ementary programmes may be decided on involving the
participation of certain Member States only, which shall finance them
subject to possible Community participation.
The Council shall adopt the rules applicable to supplementary
programmes, particularly as regards the dissemination of knowledge
and access by other Member States.
ARTICLE 130l
In implementing the multiannual framework programme the Community
may make provision, in agreement with the Member States concerned,
for participation in research and development programmes undertaken
by several Member States, including participation in the structures
created for the execution of those programmes.
ARTICLE 130m
In implementing the multiannual framework programme the Community
may make provision for co-operation in Community research,
technological development and demonstration with third countries or
international organizations.
The detailed arrangements for such co-operation may be the subject of
agreements between the Community and the third parties concerned,
which shall be negotiated and concluded in accordance with Article
228.
ARTICLE 130n
The Community may set up joint undertakings or any other structure
necessary for the efficient execution of Community research,
technological development and demonstration programmes.
ARTICLE 130o
The Council, acting unanimously on a proposal from the Commission
and after consulting the European Parliament and the Economic and
Social Committee, shall adopt the provisions referred to in Article
130n.
The Council, acting in accordance with the procedure referred to in
Article 189c and after consulting the Economic and Social Committee,
shall adopt the provisions referred to in Articles 130j to l. Adoption of
the supplementary programmes shall require the agreement of the
Member States concerned.
ARTICLE 130p
At the beginning of each year the Commission shall send a report to
the European Parliament and the Council. The report shall include
information on research and technological development activities and
the dissemination of results during the previous year, and the work
programme for the current year.
TITLE XVI
Environment
ARTICLE 130r
1. Community policy on the environment shall contribute to pursuit of
the following objectives:
- preserving, protecting and improving the quality of the environment;
- protecting human health;
- prudent and rational utilization of natural resources;
- promoting measures at intern