On 9th February 2011, he European Commission launched a consultation on major improvements to EU research and innovation funding to make participation easier, increase scientific and economic impact and improve value for money. The proposed "Common Strategic Framework", set out in a Green Paper, would cover the current Framework Programme for Research (FP7), the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP) and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT). Stakeholders have until 20 May 2011 to respond to the consultation.
Link: http://ec.europa.eu/research/csfri/index_en.cfm