International scientific cooperation — EU external delegations

13.3.2014

Question for written answer E-002978-14
to the Commission
Rule 117
Teresa Riera Madurell (S&D)

Certain external delegations of the EU include advisors on science and technology, which, because of the importance of cooperating in these areas with third countries, represents an excellent opportunity for doing so. The benefits from collaboration in science and technology are mutual for both the EU and these third countries.

Could the Commission inform us about the presence of such advisors in external delegations of the EU? Is the existence of sections or units of cooperation in science and technology common in the delegations? Do such units exist in delegations to countries with which cooperation in science and technology is crucial, such as the United States, the BRIC countries and the scientific and technological power-houses of Asia?

OJ C 333, 24/09/2014