What we are trying to do here is to get ready for the new framework programme.

It started off in 1991 under the second framework programme.

We have to use the research framework programme to create the right conditions for ‘serendipity’.

In any case, the framework programme is only a basis.

The new framework programme for Culture is not due to start until the beginning of 2007.

Although things are by no means perfect now, we should not run the framework programme down.

We want to go beyond the framework programme and into the European research area.

A lot of them are present in the fourth framework programme already.

The Commission will be looking into how to continue this form of development in the next framework programme.

Something must be done in the fifth framework programme for research.

The situation with the fifth framework programme is more difficult.

However, the framework programme is only the foundation on which we have to build.

I believe the fifth framework programme could also play an important part on that point.

Now the Commission has produced a common framework programme for the various energy programmes.

Finally, I welcome the guidelines for the next framework programme.

This particularly applies to the research framework programme and training programmes.

It is therefore very important that the framework programme be adopted now.

As for the alternatives, they are also mentioned in the framework programme.

The fifth framework programme should of course include some action in this respect.

The fifth framework programme for research is the first small step in the right direction.

In practical terms, this means that specific support for the arms industry is not possible through the research framework programme.

Do you believe that it is still possible to top up the seventh research framework programme?

The fifth framework programme is one of the most important policies and activities.

The seventh framework programme is a step in this direction.

Why are there 21 priorities in the fourth framework programme?