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2013/0234(NLE) ECSEL Joint Undertaking for the implementation of the Joint Technology Initiative on ‘Electronic Components and Systems for European Leadership’

Progress: Procedure completed

RoleCommitteeRapporteurShadows
Lead ITRE RÜBIG Paul (icon: PPE PPE) DROUTSAS Dimitrios (icon: S&D S&D), PANAYOTOV Vladko Todorov (icon: ALDE ALDE), TURMES Claude (icon: Verts/ALE Verts/ALE), TOŠENOVSKÝ Evžen (icon: ECR ECR)
Committee Opinion BUDG
Committee Opinion CONT GEIER Jens (icon: S&D S&D) Bart STAES (icon: Verts/ALE Verts/ALE)
Lead committee dossier:
Legal Basis:
TFEU 187, TFEU 188 -a1

Events

2017/10/06
   EC - Follow-up document
2017/10/06
   EC - Follow-up document
2014/07/09
   EC - Commission response to text adopted in plenary
Documents
2014/06/07
   Final act published in Official Journal
Details

PURPOSE : to strengthen industrial research and innovation across the Union by means of the implementation, by the ECSEL Joint Undertaking, of the Joint Technology Initiative on ‘Electronic Components and Systems for European Leadership.

NON-LEGISLATIVE ACT: Council Regulation (EU) n° 561/2014 establishing the ECSEL Joint Undertaking.

CONTENT: the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, Horizon 2020 , supports public-private partnerships in research and innovation in order that the Union might tackle certain key challenges.

This Regulation aims to establish a new Joint Undertaking (JU) for the implementation of the Joint Technology Initiative on ‘ Electronic Components and Systems for European Leadership’ for a period up to 31 December 2024.

The ECSEL Joint Undertaking replaces the ENIAC and the ARTEMIS Joint Undertakings, established in the specific areas of nanoelectronics and embedded computing systems respectively and set up under the Seventh Framework Programme.

The ECSEL JU is a body entrusted with the implementation of a public-private partnership. Its seat will be located in Brussels, Belgium.

In order to take into account the duration of Horizon 2020, calls for proposals under the ECSEL Joint Undertaking must be launched at the latest by 31 December 2020 (in duly justified cases, by 31 December 2021). Calls for proposals will be published on the single portal for participants as well as through other Horizon 2020 electronic means of dissemination managed by the Commission.

The rules for participation and dissemination of the Horizon 2020 programme will apply to the JU.

Objectives of the JU: the ECSEL JU shall aim to:

· contribute to the development of a strong and globally competitive electronics components and systems industry in the Union;

· align strategies with Member States to attract private investment and contribute to the effectiveness of public support by avoiding an unnecessary duplication and fragmentation of efforts and by facilitating the participation of actors involved in research and innovation;

· maintain and grow semiconductor and smart system manufacturing capability in Europe, including leadership in manufacturing equipment and materials processing;

· secure a commanding position in design and systems engineering including embedded technologies;

· provide access to a world-class infrastructure for the design and manufacture of electronic components and embedded/cyber-physical and smart systems; and

· build a dynamic ecosystem involving Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), thereby strengthening existing clusters and nurturing the creation of new clusters in promising new areas.

The ECSEL JU should seek to develop close interactions with the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF).

Funding: the Union financial contribution to the ECSEL JU shall come from Horizon 2020 and be up to EUR 1 184 874 000 . The ECSEL Participating States shall make a financial contribution to the operational costs of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking that is commensurate with the Union’s financial contribution. The amount shall be at least EUR 1 170 000 000.

The Commission may terminate , proportionally reduce or suspend the Union’s financial contribution to the JU or trigger the winding-up procedure if members other than the Union, including their constituent entities and affiliated entities, do not provide contributions.

The Regulation contains provisions that aim to ensure the protection of the EU’s financial interests.

The discharge for the implementation of the budget of the JU shall be given by the European Parliament, upon recommendation of the Council in accordance with the procedure provided for in the financial rules of the ECSEL JU.

Evaluation: by 30 June 2017 the Commission shall carry out, with the assistance of independent experts, an interim evaluation of the JU. It shall send that report to the European Parliament and to the Council by 31 December 2017. The results of the interim evaluation shall be taken into account in the interim evaluation of Horizon 2020.

The JU’s mandate will end on 31 December 2024 and the JU will be wound up.

ENTRY INTO FORCE: 27.06.2014.

2014/05/06
   EP/CSL - Act adopted by Council after consultation of Parliament
2014/05/06
   EP - End of procedure in Parliament
2014/04/15
   EP - Results of vote in Parliament
2014/04/15
   EP - Decision by Parliament
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The European Parliament adopted by 631 votes to 42, with 4 abstentions, a legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council regulation on the ECSEL Joint Undertaking.

Parliament approved the Commission proposal subject to the following amendments:

Joint Undertaking : to implement the Joint Technology Initiative on ‘Electronic Components and Systems for European Leadership’, the ECSEL Joint Undertaking should be established for a period up to 31 December 2024 . In order to take into account the duration of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, calls for proposals under ECSEL Joint Undertaking should be launched at the latest by 31 December 2020 . In duly justified cases calls for proposals may be launched until 31 December 2021.

The ECSEL Joint Undertaking should provide continued support to the nanoelectronics and embedded computing systems research programmes by implementing the remaining actions initiated under the ENIAC and ARTEMIS Joint Undertakings.

The ECSEL Joint Undertaking should seek to develop close interactions with the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF).

Financial contributions : the maximum Union contribution, including contributions from member states of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), to the ECSEL Joint Undertaking to cover administrative costs and operational costs should be EUR 1 184 874 000 .

The ECSEL Participating States shall make a financial contribution to the operational costs of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking to commensurate to the contribution of the Union. The amount of at least EUR 1 170 000 000 is envisaged. The private members should make or arrange for their constituent entities and affiliated entities to make contributions to the ECSEL Joint Undertaking of at least EUR 1 657 500 000 .

Openness and transparency : in order to facilitate participation, the calls for proposals launched by the ECSEL Joint Undertaking should also be published on the single portal for participants as well as through other Horizon 2020 electronic means of dissemination managed by the Commission. The ECSEL Joint Undertaking should operate in an open and transparent way providing all relevant information in a timely manner to its appropriate bodies as well as promoting its activities, including information and dissemination activities to the wider public.

