The EOILÉ consortium is firmly committed to full compliance with European Union regulations, international law, and the ethical principles that guide responsible research and innovation. All activities carried out within this project are conducted with complete transparency, rigor, and respect for the applicable legal obligations, in line with the ethics and security requirements established under the Horizon Europe programme, as well as compliance with broader regulatory frameworks of the European Union and the relevant international conventions that govern responsible research and global compliance.
To uphold this commitment, the EOILÉ consortium has implemented an internal system of continuous monitoring to ensure that no product, technology, knowledge, or project outcome is developed, transferred, or used in contexts that may violate international norms, EU restrictive measures, or international humanitarian law. This includes adherence to the Geneva Conventions, customary international humanitarian law, and the EU’s foreign policy positions. The monitoring framework incorporates enhanced due diligence procedures, risk‑mitigation mechanisms, and continuous verification of end use and end users, as required by Horizon Europe’s ethics framework and the obligations defined in the Grant Agreement.
Given this context, the EOILÉ consortium includes entities from several countries, including one partner based in Israel. The inclusion of an Israeli partner requires acknowledging that this organisation operates within a context marked by an ongoing conflict, which makes the collaboration particularly sensitive and deserving of careful ethical consideration. This context cannot and should not be overlooked. For this reason, the EOILÉ consortium applies reinforced monitoring measures to ensure that all interactions and contributions remain fully aligned with EU rules, international law, and Horizon Europe’s principles on dual‑use prevention, misuse avoidance, and responsible research. The consortium also follows a conflict‑sensitive approach, ensuring that project activities do not inadvertently contribute to tensions or harm. In this regard, and in accordance with EU law and the EU’s long‑standing position on occupied territories, the EOILÉ consortium ensures that no project activities, outputs, or resources are produced, implemented, or used in territories considered occupied under international law.
The EOILÉ consortium believes that transparency is essential for maintaining public and institutional trust. Therefore, the consortium will communicate clearly and responsibly about the monitoring and compliance processes that ensure the project is carried out according to the highest ethical and legal standards, including the principles of Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI), such as accountability, anticipation, and integrity.