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Theme of the day of 30 November 2006



7th Framework Research Programme


Press Conference on the 7th Research Framework Programme Jerzy Buzek MEP (EPP-ED, Poland), rapporteur
Τhe overwhelming majority of MEPs adopted on 30 November the report drafted by Jerzy Buzek MEP (EPP-ED, PL) on the 7th Framework Research Programme 2007 - 2013 with an overall budget of €54 582 million at current prices. The EPP-ED Group played a crucial role in negotiations with the Commission and the Council, obtaining several key amendments to the Commission's text. Most of the new additions to the Common Position are EPP-ED proposals supported by all political groups.

"The 7FP constitutes a strong signal that promoting research and innovation has finally become a top priority for the EU", said Mr Buzek. "We've made a clear choice, Europe wants to bet on R&D. Even though the budget could have been bigger, the increase in research financing is still the highest among all the EU programmes. It seems that something has changed for the better in relation to delivering Lisbon objectives".

The 7th Framework Programme for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) proposes some important initiatives to set Europe on its path towards a competitive knowledge-based economy. It is built on four pillars: cooperation, ideas, people and capacities.

The EPP-ED Group succeeded in including several vital issues for European research in the programme. In relation to the European Research Council - which will support "investigator-driven", cutting edge research - conditions include a mid-term review and co-decision procedure for the definitive structure as well as a 5% ceiling on administrative expenditure. Clear and transparent selection criteria for Scientific Council members were also obtained. On the theme of Cooperation, the EPP-ED group stressed the importance of issues such as energy and health - with particular attention to paediatric research, as well as cultural heritage. SMEs were considered by the EPP-ED Group to have special priority and were approached horizontally in all parts of the programme.


Press releases:
   30/11/2006 €54 billion for R & D: 7th Framework Research Programme adopted. Jerzy Buzek MEP en
   30/11/2006 7th Framework Research Programme - EPP-ED Group the most active player in the field. Ján Hudacký MEP sk
   30/11/2006 Implementation of the 7th Framework Program, Duarte Freitas MEP pt
   30/11/2006 Recherche: pour une reconnaissance européenne de la profession de "chercheur". Françoise Grossetête, MdPE fr
   16/06/2006 Recherche et Développement: le Parlement européen veut tripler le budget. Dominique Vlasto, MdPE fr
   15/06/2006 €50bn Research Programme adopted by Parliament. Jerzy Buzek MEP en
   13/06/2006 Research & Development: "We must overcome the European paradox good research-poor dissemination of results". Jerzy Buzek MEP en
   2/06/2006 EPP-ED Workshop on the Rules of participation on the Implementation of the 7th framework programme (2007-2013) en


Background information on the 7th Framework Research Programme *.pdfen
European Parliament background document and legislative dossier on the 7th Framework Programme
Link to Photos of Jerzy Buzek MEP
Speech by Jerzy Buzek MEP on the 7th Framework Programme, 13 June 2006
EPP-ED Workshop on Rules on participation for Implementation of the 7th framework programme (2007-2013)
(6 June 2006, Brussels)


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