Discharge : in view of the specific nature and the current status of the Joint Undertakings, and in order to ensure continuity with the 7th Framework Programme, the Joint Undertakings should continue to be subject to a separate discharge.

Simplification : for the purpose of simplification, administrative burdens should be reduced for all parties. Double audits and disproportionate documentation and reporting should be avoided.

Participation rules : specific criteria regarding the eligibility of individual applicants to receive funding from ECSEL Participating States may be determined by the relevant funding authorities. Such criteria could cover, inter alia, the applicant type, including legal status and purpose, conditions of liability and viability, including financial soundness, and the fulfilment of fiscal and social obligations.

Evaluation : by 30 June 2017 , the Commission should carry out, with the assistance of independent experts, an interim evaluation of Joint Undertaking, and send a report to the European Parliament and to the Council by 31 December 2017. The results of the interim evaluation of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking shall be taken into account in the interim evaluation of Horizon 2020.

Documents
2014/03/18
   CSL - Council Meeting
2014/01/31
   EP - Committee report tabled for plenary, 1st reading/single reading
Details

The Committee on Industry, Research and Energy adopted, in the framework of a special legislative procedure (Parliament consultation), the report by Paul RÜBIG (EPP, AT) on the proposal for a Council regulation on the ECSEL Joint Undertaking.

The committee approved the Commission proposal subject to the following amendments:

Establishment of a Joint Undertaking : for the implementation of the Joint Technology Initiative on ECSEL, a Joint undertaking, ECSEL, (Electronic Components and Systems for European Leadership), should be established for a period from 1 January 2014 until 31 December 2024. In order to take account of the duration of Horizon 2020, all calls for proposals should be launched by 31 December 2020 .

Objectives : the Joint Undertaking should: (i) ensure the availability of electronic components and systems for key markets and for addressing societal challenges by bridging the gap between research and industrial and commercial exploitation ; (ii) apply a simplified operating model and simplification measures; (iii) promote the involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Scope of work : Members introduced a new article which aims to clarify the scope of activities of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking, in particular with respect to the relevant Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) covered by its research programme. The rules of participation also call for a greater consideration of the TRL-concept to stipulate funding levels, which is taken up in this article with a view to the funding rates used in indirect actions.

Union’s financial contribution : the maximum Union contribution, including contributions from member states of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), to the ECSEL Joint Undertaking to cover administrative costs and operational costs should be EUR 1 154 492 250 (compared to EUR 1 215 255 000 as proposed by the Commission).

The Union's financial contribution should be conditional upon proof by the ECSEL Joint Undertaking that its multiannual work plan and the actions which it funds correspond to the research priorities laid down in the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme.

Staff : in exceptional circumstances, the Governing Board could, by motivated decision, decide to temporarily suspend the delegation of the appointing authority powers to the Executive Director. In this case, the Governing Board should inform in writing the Commission and the European Parliament on such decisions of suspension within 5 working days, provide detailed reasons and specify the implementing rules of new or temporary provisions with regard to the management of the Joint Undertaking. The ECSEL Joint Undertaking should take appropriate administrative measures, inter alia, through training and prevention strategies, to avoid conflicts of interest .

Evaluation : by 30 June 2017 , the Commission should organise an independent interim evaluation of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking. The results of the independent interim evaluation of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking shall be taken into account in the interim evaluation of Horizon 2020. In order to respond to unforeseen situations or to new developments and needs the Commission may, following the interim evaluation of Horizon 2020, within the annual budgetary procedure, review the budget of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking.

The evaluation should pay specific attention to the impact on the accessibility of entities from Union Member States which are not members of the ESCEL Joint Undertaking to funding under the ECSEL Joint Undertaking.

Discharge : Members proposed that the discharge for the implementation of the budget of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking should be given by the European Parliament, upon recommendation of the Council.

Audits : the European Court of Auditors should regularly carry out audits not only of compliance but also of the performance of the Joint Undertaking's activities and partners on the basis of documents or on-the-spot checks.

Anti-fraud measures : the amended text provides that the staff of the Joint Undertaking, the Executive Director and the members of the Governing Board should, without delay and without any question of their responsibility being called into question as a result, notify OLAF of any frauds which have come to their attention in the fulfilment of their duties or remit.

Documents
2014/01/23
   EP - Vote in committee
2014/01/08
   EP - Committee opinion
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2013/12/06
   EP - Amendments tabled in committee
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2013/12/03
   CSL - Council Meeting
2013/11/21
   EP - Committee draft report
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2013/10/14
   EP - GEIER Jens (S&D) appointed as rapporteur in CONT
2013/10/10
   EP - RÜBIG Paul (PPE) appointed as rapporteur in ITRE
2013/09/26
   CSL - Debate in Council
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2013/09/26
   CSL - Council Meeting
2013/09/10
   EP - Committee referral announced in Parliament
2013/07/10
   EC - Legislative proposal
Details

PURPOSE: the establishment of the Electronic Components and Systems for European Leadership (ECSEL) Joint Undertaking (JU).

PROPOSED ACT: Council Regulation.

ROLE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT: the Council adopts the act after consulting the European Parliament but without being obliged to follow its opinion.

BACKGROUND: in order to better align EU support for research and innovation with industrial goals and attract higher industrial investments in Europe, Horizon 2020 provides for the setting-up of public-private partnerships in key areas where research and innovation could contribute to Europe’s wider competitiveness goals and help tackle societal challenges. Micro- and nanoelectronics, and smart embedded components and systems are priority fields identified within the ICT theme in Horizon 2020.

Europe is facing two main challenges in electronic components and systems, a sector that represents more than EUR 1 000 billion in turnover worldwide. One is to be in control of the key elements of the value chain, (i.e. design, manufacturing and integration in final products), that are essential to ensure the sustainability of value creation from electronics in Europe including the competitiveness of many other European industrial sectors (automotive, energy, health, web industry, etc.). The other is to bridge important gaps in the innovation chains in order to better transform research excellence into commercial successes. At the same time, Europe must cope with fierce global competition, declining market shares of its industry, high costs of research and innovation and fast-paced technological development.

