Council of the European Union 10 June 1986, 86/235/EEC: Council Decision of 10 June 1986 adopting a research programme on materials (raw materials and advanced materials) (1986 to 1989)

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Council Decision 86/235/EEC establishes a four-year Community research programme (1986–1989) in the materials sector, covering primary and secondary raw materials, wood as a renewable resource, and advanced materials (EURAM). The programme allocates an estimated 70 million ECU for shared-cost contract research, coordination, and concerted actions aimed at enhancing industrial competitiveness and raw material management. Key provisions include mechanisms for fund transfers between subprogrammes, biennial assessments of European R&D capacity relative to international competitors, and procedures for international cooperation with third States.AI