Est. 1min 23-01-2002 (updated: 05-11-2012 ) Euractiv is part of the Trust Project >>> Languages: Français | DeutschPrint Email Facebook X LinkedIn WhatsApp Telegram Since Spain considers research to be an engine for economic growth and social cohesion, it wishes to mainly focus on the 6th Research Framework Programme and the European Research Area during its EU Presidency. Read more with Euractiv MEPs call for greener product policyThe European Parliament adopted its opinion on the Green Paper on an integrated product policy on 17 January 2002. It demanded a broader and more elaborated policy. Subscribe now to our newsletter EU Elections Decoded Email Address * Politics Newsletters BackgroundThe Spanish EU Presidency has identified the following priorities, with the aim of further developing the Lisbon aims, and in line with the previous Presidencies: Adopting the 6th Framework Programme for Research, Technological Development and Demonstration Activities Boosting the European Research and Innovation Area to achieve a knowledge-based society Developing the international dimension of the European Research and Innovation Area R&D as the engine of sustainable and competitive growth
