Horizontal Issues, IPR, Funding Programmes, Consumer Acquis Safety

• EU basics: History of the European Integration, EU institutions, EU Decision Making
• The EU institutional framework in R&D and Information Society
• Coordinating ICT Research across Europe
• A Glace at International Funding Instruments
• A Glance at International Funding Instruments: Ambient Assisted Living Joint Programme
• 7th Framework Programme for Research and Technology Development
• European Technology Platforms
• Intellectual Property Right issues
• Consumer’s Acquis in general
• WTO, NAMA, DOHA and ITA
• Country of Origin