Science Europe's Initial Position: European Commission's Public Consultation on the White Paper on R&D on Dual-Use Technologies.

Science Europe welcomes the initiative of the European Commission to consult civil society regarding its recent White Paper on R&D on dual-use technologies. It would like to stress that further discussion on the topic of ‘dual use’ in the current and next Framework Programme for Research and Innovation is highly needed and should be held with all relevant stakeholders.

Science Europe hopes that the considerations presented will encourage the Commission to provide further information on the possible implications of each option, both with regards to policy and budget, as well as to organise further discussions on the topic with stakeholders.