Article 30 Cooperation with third countries and international organisations

In so far as is necessary in order to achieve the objectives set out in this Regulation, and without prejudice to the respective competences of the Member States and of the Union institutions, Eurofound may cooperate with the competent authorities of third countries and with international organisations.

To that end, Eurofound may, subject to the authorisation of the Management Board and after the approval of the Commission, establish working arrangements with the competent authorities of third countries and with international organisations. Those arrangements shall not create legal obligations incumbent on the Union or the Member States.

Eurofound shall be open to the participation of third countries that have entered into agreements with the Union to that effect.

Under the relevant provisions of the agreements referred to in the first subparagraph, arrangements shall be developed specifying, in particular, the nature, extent and manner in which the third countries concerned are to participate in the work of Eurofound, including provisions relating to participation in the initiatives carried out by Eurofound, financial contributions and staff. As regards staff matters, those arrangements shall, in any event, comply with the Staff Regulations.

The Management Board shall adopt a strategy for relations with third countries and international organisations concerning matters for which Eurofound is competent.