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The legislation to establish the Fifth Framework Programme, the specific programmes established under it and the rules for participation in the new programme was adopted by the European Council on 22 December 1998. "Energy, environment and sustainable development" is the fourth thematic programme of

The legislation to establish the Fifth Framework Programme, the specific programmes established under it and the rules for participation in the new programme was adopted by the European Council on 22 December 1998. "User-friendly information society" is the second thematic programme of the Fifth

The key challenge is how to reconcile the increased demand for transport on the one hand and the need to reduce its impact on the physical, social and human environment on the other hand, and how to reduce the transport intensity of economic growth. This key action offers the opportunity to involve

Growing demand for transport in Europe requires development and deployment of sustainable new transport methods and concepts. This action targets development of the technological infrastructure required for innovation while maintaining and consolidating the competitive position of European land

Global air traffic is forecast to triple between 2000 and 2015 and, if this demand is to be met, more than 5,000 new aircraft will have to be built each year. Europe's aeronautics industry therefore faces a massive challenge to satisfy demand for economic, safe and environmentally friendly air

The Information Society Technologies (IST) programme is one of the four thematic programmes of the Fifth Framework Programme of EU RTD. The general IST programme objective is to realise the benefits of the Information Society for Europe both by accelerating its emergence and by ensuring that the

The Key Action 'Economic and efficient energy for a competitive Europe' is part of the EESD ('Energy Environment and Sustainable Development') programme of the Fifth Framework Programme (FP5). While objectives relating to energy, environment and sustainable development are reflected in criteria for

With the high level of Europe's urbanisation it is imperative to devote more effort to the sustainable development of cities. While urban policy is normally for the Member State and the cities themselves, EU-level initiatives can act more globally as a catalyst in helping the development of new

In the 21st century, economic and social development will become increasingly knowledge based, putting ever growing demand on our research abilities. Society is growing more and more dependent on the results of scientific and technological development. New products, new processes and new