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Requirements relating to infrastructure The research infrastructure to be established by an ERIC shall meet the following requirements:

(a) it is necessary for the carrying-out of European research programmes and projects, including for the efficient execution of Community research, technological development and demonstration programmes;

(b) it represents an added value in the strengthening and structuring of the European Research Area (ERA) and a significant improvement in the relevant scientific and technological fields at international level;

(c) effective access, in accordance with the rules established in its Statutes, is granted to the European research community, composed of researchers from Member States and from associated countries;

(d) it contributes to the mobility of knowledge and/or researchers within the ERA and increases the use of intellectual potential throughout Europe; and (e) it contributes to the dissemination and optimisation of the results of activities in Community research, technological development and demonstration.