Against this background, the first contracts under the new programme are likely to be concluded in the summer of 1995. Question marks still remain against the future of international cooperation and the wider dissemination of energy technologies. It depends on the unanimous agreement of the Council. However, the Energy Council, meeting on 29 November 1994, decided that the proposal should be rediscussed by the Committee of Permanent Representatives. Therefore, no final decision is expected before 1 June 1995, the next meeting of the Energy Council.
Expectations are high, but so are the rewards.
It is what Europe's industry deserves.