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Proposal for a decision
Recital 1 a (new)

(1a) Whereas it has clearly been demonstrated that the risks of nuclear energy have become unmanageable;

2011/09/13
Committee: BUDG

Proposal for a decision
Recital 1 b (new)

(1b) Whereas hardly any progress has been made during the last decades in the production of fusion energy, despite billions of allocations of EU research money;

2011/09/13
Committee: BUDG

Helga TRÜPEL

Proposal for a decision
Recital 2

(2) The Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012 - 2013), hereinafter ‘the Framework Programme (2012 - 2013)’, should complement other Union actions in the area of research policy that are necessary for implementing the Europe 2020 strategy set out in the Communication from the Commission of 3 March 2010 entitled Europe 2020 - A strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth9 , in particular those on education, training, competitiveness and innovation, industry, employment, and the environmentnstitute the beginning of a phasing-out process of EU investments in nuclear energy. Such a phasing-out would free up very much needed funds for future- oriented and far less risky investments in research and technology;

2011/09/13
Committee: BUDG

Helga TRÜPEL

Proposal for a decision
Recital 3

(3) The Framework Programme (2012- 2013) should build on the achievements of the Seventh Framework Programme of the Community adopted by Council Decision 2006/970/Euratom of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011)10 towards the creation of the European Research Area and towards the development of a knowledge economy and society in Europe. __________________ 10. OJ L 460, 30.12.2006. p. 60.deleted

2011/09/13
Committee: BUDG

Helga TRÜPEL

Proposal for a decision
Recital 4

(4) The Framework Programme (2012- 2013) should contribute to the implementation of the Innovation Union, one of the Europe 2020 flagship initiatives adopted by the Communication from the Commission of 6 October 2010 entitled Europe 2020 Flagship Initiative Innovation Union, by ~~enhancing competition for scientific excellence and accelerating the deployment of key innovations in the nuclear energy field to tackle energy and climate change challenges~~initiating a phasing-out process of EU funding of nuclear energy;

2011/09/13
Committee: BUDG

Helga TRÜPEL

Proposal for a decision
Recital 5

(5) The Energy Policy for Europe recognises the potential contribution from nuclear power in the areas of competitiveness, CO2 emission reduction and security of supply. The European Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET- Plan) set out in the Communication from the Commission of 22 November 2007 entitled European Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan) – Towards a low carbon future12 is accelerating the development of a portfolio of low carbon technologies. Nuclear energy technologies are included in this portfolio as they have the greatest potential to meet the energy and climate objectives in both the short and longer term; __________________ 12.deleted COM (2007) 723 final

2011/09/13
Committee: BUDG

Helga TRÜPEL

Proposal for a decision
Recital 6

(6) The SET-Plan acknowledges that, in the field of nuclear fission, the key technology challenges for meeting the Union's agreed 2020 energy targets are to maintain competitiveness in fission technologies and to ensure long-term waste management solutions. In order to achieve the 2050 vision of a low-carbon society, the SET-Plan mandates the Community to complete the preparations for the demonstration of a new generation (Generation-IV) of fission reactors for increased sustainability. In particular, the SET-Plan has established a European Industrial Initiative in Sustainable Nuclear Fission;deleted

2011/09/13
Committee: BUDG

Helga TRÜPEL

Proposal for a decision
Recital 7

(7) The SET-Plan, in the field of fusion, recognises the importance of ITER and the need to involve industry early in preparing demonstration actions. DEMO, a ‘demonstration’ fusion power station, constitutes a long term strategic goal of fusion research;deleted

2011/09/13
Committee: BUDG

Helga TRÜPEL

Proposal for a decision
Recital 9

(9) Euratom has created a single and fully integrated fusion research programme that has taken a leading international role in the development of fusion as a source of energy, but whose results are meagre and whose costs are out of control;

2011/09/13
Committee: BUDG

Helga TRÜPEL

Proposal for a decision
Recital 10

(10) Following the Council Decision of 20 December 2005 concerning the approval of the accession of the European Atomic Energy Community to a Framework Agreement for International Collaboration on Research and Development of Generation IV Nuclear Energy Systems, the Community acceded to the Framework Agreement of the Generation-IV International Forum (GIF) on 11 May 2006. The GIF coordinates multilateral cooperation in pre-conceptual design research on a number of advanced nuclear systems. The Community is therefore committed to international cooperation in this field, which is also closely linked with the SET- Plan;deleted

2011/09/13
Committee: BUDG

Helga TRÜPEL

Proposal for a decision
Recital 13

(13) The realisation of ITER in Europe, in accordance with the Agreement of 21 November 2006 on the establishment of the ITER International Fusion Energy Organisation for the joint implementation of the ITER project13 , should be the central feature of fusion research activities under the Framework Programme (2012-2013); __________________ 13. OJ L 358,16.12.2006, p 62.deleted

2011/09/13
Committee: BUDG

Helga TRÜPEL

Proposal for a decision
Recital 14

(14) The Community activities to help realise ITER, in particular to construct ITER at Cadarache and carry out the ITER Technology R&D during the Framework Programme (2012-2013) are to be steered by the European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy (Fusion for Energy), following the Council Decision 2007/198/Euratom of 27 March 2007 establishing the European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy and conferring advantages upon it14; __________________ 14deleted OJ L 90, 30.3.2007, p. 58.

