News archive - Analysis of Public Consultation: Green Paper on a Common Strategic Framework for future EU Research and Innovation Funding
On June 10, 2011 the outcome of the consultation on future EU research and innovation funding was discussed at a major conference in Brussels.The consultation was based on a European Commission Green Paper, published on February 9, 2011, with a deadline for contributions of May 20, 2011. The Green Paper proposed major changes to EU research and innovation funding to make participation easier, increase scientific and economic impact and provide better value for money. The changes, to be introduced in the next EU budget after 2013, will cover the current Framework Programme for research, the Competitiveness and Innovation Programme, and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology.
A summary analysis of the consultation, based on written responses and around 1300 online questionnaires that were submitted by interested individuals, companies, research institutes and citizens is available below.
Further outcomes of the consultations as described below are available here.
- The written responses provided by over 750 associations, large organisations and others that provide in-depth views which are published on this website, organised by country.
- An interactive blog, where various questions and topics from the Green Paper were posted for open comment, debate and ideas.
- Links to events, in particular the major event on 10 June to bring together and discuss the main outcomes
The outcomes are being used to design the proposals, to be presented by the Commission by the end of 2011, for a legislative decision of the Council and Parliament on the Common Strategic Framework.
- European Union (EU 27)
- Western Balkans
Entry created by Ines Marinkovic on June 27, 2011
Modified on June 27, 2011