The ECSEL JU replaces the previous ENIAC and ARTEMIS JUs launched under the Seventh Framework Programme (2007-2013) which respectively aimed at creating a Europe-wide research and development programme in the fields of nanoelectronics and embedded systems with an incentive for industry, Member States and the European Union to align strategies and increase investments.

The JUs demonstrated that they can successfully play the role of catalyst for ambitious projects increasing the engagement of the private sector champions in a framework in which national and European public authorities can support topics of high strategic value. In the period 2008-2012, a total research, development and innovation investment of EUR 2.8 billion was realised by some 2 000 participants of which over 500 are SMEs.

IMPACT ASSESSMENT: the proposal is accompanied by a summary of the impact assessment .

LEGAL BASIS: Articles 187 and 188 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU).

CONTENT: the new proposal for a public-private partnership (PPP) concerns a Joint Undertaking (JU) in the field of electronic components and systems . The ECSEL (Electronic Components and Systems for European Leadership) JU replaces the previous ENIAC and ARTEMIS JUs respectively in the fields of nanoelectronics and embedded computing systems launched under the Seventh Framework Programme.

The proposal lays down the objectives, the legal status, the operating rules and the statutes for the period 2014-2024 (and financial programming up to 2020). The JU’s headquarters would be in Brussels (Belgium).

The main specific objectives of this new JU include the following:

to contribute to the development of a strong and globally competitive electronics components and systems industry in the Union; to align strategies with Member States to attract private investment and contribute to sound public finances by avoiding unnecessary duplication and fragmentation of efforts; to maintain and grow semiconductor and smart system manufacturing capability in Europe; to secure a commanding position in design and systems engineering including embedded technologies; to provide access for all stakeholders to a world-class infrastructure for the design and manufacture of electronic components and embedded and smart systems; to build a dynamic ecosystem involving innovative small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), strengthening existing clusters and nurturing the creation of new clusters in promising new areas.

BUDGETARY IMPLICATION: the indicative EU contribution is of EUR 1 215 255 000 at current prices (EFTA included) over the total lifetime of the ECSEL JU (until 2024). This allocation would have to be committed before 21 December 2020, when the Horizon 2020 comes to an end and paid by 31 December 2024.

2013/07/10
   EC - Document attached to the procedure
2013/07/10
   EC - Document attached to the procedure
2013/07/10
   EC - Legislative proposal published
Details

PURPOSE: the establishment of the Electronic Components and Systems for European Leadership (ECSEL) Joint Undertaking (JU).

PROPOSED ACT: Council Regulation.

ROLE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT: the Council adopts the act after consulting the European Parliament but without being obliged to follow its opinion.

BACKGROUND: in order to better align EU support for research and innovation with industrial goals and attract higher industrial investments in Europe, Horizon 2020 provides for the setting-up of public-private partnerships in key areas where research and innovation could contribute to Europe’s wider competitiveness goals and help tackle societal challenges. Micro- and nanoelectronics, and smart embedded components and systems are priority fields identified within the ICT theme in Horizon 2020.

Europe is facing two main challenges in electronic components and systems, a sector that represents more than EUR 1 000 billion in turnover worldwide. One is to be in control of the key elements of the value chain, (i.e. design, manufacturing and integration in final products), that are essential to ensure the sustainability of value creation from electronics in Europe including the competitiveness of many other European industrial sectors (automotive, energy, health, web industry, etc.). The other is to bridge important gaps in the innovation chains in order to better transform research excellence into commercial successes. At the same time, Europe must cope with fierce global competition, declining market shares of its industry, high costs of research and innovation and fast-paced technological development.

The ECSEL JU replaces the previous ENIAC and ARTEMIS JUs launched under the Seventh Framework Programme (2007-2013) which respectively aimed at creating a Europe-wide research and development programme in the fields of nanoelectronics and embedded systems with an incentive for industry, Member States and the European Union to align strategies and increase investments.

The JUs demonstrated that they can successfully play the role of catalyst for ambitious projects increasing the engagement of the private sector champions in a framework in which national and European public authorities can support topics of high strategic value. In the period 2008-2012, a total research, development and innovation investment of EUR 2.8 billion was realised by some 2 000 participants of which over 500 are SMEs.

IMPACT ASSESSMENT: the proposal is accompanied by a summary of the impact assessment .

LEGAL BASIS: Articles 187 and 188 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU).

CONTENT: the new proposal for a public-private partnership (PPP) concerns a Joint Undertaking (JU) in the field of electronic components and systems . The ECSEL (Electronic Components and Systems for European Leadership) JU replaces the previous ENIAC and ARTEMIS JUs respectively in the fields of nanoelectronics and embedded computing systems launched under the Seventh Framework Programme.

The proposal lays down the objectives, the legal status, the operating rules and the statutes for the period 2014-2024 (and financial programming up to 2020). The JU’s headquarters would be in Brussels (Belgium).

The main specific objectives of this new JU include the following:

to contribute to the development of a strong and globally competitive electronics components and systems industry in the Union; to align strategies with Member States to attract private investment and contribute to sound public finances by avoiding unnecessary duplication and fragmentation of efforts; to maintain and grow semiconductor and smart system manufacturing capability in Europe; to secure a commanding position in design and systems engineering including embedded technologies; to provide access for all stakeholders to a world-class infrastructure for the design and manufacture of electronic components and embedded and smart systems; to build a dynamic ecosystem involving innovative small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), strengthening existing clusters and nurturing the creation of new clusters in promising new areas.

BUDGETARY IMPLICATION: the indicative EU contribution is of EUR 1 215 255 000 at current prices (EFTA included) over the total lifetime of the ECSEL JU (until 2024). This allocation would have to be committed before 21 December 2020, when the Horizon 2020 comes to an end and paid by 31 December 2024.

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AmendmentsDossier
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2013/11/13 CONT 45 amendments...
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2013/12/06 ITRE 98 amendments...
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  • date: 2014-01-08T00:00:00 docs: url: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getDoc.do?type=COMPARL&mode=XML&language=EN&reference=PE521.741&secondRef=03 title: PE521.741 committee: CONT type: Committee opinion body: EP
  • date: 2014-07-09T00:00:00 docs: url: /oeil/spdoc.do?i=24098&j=0&l=en title: SP(2014)471 type: Commission response to text adopted in plenary
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  • date: 2013-07-10T00:00:00 type: Legislative proposal published body: EC docs: url: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/registre/docs_autres_institutions/commission_europeenne/com/2013/0501/COM_COM(2013)0501_EN.pdf title: COM(2013)0501 url: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/smartapi/cgi/sga_doc?smartapi!celexplus!prod!DocNumber&lg=EN&type_doc=COMfinal&an_doc=2013&nu_doc=501 title: EUR-Lex summary: PURPOSE: the establishment of the Electronic Components and Systems for European Leadership (ECSEL) Joint Undertaking (JU). PROPOSED ACT: Council Regulation. ROLE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT: the Council adopts the act after consulting the European Parliament but without being obliged to follow its opinion. BACKGROUND: in order to better align EU support for research and innovation with industrial goals and attract higher industrial investments in Europe, Horizon 2020 provides for the setting-up of public-private partnerships in key areas where research and innovation could contribute to Europe’s wider competitiveness goals and help tackle societal challenges. Micro- and nanoelectronics, and smart embedded components and systems are priority fields identified within the ICT theme in Horizon 2020. Europe is facing two main challenges in electronic components and systems, a sector that represents more than EUR 1 000 billion in turnover worldwide. One is to be in control of the key elements of the value chain, (i.e. design, manufacturing and integration in final products), that are essential to ensure the sustainability of value creation from electronics in Europe including the competitiveness of many other European industrial sectors (automotive, energy, health, web industry, etc.). The other is to bridge important gaps in the innovation chains in order to better transform research excellence into commercial successes. At the same time, Europe must cope with fierce global competition, declining market shares of its industry, high costs of research and innovation and fast-paced technological development. The ECSEL JU replaces the previous ENIAC and ARTEMIS JUs launched under the Seventh Framework Programme (2007-2013) which respectively aimed at creating a Europe-wide research and development programme in the fields of nanoelectronics and embedded systems with an incentive for industry, Member States and the European Union to align strategies and increase investments. The JUs demonstrated that they can successfully play the role of catalyst for ambitious projects increasing the engagement of the private sector champions in a framework in which national and European public authorities can support topics of high strategic value. In the period 2008-2012, a total research, development and innovation investment of EUR 2.8 billion was realised by some 2 000 participants of which over 500 are SMEs. IMPACT ASSESSMENT: the proposal is accompanied by a summary of the impact assessment . LEGAL BASIS: Articles 187 and 188 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU). CONTENT: the new proposal for a public-private partnership (PPP) concerns a Joint Undertaking (JU) in the field of electronic components and systems . The ECSEL (Electronic Components and Systems for European Leadership) JU replaces the previous ENIAC and ARTEMIS JUs respectively in the fields of nanoelectronics and embedded computing systems launched under the Seventh Framework Programme. The proposal lays down the objectives, the legal status, the operating rules and the statutes for the period 2014-2024 (and financial programming up to 2020). The JU’s headquarters would be in Brussels (Belgium). The main specific objectives of this new JU include the following: to contribute to the development of a strong and globally competitive electronics components and systems industry in the Union; to align strategies with Member States to attract private investment and contribute to sound public finances by avoiding unnecessary duplication and fragmentation of efforts; to maintain and grow semiconductor and smart system manufacturing capability in Europe; to secure a commanding position in design and systems engineering including embedded technologies; to provide access for all stakeholders to a world-class infrastructure for the design and manufacture of electronic components and embedded and smart systems; to build a dynamic ecosystem involving innovative small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), strengthening existing clusters and nurturing the creation of new clusters in promising new areas. BUDGETARY IMPLICATION: the indicative EU contribution is of EUR 1 215 255 000 at current prices (EFTA included) over the total lifetime of the ECSEL JU (until 2024). This allocation would have to be committed before 21 December 2020, when the Horizon 2020 comes to an end and paid by 31 December 2024.
  • date: 2013-09-10T00:00:00 type: Committee referral announced in Parliament, 1st reading/single reading body: EP
  • date: 2013-09-26T00:00:00 type: Debate in Council body: CSL docs: url: http://register.consilium.europa.eu/content/out?lang=EN&typ=SET&i=SMPL&ROWSPP=25&RESULTSET=1&NRROWS=500&DOC_LANCD=EN&ORDERBY=DOC_DATE+DESC&CONTENTS=3258*&MEET_DATE=26/09/2013 title: 3258
  • date: 2014-01-23T00:00:00 type: Vote in committee, 1st reading/single reading body: EP
  • date: 2014-01-31T00:00:00 type: Committee report tabled for plenary, 1st reading/single reading body: EP docs: url: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getDoc.do?type=REPORT&mode=XML&reference=A7-2014-0074&language=EN title: A7-0074/2014 summary: The Committee on Industry, Research and Energy adopted, in the framework of a special legislative procedure (Parliament consultation), the report by Paul RÜBIG (EPP, AT) on the proposal for a Council regulation on the ECSEL Joint Undertaking. The committee approved the Commission proposal subject to the following amendments: Establishment of a Joint Undertaking : for the implementation of the Joint Technology Initiative on ECSEL, a Joint undertaking, ECSEL, (Electronic Components and Systems for European Leadership), should be established for a period from 1 January 2014 until 31 December 2024. In order to take account of the duration of Horizon 2020, all calls for proposals should be launched by 31 December 2020 . Objectives : the Joint Undertaking should: (i) ensure the availability of electronic components and systems for key markets and for addressing societal challenges by bridging the gap between research and industrial and commercial exploitation ; (ii) apply a simplified operating model and simplification measures; (iii) promote the involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Scope of work : Members introduced a new article which aims to clarify the scope of activities of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking, in particular with respect to the relevant Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) covered by its research programme. The rules of participation also call for a greater consideration of the TRL-concept to stipulate funding levels, which is taken up in this article with a view to the funding rates used in indirect actions. Union’s financial contribution : the maximum Union contribution, including contributions from member states of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), to the ECSEL Joint Undertaking to cover administrative costs and operational costs should be EUR 1 154 492 250 (compared to EUR 1 215 255 000 as proposed by the Commission). The Union's financial contribution should be conditional upon proof by the ECSEL Joint Undertaking that its multiannual work plan and the actions which it funds correspond to the research priorities laid down in the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme. Staff : in exceptional circumstances, the Governing Board could, by motivated decision, decide to temporarily suspend the delegation of the appointing authority powers to the Executive Director. In this case, the Governing Board should inform in writing the Commission and the European Parliament on such decisions of suspension within 5 working days, provide detailed reasons and specify the implementing rules of new or temporary provisions with regard to the management of the Joint Undertaking. The ECSEL Joint Undertaking should take appropriate administrative measures, inter alia, through training and prevention strategies, to avoid conflicts of interest . Evaluation : by 30 June 2017 , the Commission should organise an independent interim evaluation of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking. The results of the independent interim evaluation of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking shall be taken into account in the interim evaluation of Horizon 2020. In order to respond to unforeseen situations or to new developments and needs the Commission may, following the interim evaluation of Horizon 2020, within the annual budgetary procedure, review the budget of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking. The evaluation should pay specific attention to the impact on the accessibility of entities from Union Member States which are not members of the ESCEL Joint Undertaking to funding under the ECSEL Joint Undertaking. Discharge : Members proposed that the discharge for the implementation of the budget of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking should be given by the European Parliament, upon recommendation of the Council. Audits : the European Court of Auditors should regularly carry out audits not only of compliance but also of the performance of the Joint Undertaking's activities and partners on the basis of documents or on-the-spot checks. Anti-fraud measures : the amended text provides that the staff of the Joint Undertaking, the Executive Director and the members of the Governing Board should, without delay and without any question of their responsibility being called into question as a result, notify OLAF of any frauds which have come to their attention in the fulfilment of their duties or remit.
  • date: 2014-04-15T00:00:00 type: Results of vote in Parliament body: EP docs: url: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/popups/sda.do?id=24098&l=en title: Results of vote in Parliament
  • date: 2014-04-15T00:00:00 type: Decision by Parliament, 1st reading/single reading body: EP docs: url: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getDoc.do?type=TA&language=EN&reference=P7-TA-2014-0374 title: T7-0374/2014 summary: The European Parliament adopted by 631 votes to 42, with 4 abstentions, a legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council regulation on the ECSEL Joint Undertaking. Parliament approved the Commission proposal subject to the following amendments: Joint Undertaking : to implement the Joint Technology Initiative on ‘Electronic Components and Systems for European Leadership’, the ECSEL Joint Undertaking should be established for a period up to 31 December 2024 . In order to take into account the duration of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, calls for proposals under ECSEL Joint Undertaking should be launched at the latest by 31 December 2020 . In duly justified cases calls for proposals may be launched until 31 December 2021. The ECSEL Joint Undertaking should provide continued support to the nanoelectronics and embedded computing systems research programmes by implementing the remaining actions initiated under the ENIAC and ARTEMIS Joint Undertakings. The ECSEL Joint Undertaking should seek to develop close interactions with the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF). Financial contributions : the maximum Union contribution, including contributions from member states of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), to the ECSEL Joint Undertaking to cover administrative costs and operational costs should be EUR 1 184 874 000 . The ECSEL Participating States shall make a financial contribution to the operational costs of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking to commensurate to the contribution of the Union. The amount of at least EUR 1 170 000 000 is envisaged. The private members should make or arrange for their constituent entities and affiliated entities to make contributions to the ECSEL Joint Undertaking of at least EUR 1 657 500 000 . Openness and transparency : in order to facilitate participation, the calls for proposals launched by the ECSEL Joint Undertaking should also be published on the single portal for participants as well as through other Horizon 2020 electronic means of dissemination managed by the Commission. The ECSEL Joint Undertaking should operate in an open and transparent way providing all relevant information in a timely manner to its appropriate bodies as well as promoting its activities, including information and dissemination activities to the wider public. Discharge : in view of the specific nature and the current status of the Joint Undertakings, and in order to ensure continuity with the 7th Framework Programme, the Joint Undertakings should continue to be subject to a separate discharge. Simplification : for the purpose of simplification, administrative burdens should be reduced for all parties. Double audits and disproportionate documentation and reporting should be avoided. Participation rules : specific criteria regarding the eligibility of individual applicants to receive funding from ECSEL Participating States may be determined by the relevant funding authorities. Such criteria could cover, inter alia, the applicant type, including legal status and purpose, conditions of liability and viability, including financial soundness, and the fulfilment of fiscal and social obligations. Evaluation : by 30 June 2017 , the Commission should carry out, with the assistance of independent experts, an interim evaluation of Joint Undertaking, and send a report to the European Parliament and to the Council by 31 December 2017. The results of the interim evaluation of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking shall be taken into account in the interim evaluation of Horizon 2020.
  • date: 2014-05-06T00:00:00 type: Act adopted by Council after consultation of Parliament body: EP/CSL
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  • date: 2014-06-07T00:00:00 type: Final act published in Official Journal summary: PURPOSE : to strengthen industrial research and innovation across the Union by means of the implementation, by the ECSEL Joint Undertaking, of the Joint Technology Initiative on ‘Electronic Components and Systems for European Leadership. NON-LEGISLATIVE ACT: Council Regulation (EU) n° 561/2014 establishing the ECSEL Joint Undertaking. CONTENT: the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, Horizon 2020 , supports public-private partnerships in research and innovation in order that the Union might tackle certain key challenges. This Regulation aims to establish a new Joint Undertaking (JU) for the implementation of the Joint Technology Initiative on ‘ Electronic Components and Systems for European Leadership’ for a period up to 31 December 2024. The ECSEL Joint Undertaking replaces the ENIAC and the ARTEMIS Joint Undertakings, established in the specific areas of nanoelectronics and embedded computing systems respectively and set up under the Seventh Framework Programme. The ECSEL JU is a body entrusted with the implementation of a public-private partnership. Its seat will be located in Brussels, Belgium. In order to take into account the duration of Horizon 2020, calls for proposals under the ECSEL Joint Undertaking must be launched at the latest by 31 December 2020 (in duly justified cases, by 31 December 2021). Calls for proposals will be published on the single portal for participants as well as through other Horizon 2020 electronic means of dissemination managed by the Commission. The rules for participation and dissemination of the Horizon 2020 programme will apply to the JU. Objectives of the JU: the ECSEL JU shall aim to: · contribute to the development of a strong and globally competitive electronics components and systems industry in the Union; · align strategies with Member States to attract private investment and contribute to the effectiveness of public support by avoiding an unnecessary duplication and fragmentation of efforts and by facilitating the participation of actors involved in research and innovation; · maintain and grow semiconductor and smart system manufacturing capability in Europe, including leadership in manufacturing equipment and materials processing; · secure a commanding position in design and systems engineering including embedded technologies; · provide access to a world-class infrastructure for the design and manufacture of electronic components and embedded/cyber-physical and smart systems; and · build a dynamic ecosystem involving Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), thereby strengthening existing clusters and nurturing the creation of new clusters in promising new areas. The ECSEL JU should seek to develop close interactions with the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF). Funding: the Union financial contribution to the ECSEL JU shall come from Horizon 2020 and be up to EUR 1 184 874 000 . The ECSEL Participating States shall make a financial contribution to the operational costs of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking that is commensurate with the Union’s financial contribution. The amount shall be at least EUR 1 170 000 000. The Commission may terminate , proportionally reduce or suspend the Union’s financial contribution to the JU or trigger the winding-up procedure if members other than the Union, including their constituent entities and affiliated entities, do not provide contributions. The Regulation contains provisions that aim to ensure the protection of the EU’s financial interests. The discharge for the implementation of the budget of the JU shall be given by the European Parliament, upon recommendation of the Council in accordance with the procedure provided for in the financial rules of the ECSEL JU. Evaluation: by 30 June 2017 the Commission shall carry out, with the assistance of independent experts, an interim evaluation of the JU. It shall send that report to the European Parliament and to the Council by 31 December 2017. The results of the interim evaluation shall be taken into account in the interim evaluation of Horizon 2020. The JU’s mandate will end on 31 December 2024 and the JU will be wound up. ENTRY INTO FORCE: 27.06.2014. docs: title: Regulation 2014/561 url: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/smartapi/cgi/sga_doc?smartapi!celexplus!prod!CELEXnumdoc&lg=EN&numdoc=32014R0561 title: OJ L 169 07.06.2014, p. 0152 url: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=OJ:L:2014:169:TOC
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  • PURPOSE : to strengthen industrial research and innovation across the Union by means of the implementation, by the ECSEL Joint Undertaking, of the Joint Technology Initiative on ‘Electronic Components and Systems for European Leadership.

