Résumé
The overall objective of each of the Expert Groups EG 1 to EG 6 was to identify and defi ne possible measures and actions concerning the relevant ERA dimension, taking into account existing expertise, available evidence and the major elements stemming from the debate launched by the Green Paper. Expert group EG 7 was tasked with developing and expanding rationales for ERA and refi ning or suggesting a reformulation of the ERA vision proposed in the Green Paper, based on an analysis of the main issues and factors aff ecting the effi ciency, eff ectiveness and attractiveness of the European research system.