Reseauch RTD, 5th EC framework-programme 1998-2002: specific programme "preservation of the ecosystem"

The Committee on Research, Technological Development and Energy has adopted the report of Mrs. Estevan Bolea(EPP,E) on the specific programme about "the protection of ecoystem" and implementing the 5th framework programme. The Committee took on board a Commission proposal for the distribution of the amount foreseen in two periods: one for 1999 (446)and another for 2000-2002 (1679).The EP and the Council could accept an overall amount for EC and Euratom research activities of Ecu 14.960 million, of which Ecu 13.700m for the EC programme and Ecu 1.260m for the Euratom programme.