Dušan ŠándorPermanent Representation of the Slovak Republic to the EU

Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic

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* The motto of SK PRES in the field of education,

science, research, sport and youth:

FOSTERING AND DEVELOPMENT OF TALENT

The main theme in research:

Crucial changes and reforms in European industry and society and therole of the research and innovation in this process

with emphasize on young researchers

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increases

competitiveness

boosts economy

contributes to

personal

development

fuels social

inclusion

...because webelieve that

fostering and developing

talent

1. Goals of the Slovak presidency in research

2. Priorities of the Slovak presidency in research

3. Presidency calendar

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1. Innovative approach to a common program of the trio Netherlands -Slovakia - Malta in the spirit of "less but better“, with the focus on a smaller number of activities, but with a greater impact

2. Create a program that will be political, strategic, effective and understandable to the public

3. Building the synergies between the national and European policies

4. Change and enhancing the competitiveness of European industry and address the role of high tech industry, the digital economy and major societal challenges with interconnection on research

5. Better framework conditions for young researchers

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Main research and development priorities:

- Measures to support young researchers - attractiveness of scientific career, framework conditions, conference, discussion of ministers, Bratislava declaration

- Key changes in business sector and society in order to boost the economic growth on the national and European level

- Widening participation in EU Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Framework Programme

- ESFRI Roadmap

Main space priorities:

- Relations between EU and ESA

- Promoting the space research among the young scientists. Implementation of GMES/COPERNICUS programme and resolving the issues with access to the data

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Proposed Council conclusion:

- Young researchers in EU and in the society and a promotion of this occupation and rising of the new generation of the scientists in EU.

July August September October November December

19Informal meeting of Ministers responsible for Competitiveness (Research); Bratislava

14 - 16 WP for research + ERAC; Bratislava

21 – 22 COST, ministerialconference; Bratislava

26 – 27 ICT Proposer´s Days; Bratislava

26 – 28 REinEU2016 –Reindustrializationof Europe; Bratislava

8Carieer–Researcher; conference; Bratislava

15 – 16The role of social sciences and humanities in addressing global challenges, conference;Bratislava

23Conference on Widenning; Brussels

30 Nov. – 2 Dec.SET-Plan Conference 2016 -Energy Union: towards a transformed European energy system

Research Working Party meetings – ca.11x

Space Working Party meetings – ca. 5x

COMPET Council: November 298

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