If the delay in payment of the contribution seriously compromises the implementation and management of the program, Israel`s participation in the programme for the year in question is suspended by the Commission after the payment has not been made 20 working days following an official letter of formal formal notice to Israel, without prejudice to the Union`s obligations arising from contracts and/or contracts already concluded in connection with the implementation of certain indirect actions. The implementation of European research policies and the implementation of European research programmes is a commitment under the Treaty of Amsterdam, which contains a chapter on research and technological development. The programmes are defined by Commission officials, supported by various advisory groups and official lobby groups. Like what. B the European Commission has been advised on the implementation of the thematic priority of information and communication technologies, and the Information Society Technology Advisory Group (ISTAG) has been established. [1] 4. One of the Union`s official languages, in this case English, is used for application, grant and reporting procedures, as well as other legal and administrative aspects of the programme. The program consists of three main areas of research called „pillars”: the first pillar, „Excellent Science,” focuses on basic research. It has a budget of 24 billion euros. The second pillar is „industrial leadership,” with a budget of 14 billion euros. Managed by DG Enterprises, it is based on the strategies of the Europe 2020 strategy and the Innovation Union. The third pillar funds possible solutions to social and economic problems, „society challenges” (SC).
The agreement is also historic because it is far removed from Europe`s needs: in the face of an unprecedented pandemic that is putting the resilience of the world in difficulty, it does not recognise and offer an adequate investment in the best and only outcome to the current – and future – crisis: research and innovation. The Protocol (1) to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement (2) between the European Communities and their Member States, part of one and the State of Israel, on the other hand, of a framework agreement between the European Community and the State of Israel on the general principles of the State of Israel`s participation in Community programmes, the so-called `protocol` establishes the general principles of Israel`s participation in the Union`s programmes, so that the Commission and the relevant authorities of Israel can set the specific conditions, including financial contributions, for its participation in each programme.