Research 5th EC framework programme 1998-2002: results dissemination, participation of undertakings, universities

In adopting the recommendation for second reading by Mr Pedro MARSET CAMPOS (GUE/NGL, E) on rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities and for the dissemination of research results for the implementation of the fifth framework programme, the European Parliament took the view that the Council had not done justice to Parliament's demands. This was particularly the case as regards the use of new information technologies to communicate with participants in projects and as regards the communication in the Community's official languages not only of decisions published in the Official Journal but also of any other information required for participation in Community programmes. Consequently, Parliament proposed to reinstate the amendments adopted at first reading, and drew attention to the following points: Firstly, the Council had not given due consideration to the intrinsic problems of 'highly innovative projects', and secondly, the Council had not seen fit to recognise the importance of adequate transparency in the fight against fraud and the need to adopt clear rules which would help enterprises participating in projects and Commission and UCLAF auditors to work effectively. Parliament also called on the Commission to undertake to provide in writing substantive, detailed reasons for acceptance or rejection.