The European Parliament adopted by 519 votes to 5, with 74 abstentions, a legislative resolution on the draft Council decision concerning the renewal of the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and the Federative Republic of Brazil.
Parliament gave its consent to the renewal of the agreement.
Brazil is a key player in any future global climate change and sustainability scenario, the country is a valuable partner in biodiversity research and in any ecosystems-based approach to addressing environmental challenges. It is in the EU’s interest to renew the agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and Brazil for a new period of five years.
This agreement should allow both Parties to enhance the cooperation and develop a more strategic partnership by increasing the scale and scope of existing cooperation, by addressing commonly key societal challenges and by promoting reciprocal access to programmes and funding. It will also allow to increase regional cooperation where appropriate.