91999E0608

WRITTEN QUESTION No. 608/99 by Paul RÜBIG Slovakia's participation in the fifth framework research programme

Official Journal C 370 , 21/12/1999 P. 0070


WRITTEN QUESTION E-0608/99

by Paul RĂ¼big (PPE) to the Commission

(12 March 1999)

Subject: Slovakia's participation in the fifth framework research programme

The Commission deems seven applicant countries (Estonia, Poland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, the Czech Republic and Slovenia) suitable to take part in the fifth framework programme for research and technological development.

Slovakia has not yet been mentioned, although known data on the country paint a positive picture of its economic performance and its participation therefore seems on the cards.

On what criteria did the Commission base its assessment?

Why has Slovakia not yet been included in the proposal and when will it be included?

Answer given by Mr van den Broek on behalf of the Commission

(21 April 1999)

The Commission approved a proposal concerning Slovakia's application to take part in the fifth framework programme on 24 February. The reason why some countries were included earlier than others is that Slovakia, Bulgaria and Romania sent the Commission their official letters of confirmation later than the other seven applicant countries mentioned by the Honourable Member.