CORDIS focus 103. 9 FEBRUARY 1998

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ISSN 1022-6559 9 February 1998 The fontents of this bulletin are based on HTD-News, updated every day, and other CORDIS databases. UK PRESIDENCY TARGETS AGREEMENT ON FIFTH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME Just a week before the EU's Research Ministers meet for crucial discussions on the Fifth RTD Framework Programme, the President-in-Office of the Research Council, John Battle, UK Minister for Science, Energy and Industry, addressed the European Parliaments Committee on Research, Technological Development and Energy. The Research Council to be held on 12 February was clearly uppermost in the minds of both Mr. Battle and MEPs as he presented the UK Presidency's priorities to the Committee, on 3 February in Brussels. In a well-received address, Minister Battle emphasized "the broad measure of agreement between the Council, Commission and Parliament on an overall strategy for a new Framework Programme". Both Council and Parliament, he said, have confirmed the overall direction of the Programme's scientific and technological content, as well as accepting the need for greater concentration and focus. Furthermore, both have welcomed the targeting on specific and identifiable needs brought out in the Commission's proposals for Key actions. However, he acknowledged that many differ­ences remain between the three institutions, some of them substantial. Mr.

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