The ESPR-Preparatory action, entitled "Enhancement of the European industrial potential in the field of Security research 2004-2006", was launched by Commission’s Security Research Communication “Towards a programme to advance European security through research and technology”, COM(2004) 72, 3.2.2004. - improving situation awareness; optimising security and protection of network systems; protection against terrorism, including bio-terrorism and incidents with biological, chemical and other substances; enhancing crisis management; and interoperability and integrated systems for information and communication – constitute crucial research areas for the development of the necessary European capabilities and address the "immediate security challenges" facing Europe.
The ESPR-Preparatory action, entitled "Enhancement of the European industrial potential in the field of Security research 2004-2006", was launched by Commission’s Security Research Communication “Towards a programme to advance European security through research and technology”, COM(2004) 72, 3.2.2004. - improving situation awareness; optimising security and protection of network systems; protection against terrorism, including bio-terrorism and incidents with biological, chemical and other substances; enhancing crisis management; and interoperability and integrated systems for information and communication – constitute crucial research areas for the development of the necessary European capabilities and address the "immediate security challenges" facing Europe.