Council reached an agreement on a general approach for participation on the 7th framework programme, which applies to undertakings, research centres and universities. The general approach also covered the dissemination of research results. Parliament is still due to deliver its opinion in first reading.
The rules will stipulate conditions for participation as well as setting out the rights and obligations of legal entities whishing to take part in the 7th framework programme.
In March Council help preliminary discussions on the proposal which looked at the proposal from a broader perspective. Corresponding rules on participation in the 7th Euratom framework programme will be examined at a later stage.