The debate was conducted on the basis of a report presented by the Presidency focusing on two main political subjects: cross-cutting issues within the Horizon 2020 programme (such as international cooperation and the role of social sciences and humanities), and SME participation to Horizon 2020 (6281/12).
Arutelu tugines eesistujariigi esitatud aruandele, milles keskendutakse kahele põhilisele poliitilisele teemale: programmi „Horisont 2020” läbivad teemad (nt rahvusvahelise koostöö ning sotsiaal- ja humanitaarteaduste roll) ning VKEde osalemine programmis „Horisont 2020” (6281/12).