EU's next framework programme - Danish position paper

EU's current framework programme for research and innovation is to be renewed in 2014.

For Denmark it is vital that the coming framework programme is rethought and planned in accordance with a growth-oriented agenda. The new framework programme should ensure a stronger link between research and innovation, with growth as the ultimate objective. A prerequisite for dynamic cooperation between research institutions and businesses is getting businesses involved in defining the research projects from the beginning in partnerships. Thus, increased business participation is key. Furthermore, Denmark's opinion is for Europe to invest more in excellent research that leads to pioneering results through a stronger ERC and to simplify the framework programme substantially. Moreover, focus on grand societal challenges, research infrastructure, international cooperation and mobility must increase.

 The Danish position paper contains specific recommendations, which we believe will improve the framework programme.

• Read the Danish position paper here (In Danish only)