Political Declaration setting out the framework for the future relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom

 
 
10.
 
In this context, the Parties should also make arrangements for appropriate cooperation 
between regulators.
 
II. A
REAS OF SHARED INTEREST 
 
A. Participation in Union programmes
11.
 
Noting the intended breadth and depth of the future relationship and the close bond between 
their citizens, the Parties will establish general principles, terms and conditions for the 
United Kingdom's participation in Union programmes, subject to the conditions set out in 
the corresponding Union instruments, in areas such as science and innovation, youth, culture 

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and education, overseas development and external action, defence capabilities, civil 
protection and space. These should include a fair and appropriate financial contribution, 
provisions allowing for sound financial management by both Parties, fair treatment of 
participants, and management and consultation appropriate to the nature of the cooperation 
between the Parties.
 
 
12.
 
The Parties will also explore the participation of the United Kingdom to the European 
Research Infrastructure Consortiums (ERICs), subject to the conditions of the Union legal 
instruments and individual ERIC statutes, and taking into account the level of participation 
of the United Kingdom in Union programmes on science and innovation.
 
 
13.
 
The Parties recall their shared commitment to delivering a future PEACE PLUS programme 
to sustain work on reconciliation and a shared future in Northern Ireland, maintaining the 
current funding proportions for the future programme.
 
B. Dialogues