Research RTD, 4th framework-programme 1994-1998: adjustment of funding following 1995 enlargement (amend. Decision 1110/94/EC)

Following from the trialogue of 29 November 1994 on adapting the financial perspective to take account of enlargement, the Commission proposed an automatic across-the-board increase of 7%. The Presidency noted that the Council - was in broad agreement on the need for an early decision based on an across-the-board increase in both programmes; - warmly welcomed the Commission’s commitment to concentrate the increase on research actions proper; any increase in administrative costs should therefore be limited and properly justified; - stressed that it was imperative that such a decision comply with the financial perspective, in particular heading 3, and not prejudice decisions to be taken later on the possible additional financing provided for in the framework programmes and due to be examined in due course.