The Committee on Industry, Research and Energy adopted the report by Christian EHLER (EPP, DE) on the draft Council decision on the renewal of the Agreement on cooperation in science and technology between the European Community and the Government of the Russian Federation.
The committee recommended that the European Parliament give its consent to the renewal of the Agreement.
As a reminder, the current Agreement expired on 20 February 2019. The renewed Agreement seeks to continue to facilitate cooperation with the Russian Federation in common science and technology priority areas leading to benefits for both Parties.