EU: European Commission plans special legal status for major research projects
July 1st, 2008
By Keith Nuthall
The European Commission has proposed the creation of a new legally distinct organisation for incorporating major research projects, so that they would be able to operate without paying sales tax (VAT). Under the proposals from EU research Commissioner Janes Poto?nik, these special bodies - called European Research Infrastructures - would have the authority to conclude agreements with universities and other higher education organisations outside the EU.
Unveiling the idea, EU research Commissioner Janez Poto?nik said: "Research ...
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