European Commissioner for Science and Research Janez Potočnic
Potočnik met Božidar Đelić, Deputy Prime Minister of Serbia, who is responsible both for European integration and Science and Technology, to discuss the national strategy for research and its contribution to the ERA objectives. The Commissioner also had meetings with President Boris Tadić and the Prime Minister Mirko Cvetković.
“In times of crisis, building a sound and sustainable economy requires R&D investments by Serbia and the Western Balkan region,” Potocnik said. “More cooperation in science will also increase Serbia’s knowledge of EU decision-making. The integration of the country into the European Research Area is an important step in the pre-accession process for European Union membership.”
Serbia has been associated with the EU’s FP7 since January 2007, and can participate in all calls for proposals. More than 90 applicants have already obtained FP7 funding.
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