Written contributions
Up one levelResponses, position papers, statements
Statement on OA for EU Public Hearing, May 2011, with responses
The SPARC Europe statement for the public hearing on Access to and Preservation of Scientific Data with additional responses we have asked for.
SPARC Europe Statement on OA for Public Hearing EU 2011
On Monday May 30th 2011 the European Commission held a public hearing on Access to and Preservation of Scientific Information on preparation for a planned communication on scientific communications in the digital age later in 2011. SPARC Europe had been granted a 7 minute slot, along with 19 other organizations, to put forth concrete suggestions for the Commission's work in this area.
SPARC Europe response to EC Green Paper on Research and Innovation Funding
Consultation on the Green Paper on future EU research and innovation funding, 20 May 2011
Joint response regarding publishers self-deposit policies
SPARC, SPARC Europe and COAR urge institutions not to enter into individual agreements with publishers that supersede the existing policies of the publisher or any previous licensing agreements.
Public consultation on the Research Infrastructure Development Plan 2011-2020
Submitted to Slovenian Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology