L 294/86 Official Journal of the European Communities 29.10.2002 COUNCIL DECISION of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research and training to be carried out by the Joint Research Centre by means of direct actions for the European Atomic Energy Community (2002-2006) (2002/838/Euratom) THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular the first paragraph of Article 7 thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (%), Having regard to the Opinion of the European Parliament (2), Having regard to the Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3), Whereas: 1 By Decision No 2002/668 [Euratom, the Council adopt- ed the Sixth Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities also contributing to the creation of the European Research Area (2002-2006) (4) (hereinafter referred to as ‘the framework programme)) to be implemented by means of research and training programme(s) drawn up in accordance with Article 7 of the Treaty, which define the detailed rules for their implementation, fix their duration and provide for the means deemed necessary. The rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities and for the dissemination of research results, for the framework programme, should apply to this programme. In implementing this programme, emphasis should be given to promoting the mobility and training of researchers, and innovation, in the Community. For the purpose of implementing the framework pro- gramme, it may be appropriate to engage in international cooperation activities, in particular on the basis of Chapter 10 of the Treaty, with third countries and international organisations. In this connection, the Joint Research Centre (JRC) will seek to represent all interests of the Community and its Member States and make the best possible use of the networks it operates. () OJC181E, 30.7.2002, p. 132. (3 Opinion delivered on 13 June 2002 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (}) 0] C221,17.9.2002, p. 97. (4 OJL 232,29.8.2002, p. 34. ®) In implementing this programme, special attention should be paid to the candidate countries. The JRC will undertake appropriate training activities in nuclear safety and safeguards, including measures to control the illicit trafticking of nuclear materials. The JRC takes part in European networks on nuclear reactor safety which aim at improving the various safety practices and approaches and will thus contribute to a similar process in candidate countries. Research activities carried out within this programme should respect fundamental ethical principles, including those reflected in Article 6 of the Treaty on the European Union and in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, as well as the need to take into account public acceptability of these activities. Following the Commission Communication ‘Women and Science’ and the Resolutions of the Council of 20 May 1999 () and 26 June 2001 (% and the Resolution of the European Parliament of 3 February 2000 (7) on this theme, an Action Plan is being implemented in order to boost and increase the place and role of women in science and research in Europe, which should ensure the respect of equality of opportunity, irrespective of gender. This programme should be implemented in a flexible, efficient and transparent manner, taking account of relevant needs of the JRC’s users and Community policies, as well as respecting the objective of protecting the Community’s financial interests. The research activi- ties carried out under it should be adapted where appropriate to these needs and to scientific and techno- logical developments. () 0] €201, 16.7.1999, p. 1. (®) OJ C 199, 14.7.2001, p. 1. () OJ C 309, 27.10.2000, p. 57.