Documents by the FSF Europe for the 6th European Community framework programme 2002--2006 (FP6), which will cover funding by the European Commission for research and development during the period 2002-2006.
Recommendation by the FSF Europe and supporting parties for the
6th framework programme:
"Free Software is a
concept that has fundamentally changed the way some parts of
the IT sector are working towards a more stable, lasting and
sustainable approach with higher dynamics and increased
efficiency. It is obvious that the first region to adopt and
support this principle on a larger scale can profit
enormously and get a head-start in the information
age."
http://fsfeurope.org/documents/fp6/recommendation.html
Following a Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI.FP6.2002), the FSF Europe submitted an expression of interest for each of the FP6 instruments:
http://fsfeurope.org/documents/fp6/focal.en.html
http://fsfeurope.org/documents/fp6/lafis.en.html
We have set-up a discussion list in order to help coordination in building consortia to respond to the EC calls with Free Software activities.
If you are a strong supporter of Free Software and willing to setup or participate in a proposal for a FP6 project (IP, NoE, or other "old" instruments), to advance both your RtD activities and Free Software, please join our list at : http://mailman.fsfeurope.org/mailman/listinfo/fp6 (subscription to this mailing-list is moderated).
More information can be found on the FSF Europe FP6 project page.