27. It is proposed to strengthen this action through the introduction of support for the construction and operation of new infrastructures of European interest in the form of a mechanism like that used for the trans-European networks (TENs [19]), based on the model used to support a free electron laser and nanoelectronics facilities in the framework of the "European Growth Initiative".

- An initial series of projects has been launched in this area on three topics: free electron lasers (fourth-generation radiation sources); neutron sources; oceanographic vessels.

3. Believes that a greater commitment on the part of all mayor players, including the EU, the US and the emerging economies, would be necessary to promote collective progress; calls on all WTO members, especially developed and advanced developing countries, to engage constructively in real negotiations with a view to reaching a successful conclusion; especially appeals to the European Union to put its weight during the undoubtedly complex and difficu ...[+++]lt negotiations in the coming months behind the achievement of freer and fairer trade relations worldwide;

3. Believes that a greater commitment on the part of all mayor players, including the EU, the US and the emerging economies, would be necessary to promote collective progress; calls on all WTO members, especially developed and advanced developing countries, to engage constructively in real negotiations with a view to reaching a successful conclusion; especially appeals to the European Union to put its weight during the undoubtedly complex and difficu ...[+++]lt negotiations in the coming months behind the achievement of freer and fairer trade relations worldwide;

The Commission suggests examination of measures in the following fields: - standards . setting strict environmental standards for the various modes of transport as well as for water, air and soil - and ensuring compliance; - planning . making optimum use of existing modes of transport and making those modes that are less destructive of the environment more competitive; . developing the kind of infrastructure that will permit the operation of modes of transport that provide an alternative to road transport , and promoting public urban and inter-urban transport; - safety . safety in the carriage of dangerous goods; - taxation .taking e ...[+++]xternal costs into account; - economic and tax incentives .encouraging less polluting means of transport; - research . stimulating research aimed at developing 'clean' vehicles and fuels and at traffic management; - information . informing users to make them aware of the consequences their individual choices have for the environment. The outcome of the debate on this Green Paper should provide an insight into the way which it will be possible to achieve the objectives of "sustainable mobility", i.e. to allow transport to fulfill its economic and social functions while limiting its negative effects on the environment and safeguarding the users' free choice .