The policy framework for international cooperation in research and innovation

On 14 September 2012, the Commission adopted a Communication entitled 'Enhancing and focusing EU international cooperation in research and innovation: a strategic approach' (COM(2012) 497). The Communication sets out a new strategy for international cooperation in research and innovation, in particular with a view to implementing Horizon 2020. The Communication is accompanied by a Staff Working Document providing further background information and analysis.

Communication

BG  , CS  , DA  , DE  , EL  , EN  , ES  , FR  , IT  , LT  , LV  , MT  , NL  , PL  , RO  , SK  , SL  , SV 

Questions and answers

• What are the core principles of the new strategy?
• Why a new strategy?
• How will priority areas and partners be selected for targeted activities?
• What instruments will be used to implement the strategy?
• What will change for the growth economies?
• What are the next steps?

Supporting materials

• Press release and memo
• Factsheets on countries participating most in FP7
  Brazil  , Canada  , China  , India  , Russia  , South Africa  , Ukraine  , USA 
• Postcard
• On the 16th of January 2013, the EESC Plenary adopted the opinion  on International cooperation in research and innovation (rapporteur Mr WOLF, DE - III) by 133 votes in favour, 1 against and 2 abstentions.