement for scientific and
technological cooperation between the European Community and the Government of the United States of America (OJ L 90,
2.4.2009, p. 20).
(6) Council Decision 2014/240/EU of 14 April 2014 concerning the extension of the Agreement for scientific and technological
cooperation between the European Community and the Government of the United States of America (OJ L 128, 30.4.2014, p. 43).
(7) Council Decision (EU) 2018/1578 of 18 September 2018 concerning the extension of the Agreement for scientific and technological
cooperation between the European Community and the Government of the United States of America (OJ L 263, 22.10.2018, p. 1).28.9.2023 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 239/27
(6) The extension of the Agreement should therefore be approved on behalf of the Union,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The extension of the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and the
Government of the United States of America, for an additional period of five years, is hereby approved on behalf of the
Union.
Article 2
The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Union, give the notification to the Government of the United States of
America that the Union has completed its internal procedures necessary for the extension of the Agreement in accordance
with Article 12, point (b), of the Agreement.
Article 3
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
Done at Brussels, 25 September 2023.
For the Council
The President
H. GÓMEZ HERNÁNDEZ