Brussels, 09/01/2001 (Agence Europe) - The Swedish Presidency of the European Union has set itself two priorities in the field of research. It wants to: (1) progress as quickly as possible in the preparation of the 5th framework research programme (2002-2006) on which the European Commission proposal is awaited in the coming weeks, (2) achieve new progress with regards to the establishment of the European Research Area. This issue will be among the themes broached by the Heads of State and...