Date: 28-Nov-2024 Category: Not Applicable State: Union Government Country: Europe

Council Decision (EU) 2024/2971 of 5 November 2024 authorising the opening of negotiations with the Republic of Singapore for an Agreement on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Singapore in Union programmes and on the association of the Republic of Singapore to Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021-2027)

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

The Council Decision (EU) 2024/2971 authorises the European Commission to open negotiations with the Republic of Singapore for an agreement. This agreement will cover the general principles for Singapore's participation in Union programmes and its association with Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021-2027).

Key Changes

The European Commission is authorised to begin negotiations with Singapore regarding participation in Union programmes.
The negotiations will cover Singapore's association with Horizon Europe, the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021-2027).
The Council's negotiating directives are outlined in an addendum to the Decision.
The Asia-Oceania Working Party will be consulted on matters related to general conditions for Singapore's participation in Union programmes.
The Working Party on Research will be consulted on matters related to specific conditions for Singapore's participation in the Horizon Europe Programme.
The decision is based on the fact that Singapore fulfils the criteria for association to Horizon Europe as laid down in point (d) of Article 16(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/695.

Impact Analysis

Stakeholders

Horizon Europe: May see increased participation and collaboration with Singaporean entities.

Suggested Action Items

Monitor the progress of the negotiations and prepare for potential collaboration opportunities.

Key Entities Referenced

Council of the European Union: The institution that adopted the decision to authorise negotiations with Singapore. European Commission: The entity authorised to conduct negotiations with Singapore. Republic of Singapore: The country seeking to participate in Union programmes and associate with Horizon Europe. Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021-2027): An EU research and innovation program that Singapore seeks to be associated with. Regulation (EU) 2021/695: Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing Horizon Europe. Asia-Oceania Working Party: Working party consulted on general conditions for Singapore's participation in Union programmes. Working Party on Research: Working party consulted on specific conditions for Singapore's participation in the Horizon Europe Programme.

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                Official Journal EN
of the European Union L series
2024/2971 28.11.2024
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2024/2971
of 5 November 2024
authorising the opening of negotiations with the Republic of Singapore for an Agreement on the
general principles for the participation of the Republic of Singapore in Union programmes and on
the association of the Republic of Singapore 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) Negotiations should be opened with a view to concluding an agreement on the general principles for the
participation of the Republic of Singapore in Union programmes and on the association of the Republic of
Singapore to Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021-2027).
(2) The Republic of Singapore fulfils the criteria for association to Horizon Europe laid down in point (d) of Article
16(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/695 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1),
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
1. The Commission is hereby authorised to open negotiations with the Republic of Singapore for an agreement on the
general principles for the participation of the Republic of Singapore in Union programmes and on the association of the
Republic of Singapore to Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021-2027).
2. The negotiations shall be conducted on the basis of the negotiating directives of the Council set out in the addendum
to this Decision.
Article 2
The negotiations shall be conducted in consultation with the Asia-Oceania Working Party, for matters related to the general
conditions for the participation of the Republic of Singapore in Union programmes, and with the Working Party on
Research, for matters related to the specific conditions for the participation of the Republic of Singapore in the Horizon
Europe Programme.
Article 3
This Decision is addressed to the Commission.
Done at Brussels, 5 November 2024
For the Council
The President
VARGA M.
(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).
ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/2971/oj 1/1
            