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

The European Parliament adopted the report by Mr Rolf LINKHOR (PSE, D). It accepted the Commission's proposal increasing the financial framework established for the fourth framework programme in April 1994 from ECU 12.3 billion (ECU 11 046 million for the EC and ECU 1 254 million for Euratom) to ECU 13.161 billion (ECU 11 819 million for the EC and ECU 1 342 million for Euratom). With regard to the supplementary financing of ECU 700 million, which should be dealt with in a decision in June 1996 at the latest, the European Parliament felt that this should also be adjusted following enlargement by applying the same 7% rise, thus increasing it to ECU 749 million. In allocating this sum, the distribution envisaged between EC programmes and Euratom programmes should be respected. To achieve greater equilibrium, the EP also proposed a small adjustment to the suggested reference envelopes for financing the first instalment (1995-96) and second instalment of the fourth framework programme. �