EU-Japan Agreement on participation of Japan in Union programmes
Agreement between the European Union, of the one part, and Japan, of the other part, on the participation of Japan in Union programmes
- Stage
- Commission proposal, reached 20 Mar 2026
- Procedure
- Non-legislative enactment
- Lead DG
- DG RTD
- Commissioner
- Ekaterina Zaharieva
- Last activity
- 7 Jul 2026
Where it stands
Latest: Discussions within the Council or its preparatory bodies, 7 Jul 2026.
- 20 Mar 2026
- Adoption by Commission
- 16 Jun 2026
- Discussions within the Council or its preparatory bodies
- 1 Jul 2026
- Discussions within the Council or its preparatory bodies
- 7 Jul 2026
- Discussions within the Council or its preparatory bodies
Documents
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- Proposal · COM(2026)0133Commission
- Proposal · COM(2026)0134Commission
Summary
GeneratedThe Commission proposes concluding an agreement allowing Japan to participate in designated EU programmes, including Horizon Europe and Erasmus+, mirroring association arrangements with other third countries. It affects EU program managers and Japanese entities seeking access to EU funding. Currently at the Commission proposal stage, pending adoption and transmission to the Council for approval.
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