    NON-LEGISLATIVE ACT: Council Regulation (EU) n° 561/2014 establishing the ECSEL Joint Undertaking.

    CONTENT: the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, Horizon 2020, supports public-private partnerships in research and innovation in order that the Union might tackle certain key challenges.

    This Regulation aims to establish a new Joint Undertaking (JU) for the implementation of the Joint Technology Initiative on ‘Electronic Components and Systems for European Leadership’ for a period up to 31 December 2024. 

    The ECSEL Joint Undertaking replaces the ENIAC and the ARTEMIS Joint Undertakings, established in the specific areas of nanoelectronics and embedded computing systems respectively and set up under the Seventh Framework Programme.

    The ECSEL JU is a body entrusted with the implementation of a public-private partnership. Its seat will be located in Brussels, Belgium.

    In order to take into account the duration of Horizon 2020, calls for proposals under the ECSEL Joint Undertaking must be launched at the latest by 31 December 2020 (in duly justified cases, by 31 December 2021). Calls for proposals will be published on the single portal for participants as well as through other Horizon 2020 electronic means of dissemination managed by the Commission. 

    The rules for participation and dissemination of the Horizon 2020 programme will apply to the JU.

    Objectives of the JU: the ECSEL JU shall aim to:

    ·        contribute to the development of a strong and globally competitive electronics components and systems industry in the Union;

    ·        align strategies with Member States to attract private investment and contribute to the effectiveness of public support by avoiding an unnecessary duplication and fragmentation of efforts and by facilitating the participation of actors involved in research and innovation;

    ·        maintain and grow semiconductor and smart system manufacturing capability in Europe, including leadership in manufacturing equipment and materials processing;

    ·        secure a commanding position in design and systems engineering including embedded technologies;

    ·        provide access to a world-class infrastructure for the design and manufacture of electronic components and embedded/cyber-physical and smart systems; and

    ·        build a dynamic ecosystem involving Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), thereby strengthening existing clusters and nurturing the creation of new clusters in promising new areas.

    The ECSEL JU should seek to develop close interactions with the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF).

    Funding: the Union financial contribution to the ECSEL JU shall come from Horizon 2020 and be up to EUR 1 184 874 000. The ECSEL Participating States shall make a financial contribution to the operational costs of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking that is commensurate with the Union’s financial contribution. The amount shall be at least EUR 1 170 000 000.

    The Commission may terminate, proportionally reduce or suspend the Union’s financial contribution to the JU or trigger the winding-up procedure if members other than the Union, including their constituent entities and affiliated entities, do not provide contributions.

    The Regulation contains provisions that aim to ensure the protection of the EU’s financial interests.

    The discharge for the implementation of the budget of the JU shall be given by the European Parliament, upon recommendation of the Council in accordance with the procedure provided for in the financial rules of the ECSEL JU.

    Evaluation: by 30 June 2017 the Commission shall carry out, with the assistance of independent experts, an interim evaluation of the JU. It shall send that report to the European Parliament and to the Council by 31 December 2017. The results of the interim evaluation shall be taken into account in the interim evaluation of Horizon 2020.

    The JU’s mandate will end on 31 December 2024 and the JU will be wound up.

    ENTRY INTO FORCE: 27.06.2014.

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  • The European Parliament adopted by 631 votes to 42, with 4 abstentions, a legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council regulation on the ECSEL Joint Undertaking.

    Parliament approved the Commission proposal subject to the following amendments:

    Joint Undertaking: to implement the Joint Technology Initiative on ‘Electronic Components and Systems for European Leadership’, the ECSEL Joint Undertaking should be established for a period up to 31 December 2024. In order to take into account the duration of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, calls for proposals under ECSEL Joint Undertaking should be launched at the latest by 31 December 2020. In duly justified cases calls for proposals may be launched until 31 December 2021.

