Agreement Between the European Union and New Zealand on the participation of New Zealand in Union programmes, and the Protocol on the association of New Zealand to Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021-2027)

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Treaty Type:

Bilateral/Plurilateral

Common Name:

Horizons Treaty

Responsible Department:

Foreign Affairs and Trade

Administering Department:

Business Innovation and Employment

Treaty Summary:

The Agreement Between the European Union and New Zealand on the participation of New Zealand in Union programmes, and the Protocol on the association of New Zealand to Horizon Europe (2021-2027) constitute a treaty for New Zealand to associate to Pillar Two of Horizon Europe (the Treaty).

 

This treaty wishes to establish a lasting framework for cooperation between the Parties with clear conditions for the participation of New Zealand in Union programmes and activities as well as a mechanism facilitating the establishment of such participation in individual Union programmes or activities.

NZ Adherence Status:

In Progress

Negotiation Status:

The treaty has been signed and is currently awaiting entry into force. 

Organisation:

Is Signed By NZ:

Yes

Signature Date:

09/07/2023

Ratified or Signed:

No

Requires Ratification:

Yes

NZ Territorial Applications:

None

Information about required Legislation:

Impacts on Maori:

Consultation with selected Maori researchers demonstrated support for association.

Impacts on Stakeholders:

x

Link To Legislation:

Contact Information:

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