In this communication, the European Commission issues several policy recommendations for the implementation of open access across Europe, including:
Define clear policies for the dissemination of and open access to scientific publications resulting from publicly funded research;
Ensure that research funding institutions responsible for managing public research funding and academic institutions receiving public funding implement the policies;
Define clear policies for the dissemination of and open access to research data resulting from publicly funded research;
Reinforce the preservation of scientific information;
Further develop e-infrastructures underpinning the system for disseminating scientific information
Ensure synergies among national e-infrastructures at European and global level;
Participate in multi-stakeholder dialogues at national, European and/or international level on how to foster open access to and preservation of scientific information;
Designate by the end of the year a national point of reference.