    The ECSEL Joint Undertaking should provide continued support to the nanoelectronics and embedded computing systems research programmes by implementing the remaining actions initiated under the ENIAC and ARTEMIS Joint Undertakings.

    The ECSEL Joint Undertaking should seek to develop close interactions with the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF).

    Financial contributions: the maximum Union contribution, including contributions from member states of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), to the ECSEL Joint Undertaking to cover administrative costs and operational costs should be EUR 1 184 874 000.

    The ECSEL Participating States shall make a financial contribution to the operational costs of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking to commensurate to the contribution of the Union. The amount of at least EUR 1 170 000 000 is envisaged. The private members should make or arrange for their constituent entities and affiliated entities to make contributions to the ECSEL Joint Undertaking of at least EUR 1 657 500 000.

    Openness and transparency: in order to facilitate participation, the calls for proposals launched by the ECSEL Joint Undertaking should also be published on the single portal for participants as well as through other Horizon 2020 electronic means of dissemination managed by the Commission. The ECSEL Joint Undertaking should operate in an open and transparent way providing all relevant information in a timely manner to its appropriate bodies as well as promoting its activities, including information and dissemination activities to the wider public.

    Discharge: in view of the specific nature and the current status of the Joint Undertakings, and in order to ensure continuity with the 7th Framework Programme, the Joint Undertakings should continue to be subject to a separate discharge.

    Simplification: for the purpose of simplification, administrative burdens should be reduced for all parties. Double audits and disproportionate documentation and reporting should be avoided.

    Participation rules: specific criteria regarding the eligibility of individual applicants to receive funding from ECSEL Participating States may be determined by the relevant funding authorities. Such criteria could cover, inter alia, the applicant type, including legal status and purpose, conditions of liability and viability, including financial soundness, and the fulfilment of fiscal and social obligations.

    Evaluation: by 30 June 2017, the Commission should carry out, with the assistance of independent experts, an interim evaluation of Joint Undertaking, and send a report to the European Parliament and to the Council by 31 December 2017. The results of the interim evaluation of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking shall be taken into account in the interim evaluation of Horizon 2020.

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  • The Committee on Industry, Research and Energy adopted, in the framework of a special legislative procedure (Parliament consultation), the report by Paul RÜBIG (EPP, AT) on the proposal for a Council regulation on the ECSEL Joint Undertaking.

    The committee approved the Commission proposal subject to the following amendments:

    Establishment of a Joint Undertaking: for the implementation of the Joint Technology Initiative on ECSEL, a Joint undertaking, ECSEL, (Electronic Components and Systems for European Leadership), should be established for a period from 1 January 2014 until 31 December 2024. In order to take account of the duration of Horizon 2020, all calls for proposals should be launched by 31 December 2020.

    Objectives: the Joint Undertaking should: (i) ensure the availability of electronic components and systems for key markets and for addressing societal challenges by bridging the gap between research and industrial and commercial exploitation; (ii) apply a simplified operating model and simplification measures; (iii) promote the involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

    Scope of work: Members introduced a new article which aims to clarify the scope of activities of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking, in particular with respect to the relevant Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) covered by its research programme. The rules of participation also call for a greater consideration of the TRL-concept to stipulate funding levels, which is taken up in this article with a view to the funding rates used in indirect actions.

    Union’s financial contribution: the maximum Union contribution, including contributions from member states of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), to the ECSEL Joint Undertaking to cover administrative costs and operational costs should be EUR 1 154 492 250 (compared to EUR 1 215 255 000 as proposed by the Commission).

    The Union's financial contribution should be conditional upon proof by the ECSEL Joint Undertaking that its multiannual work plan and the actions which it funds correspond to the research priorities laid down in the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme.

    Staff: in exceptional circumstances, the Governing Board could, by motivated decision, decide to temporarily suspend the delegation of the appointing authority powers to the Executive Director. In this case, the Governing Board should inform in writing the Commission and the European Parliament on such decisions of suspension within 5 working days, provide detailed reasons and specify the implementing rules of new or temporary provisions with regard to the management of the Joint Undertaking. The ECSEL Joint Undertaking should take appropriate administrative measures, inter alia, through training and prevention strategies, to avoid conflicts of interest.

    Evaluation: by 30 June 2017, the Commission should organise an independent interim evaluation of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking. The results of the independent interim evaluation of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking shall be taken into account in the interim evaluation of Horizon 2020. In order to respond to unforeseen situations or to new developments and needs the Commission may, following the interim evaluation of Horizon 2020, within the annual budgetary procedure, review the budget of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking.

    The evaluation should pay specific attention to the impact on the accessibility of entities from Union Member States which are not members of the ESCEL Joint Undertaking to funding under the ECSEL Joint Undertaking.

    Discharge: Members proposed that the discharge for the implementation of the budget of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking should be given by the European Parliament, upon recommendation of the Council.

    Audits: the European Court of Auditors should regularly carry out audits not only of compliance but also of the performance of the Joint Undertaking's activities and partners on the basis of documents or on-the-spot checks.

    Anti-fraud measures: the amended text provides that the staff of the Joint Undertaking, the Executive Director and the members of the Governing Board should, without delay and without any question of their responsibility being called into question as a result, notify OLAF of any frauds which have come to their attention in the fulfilment of their duties or remit.

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PURPOSE: the establishment of the Electronic Components and Systems for European Leadership (ECSEL) Joint Undertaking (JU).

PROPOSED ACT: Council Regulation.

ROLE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT: the Council adopts the act after consulting the European Parliament but without being obliged to follow its opinion.

BACKGROUND: in order to better align EU support for research and innovation with industrial goals and attract higher industrial investments in Europe, Horizon 2020 provides for the setting-up of public-private partnerships in key areas where research and innovation could contribute to Europe’s wider competitiveness goals and help tackle societal challenges. Micro- and nanoelectronics, and smart embedded components and systems are priority fields identified within the ICT theme in Horizon 2020.

