EP Briefing 2002-06-10: Structuring the European Research Area (a number of amendments - consultation)

Strasbourg, 05 June 2002

Mysirni ZORBA (PES, GR) will be presenting a draft motion for a resolution on structuring the European Research Area.

The reporter proposes a number of amendments that would help to achieve the overall aim to make a tangible improvement in innovation performance.

Inter- and multidisciplinarity should be explicitly promoted.

Measures will be taken towards creating a European Higher Education Area.

The programme should help to develop a positive attitude towards research and innovation among professional groups such as teachers and journalists.

EU funding for military research should be excluded.

Myrsini ZORBA (PES, GR)
Report on the amended proposal for a Council decision on adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: "structuring the European Research Area" (2002-2006)
(COM(2002) 43 - C5-0213/2002 - 2001/0123(CNS))
Doc.: A5-0206/2002 [may not be available yet]

Procedure: Consultation procedure
Debate: 11.06.200

European Parliament Briefing 2002-06-10

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