ERRIN Policy Statements submitted:

ERRIN Policy statement on the EC Consultation "EU 2020"

ERRIN statement on the Future of EU Innovation Policy - 15 Nov 2009

ERRIN calls for increased public support of R&D to combat Climate Change - 16 Sept 2009

ERRIN Green Paper on Territorial Cohesion - 27 Feb 2009

Strengthening Europe's capability in research and innovation is a significant aim of the European Union. From the Lisbon Strategy to the Structural Funds and the Seventh Framework Programme, the EU has prepared various interventions to support the creation of the European Research Area. These large-scale measures are complemented by a range of sectoral policy initiatives in several fields, such as biotechnology, urban research, transport, nanotechnology, and ICT.

In this section ERRIN provides an overview of its contributions to the most relevant policy areas in the field of research and innovation. Please note that these policy domains are constantly evolving both at the EU level and in the activities of the Europe's regions, and therefore, this section may be updated regularly.

ERRIN Policy Working Group

ERRIN has a horizontal Policy Working Group that is open to the members of the Management Board and others upon invitation of the Board. The group prepares and supports the work of the policy-related work of the Management Board. This includes keeping ERRIN members updated on future and existing policy developments regarding innovation, and participating actively in the policy debate at European level. The key activities of the Policy Working Group include support in the production of ERRIN Policy Papers, and the co-organisation of policy briefings and discussion events on EU policy developments of specific interest.