Establishment of a Joint Undertaking
Article 1
1. A European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy (Fusion for Energy) (the Joint Undertaking) is hereby established for a period of 35 years starting on 19 April 2007. 2. The tasks of the Joint Undertaking shall be as follows: (a) to provide the contribution of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) to the ITER International Fusion Energy Organisation; (b) to provide the contribution of Euratom to Broader Approach Activities with Japan for the rapid realisation of fusion energy; (c) to prepare and coordinate a programme of activities in preparation for the construction of a demonstration fusion reactor and related facilities including the International Fusion Materials Irradiation Facility (IFMIF). 3. The Joint Undertaking shall have its seat in Barcelona in Spain. 4. The Joint Undertaking shall be considered as an international body within the meaning of Article 151(1)(b) of Council Directive 2006/112/EC, and as an international organisation within the meaning of the second indent of Article 23(1) of Directive 92/12/EEC, of Article 22 point (c) of Directive 2004/17/EC and of Article 15 point (c) of Directive 2004/18/EC.