2011/09/13
Committee: BUDG

Helga TRÜPEL

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point a

~~a) fusion energy research, with the objective of developing the technology for a safe, sustainable, environmentally responsible and economically viable energy source;~~deleted

2011/09/13
Committee: BUDG

Helga TRÜPEL

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point b

b) nuclear fission and radiation protection, with the objective of enhancing ~~resource efficiency, cost-effectiveness and~~ in particular the safety of nuclear fission and other uses of radiation in industry and medicine. Particular emphasis should be put on the decommissioning of nuclear plant research.

2011/09/13
Committee: BUDG

Helga TRÜPEL

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – indent 1

– fusion energy research ~~2.208.809~~10.000.000;

2011/09/13
Committee: BUDG

Helga TRÜPEL

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – indent 2

– nuclear ~~fission~~safety, improving the management of nuclear waste and radiation protection 118.245.000;

2011/09/13
Committee: BUDG

Helga TRÜPEL

Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part I.A

I.A. FUSION ENERGY RESEARCH Objective Developing the knowledge base for, and realising ITER as a major step towards, the creation of prototype reactors for power stations that are safe, sustainable, environmentally responsible, and economically viable. Rationale Fusion has the potential to make a major contribution to the realisation of a sustainable and secure energy supply for the Union a few decades from now. Its successful development would provide energy which is safe, sustainable and environmentally friendly. The long-term goal of European fusion research, embracing all the fusion activities in the Member States and associated third countries, is the joint creation of prototype reactors for power stations which meet these requirements, and are economically viable. The first priority of the strategy to achieve the long-term goal is the construction of ITER (a major experimental facility which will demonstrate the scientific and technical feasibility of fusion power), followed by the construction of a demonstration fusion power plant (DEMO). ITER construction will be accompanied by a focussed programme of supporting R&D for ITER and limited activities on the technologies and physics required for DEMO. The global dimension of fusion R&D is embodied in the agreement establishing the International Fusion Energy Organisation for the ITER Project and the Agreement between the Government of Japan and the Community for the Broader Approach Activities in the Field of Fusion Energy Research. International cooperation is also pursued within eight bilateral fusion Cooperation Agreements in force between the Community and third countries. Activities 1. The realisation of ITER This includes activities for the joint realisation of ITER, in particular governance of the ITER International Organisation and the European Joint Undertaking for ITER, management and staffing, general technical and administrative support, construction of equipment and installations and support for the project during construction. 2. R&D in preparation of ITER operation A focused physics and technology programme will exploit the Joint European Torus (JET) and other ITER- relevant magnetic confinement devices. It will assess specific key ITER technologies, consolidate ITER project choices, and prepare for ITER operation. 3. Limited technology activities in preparation of DEMO Fusion materials and key technologies for fusion will be further developed, and the work of the team preparing for the construction of the International Fusion Materials Irradiation Facility (IFMIF) will continue. 4. R&D activities for the longer term There will be limited activities on improved concepts for magnetic confinement schemes (focussed on the preparation for operation of the W7-X stellarator device), and theory and modelling aimed at a comprehensive understanding of fusion plasmas. 5. Human resources, education and training In view of the immediate and medium term needs of ITER, and for the further development of fusion, initiatives aimed at training the "ITER Generation", in terms of numbers, range of skills and high-level training and experience will be pursued. 6. Infrastructures ITER will be a new research infrastructure with a strong European dimension. 7. Industry and technology transfer processes New organisational structures are needed for swift transfer of innovations deriving from ITER to European industry. This will be a task of the Fusion Industry Innovation Forum which will develop a fusion technology roadmap and human resource development initiatives, with an emphasis on innovation and potential for providing new products and services.deleted

2011/09/13
Committee: BUDG

Helga TRÜPEL

Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – part I.B – paragraph 2

Nuclear power constitutes an important element in the debate on combating climate change and reducing Europe's dependence on imported energy. More advanced nuclear technology offers the prospect of significant improvements in efficiency and use of resources, while ensuring even higher safety levels and producing less waste than current designs. Current European initiatives in this area are within scope of the Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan), which has been endorsed by the Council and the European Parliament, and also contribute to the collaborative activities being undertaken with major third countries within the Generation IV International Forum (GIF).deleted

2011/09/13
Committee: BUDG

18 Amendments of Helga TRÜPEL related to 2011/0046(NLE)

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