In support of the EU enlargement and integration, the JRC promotes the integration of organisations and experts from the two new Member States Bulgaria and Romania as well as candidate countries, potential candidate countries and non EU countries associated to FP7 within its research and technical activities. To some extent, partner countries under the European Neighbourhood Policy can participate as well.
The JRC Enlargement and Integration Action is promoting training, mobility and joint projects addressing specific needs of these countries and regions. Focus is on complex scientific and technical (S&T) issues underpinning EU legislation in areas such as sustainable energy, biotechnology, nuclear safety and security, food safety and quality, environment.