Brussels, 07/04/2005 (Agence Europe) - Commissioner Janez Potocnik's presentation of the European Commission's proposals for the 7th Framework Programme for Research and Development (FPRD) to the press on Wednesday, again underlines Europe's need to “catch up lost ground” with its US and Japanese competitors. The Commissioner insisted on horizontal and vertical flexibility, which was introduced into this framework programme in order to guarantee its constant adaptation to the needs of...