30.12.2002 Official Journal of the European Communities L 355/35 COUNCIL REGULATION No 2322/2002 (EURATOM) of 5 November 2002 concerning the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in the implementation of the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2002 to 2006) THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 7 thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1), Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (3), Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (%), Whereas: (1)  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 to 2006) (the ‘sixth framework programme’), was adopted by Council Decision 2002/668/Euratom (%). The rules for financial participation by the Community need to be supplemented by other provisions to be laid down in accordance with Article 7 of the Treaty. (2)  Those provisions should fit into a coherent and trans- parent framework which takes full account of the objectives and characteristics of the instruments defined in Annex III to the specific programme (Euratom) for research and training on nuclear energy, adopted by Council Decision 2002/837/[Euratom (°), in order to guarantee the most efficient implementation possible. (3)  The rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities should take account of the nature of the research (including demonstration) and training activities in the field of nuclear energy. They may, moreover, vary, depending on whether the participant is based in a Member State, in an associated State, whether a candidate country or not, or in a third country, and on its legal structure, namely whether it is a national organisation, an international organisation, of European interest or not, or an association formed by participants. () O] C 103 E, 30.4.2002, p. 331. (3) Opinion delivered on 3 July 2002 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (}) Opinion delivered on 17 July 2002 (not yet published in the Official Journal). () O] L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 34. () O] L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 74. 4  In conformity with the sixth framework programme, the participation of legal entities from third countries should be envisaged in line with the objectives of international cooperation, particularly as enshrined in Article 101 of the Treaty. (5)  International organisations which are dedicated to developing cooperation in the field of research in Europe and which are largely made up of Member States or associated States contribute to the creation of the European Research Area. They should therefore be encouraged to participate in the sixth framework programme. (6)  Activities under the sixth framework programme should be conducted in compliance with ethical principles, including those reflected in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, and should strive to improve information for and dialogue with society as well as to increase the role of women in research. (7)  The Joint Research Centre takes part in indirect research and technological development actions on the same basis as legal entities established in a Member State. (8)  Activities under the sixth framework programme should comply with the financial interests of the Community and should safeguard those interests. The Commission's responsibility for the implementation of the framework programme and its specific programmes also includes the financial aspects arising from them, HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS Article 1 Subject This Regulation establishes rules for the participation of enter- prises, research centres and universities in research carried out under the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for research and training activities, also contributing to the creation of the European Research Area (2002 to 2006) (hereinafter referred to as the ‘sixth framework programme).