Europe is facing two main challenges in electronic components and systems, a sector that represents more than EUR 1 000 billion in turnover worldwide. One is to be in control of the key elements of the value chain, (i.e. design, manufacturing and integration in final products), that are essential to ensure the sustainability of value creation from electronics in Europe including the competitiveness of many other European industrial sectors (automotive, energy, health, web industry, etc.). The other is to bridge important gaps in the innovation chains in order to better transform research excellence into commercial successes. At the same time, Europe must cope with fierce global competition, declining market shares of its industry, high costs of research and innovation and fast-paced technological development.

The ECSEL JU replaces the previous ENIAC and ARTEMIS JUs launched under the Seventh Framework Programme (2007-2013) which respectively aimed at creating a Europe-wide research and development programme in the fields of nanoelectronics and embedded systems with an incentive for industry, Member States and the European Union to align strategies and increase investments.

The JUs demonstrated that they can successfully play the role of catalyst for ambitious projects increasing the engagement of the private sector champions in a framework in which national and European public authorities can support topics of high strategic value. In the period 2008-2012, a total research, development and innovation investment of EUR 2.8 billion was realised by some 2 000 participants of which over 500 are SMEs.

IMPACT ASSESSMENT: the proposal is accompanied by a summary of the impact assessment.

LEGAL BASIS: Articles 187 and 188 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU).

CONTENT: the new proposal for a public-private partnership (PPP) concerns a Joint Undertaking (JU) in the field of electronic components and systems. The ECSEL (Electronic Components and Systems for European Leadership) JU replaces the previous ENIAC and ARTEMIS JUs respectively in the fields of nanoelectronics and embedded computing systems launched under the Seventh Framework Programme.

The proposal lays down the objectives, the legal status, the operating rules and the statutes for the period 2014-2024 (and financial programming up to 2020). The JU’s headquarters would be in Brussels (Belgium).

The main specific objectives of this new JU include the following:

  • to contribute to the development of a strong and globally competitive electronics components and systems industry in the Union;
  • to align strategies with Member States to attract private investment and contribute to sound public finances by avoiding unnecessary duplication and fragmentation of efforts;
  • to maintain and grow semiconductor and smart system manufacturing capability in Europe;
  • to secure a commanding position in design and systems engineering including embedded technologies;
  • to provide access for all stakeholders to a world-class infrastructure for the design and manufacture of electronic components and embedded and smart systems;
  • to build a dynamic ecosystem involving innovative small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), strengthening existing clusters and nurturing the creation of new clusters in promising new areas.

BUDGETARY IMPLICATION: the indicative EU contribution is of EUR 1 215 255 000 at current prices (EFTA included) over the total lifetime of the ECSEL JU (until 2024). This allocation would have to be committed before 21 December 2020, when the Horizon 2020 comes to an end and paid by 31 December 2024.

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  • PURPOSE: the establishment of the Electronic Components and Systems for European Leadership (ECSEL) Joint Undertaking (JU).

    PROPOSED ACT: Council Regulation.

    ROLE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT: the Council adopts the act after consulting the European Parliament but without being obliged to follow its opinion.

    BACKGROUND: in order to better align EU support for research and innovation with industrial goals and attract higher industrial investments in Europe, Horizon 2020 provides for the setting-up of public-private partnerships in key areas where research and innovation could contribute to Europe’s wider competitiveness goals and help tackle societal challenges. Micro- and nanoelectronics, and smart embedded components and systems are priority fields identified within the ICT theme in Horizon 2020.

    Europe is facing two main challenges in electronic components and systems, a sector that represents more than EUR 1 000 billion in turnover worldwide. One is to be in control of the key elements of the value chain, (i.e. design, manufacturing and integration in final products), that are essential to ensure the sustainability of value creation from electronics in Europe including the competitiveness of many other European industrial sectors (automotive, energy, health, web industry, etc.). The other is to bridge important gaps in the innovation chains in order to better transform research excellence into commercial successes. At the same time, Europe must cope with fierce global competition, declining market shares of its industry, high costs of research and innovation and fast-paced technological development.

    The ECSEL JU replaces the previous ENIAC and ARTEMIS JUs launched under the Seventh Framework Programme (2007-2013) which respectively aimed at creating a Europe-wide research and development programme in the fields of nanoelectronics and embedded systems with an incentive for industry, Member States and the European Union to align strategies and increase investments.

    The JUs demonstrated that they can successfully play the role of catalyst for ambitious projects increasing the engagement of the private sector champions in a framework in which national and European public authorities can support topics of high strategic value. In the period 2008-2012, a total research, development and innovation investment of EUR 2.8 billion was realised by some 2 000 participants of which over 500 are SMEs.

    IMPACT ASSESSMENT: the proposal is accompanied by a summary of the impact assessment.

    LEGAL BASIS: Articles 187 and 188 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU).

    CONTENT: the new proposal for a public-private partnership (PPP) concerns a Joint Undertaking (JU) in the field of electronic components and systems. The ECSEL (Electronic Components and Systems for European Leadership) JU replaces the previous ENIAC and ARTEMIS JUs respectively in the fields of nanoelectronics and embedded computing systems launched under the Seventh Framework Programme.

    The proposal lays down the objectives, the legal status, the operating rules and the statutes for the period 2014-2024 (and financial programming up to 2020). The JU’s headquarters would be in Brussels (Belgium).

    The main specific objectives of this new JU include the following:

    • to contribute to the development of a strong and globally competitive electronics components and systems industry in the Union;
    • to align strategies with Member States to attract private investment and contribute to sound public finances by avoiding unnecessary duplication and fragmentation of efforts;
    • to maintain and grow semiconductor and smart system manufacturing capability in Europe;
    • to secure a commanding position in design and systems engineering including embedded technologies;
    • to provide access for all stakeholders to a world-class infrastructure for the design and manufacture of electronic components and embedded and smart systems;
    • to build a dynamic ecosystem involving innovative small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), strengthening existing clusters and nurturing the creation of new clusters in promising new areas.

    BUDGETARY IMPLICATION: the indicative EU contribution is of EUR 1 215 255 000 at current prices (EFTA included) over the total lifetime of the ECSEL JU (until 2024). This allocation would have to be committed before 21 December 2020, when the Horizon 2020 comes to an end and paid by 31 December 2024.

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  • body: EP responsible: False committee_full: Budgetary Control committee: CONT
  • body: EP responsible: True committee_full: Industry, Research and Energy committee: ITRE
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