Brussels, 05/05/2009 (Agence Europe) - Janez Potoènik, European Commissioner for Science and Research, said on Monday 4 May that it was time for the countries of the European Union to respect their commitments when it comes to financing research and development (R&D). Speaking at the informal meeting of the Competitiveness Council in Prague, Mr Potoènik said he had noted President Obama's announcement to bring R&D expenditure up to 3% in the United States. He went on to deplore the fact...