25/04/2002 (Agence Europe) - As we announced (see EUROPE of 11 April, p.5), the European Commission has decided to extend until end 2005 the framework of aid to research and development. This scheme provides for: - fundamental research (not directly linked to industrial or commercial objectives) being able t benefit from aid to the tune of 100% of eligible costs; - aid to industrial research being funded to a maximum of 50% of eligible costs; - this ceiling stands at 25% for pre-competition...