ERA - ERA milestones
The most important milestones since the adoption of the ERA communication in January 2000 are listed below. These major developments will be regularly updated and are presented here:
December 2009
- Needed: A new approach for research and innovation in Europe - A joint statement of 5 expert groups on research, development & innovation policy (PDF)
October 2009
- ERA indicators and monitoring - Expert Group Report (PDF)
- A Knowledge-intensive future for Europe - Expert Group Report (PDF)
- The role of community research in the knowledge-based economy - Expert Group Report (PDF)
- Preparing Europe for a New Renaissance - A Strategic View of the European Research Area - First Report of the European Research Area Board – 2009 (PDF)
September 2009
July 2009
- The Lund Declaration - Europe must focus on the grand challenges of our time (PDF)
- CREST OMC Working Group Report ‘Internationalisation of R&D; - Facing the Challenge of Globalisation: Approaches to a Proactive International Policy in S&T (PDF)
May 2009
April 2009
March 2009
- Competitiveness Council conclusions on the future of the European Research Area: press release - 05/06-03-2009(PDF) - 7216/09 (Presse 56)
January 2009
- Conclusions of the Council on the definition of a ‘2020 vision for the European research area (PDF)
- Council conclusions concerning joint programming of research in Europe in response to major societal challenges (PDF)
- Conclusions of the Council concerning a European partnership for international scientific and technological cooperation (PDF)
- A more research-intensive and integrated European Research Area - Science, Technology and Competitiveness key figures report 2008/2009 (PDF)
December 2008
September 2008
- Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament: a strategic European framework for international science and technology cooperation(PDF) - COM(2008)588
May 2008
April 2008
- Detailed report and summary of the stakeholder consultation(PDF) - SEC(2008) 430
- Full results of the public Consultation on ERA
October 2007
April 2007
- Commission Green Paper: The European Research Area: New Perspectives(PDF) - COM(2007) 161 final
- Commission press release: Commission unveils its vision for the future of the European Research Area
- Commission memo: Facts and figures of the European Research Area
- Commission communication: Improving knowledge transfer between research institutions and industry across Europe: embracing open innovation - Implementing the Lisbon agenda(PDF) - COM(2007) 182 final
- Annex - Commission staff working document(PDF) - SEC(2007) 449
- Commission memo: Knowledge transfer between research institutions and industry - Frequently asked questions
December 2006
- Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (PDF)
- Council Decision 969/2006/EC of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) or nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) (PDF)
October 2006
May 2006
December 2005
October 2005
- Commission: Networking the European Research Area - Coordination of National Programmes: ERA-NET, Article 169 (PDF)
- Commission press release: Commissioner Potocnik meets new Scientific Council at its inaugural meeting
July 2005
April 2005
- Commission Communication: Building the ERA of knowledge for growth(PDF) - COM(2005) 118 final
- Commission: Proposal on the 7th Framework Programme(PDF) - COM(2005) 119 final
March 2005
- Commission Recommendation of 11 March 2005 on the European Charter for Researchers and on a Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers(PDF) - C(2005) 576 final
October 2004
January 2004
July 2003
- Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 18 July 2003: Researchers in the European research area: one profession, multiple careers(PDF) - COM(2003)436
January 2003
- Council Conclusions on progress made in the development of the European Research Area and on providing it with new momentum(PDF) - 5742/03
October 2002
- Commission Communication: The European Research Area: providing new momentum - Strengthening - Reorienting - Opening up new perspectives(PDF) - COM(2002)565
September 2002
- Commission Communication of 11 September 2002: More Research For Europe - Towards 3% of GDP(PDF) - COM(2002)499
June 2002
May 2002
January 2002
- Amended proposals for Council Decisions(PDF) concerning the specific programmes implementing the Sixth Framework Programme 2002-2006 of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2002-2006) concerning the specific programmes implementing the Sixth Framework Programme 2002-2006 of the European Atomic Energy Community for research and training activities (2002-2006)(Amendements are indicated by underlining/strikeout in the text) - COM(2002) 43 final
- Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament(PDF)concerning the common position of the Council on the adoption of a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the 6th Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area (2002-2006) and to innovation - SEC(2002) 105 final
- Common Position adopted by the Council with a view to the adoption of a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Sixth Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002-2006) (PDF)
- 15483/01
November 2001
- Modified proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the 6th Multiannual Framework Programme for research, (PDF) technological development and demonstration activities aimed at contributing towards the creation of the European Research Area - COM(2001) 709 final
October 2001
- Commission Communication: The Regional Dimension of the European Research Area(PDF) - COM(2001)549
September 2001
June 2001
- Communication from the Commission of 25 June 2001: The international dimension of the European Research Area(PDF) - COM(2001)346
- Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 20 June 2001: A mobility strategy for the European Research Area(PDF) - COM(2001)331
May 2001
- Proposals for Council Decisions concerning the specific programmes implementing the Framework Programme 2002-2006 of the European Community for research, (PDF) technological development and demonstration activities ; concerning the specific programmes implementing the Framework Programme 2002-2006 of the European Atomic Energy Community for research and training activities - COM(2001)279
- Commission's proposal on "the Framework Programme and the European Research Area: application of Article 169 and the networking of national programmes"(PDF) - COM(2001)282
February 2001
- Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the multiannual Framework Programme 2002-2006(PDF) - COM (2001) 94 Final
- European Parliament resolution on the Commission's communication "Making a reality of the European Research Area: Guidelines for EU research activities (2002-2006)" (page 48)(PDF) - A5-0052/2001
- European Parliament report on Commission's communication "Making a reality of the European Research Area: Guidelines for EU research activities (2002-2006)(DOC) - A5-0052/2001
November 2000
- Research Council adopts a resolution "European Research Area and Innovation" supporting the last Commission communication and inviting the Commission to prepare, during the first term of 2001, its contributions on the next steps in implementing ERA, as well as its formal decision on the 6th Framework Programme:
October 2000
- "Making a reality of the European research Area: Guidelines for EU Research activities (2002-2006)"(PDF) Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions - COM(2000) 612 final
June 2000
- Research Council adopts a resolution "Future of European Research" calling upon the Member States and the Commission to take the necessary steps to achieve the ERA objectives
May 2000
- European Parliament report on the communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions "Towards a European Research Area"(PDF) - A5-0131/2000
- European Parliament resolution on the communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions "Towards a European research area" (page 40)(PDF) - A5-0131/2000
January 2000
- "Towards a European Research Area"(PDF) Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions - COM (2000) 6
Last updated on: 2009-12-18
