One of the purposes of the Special Session in Budapest is to examine the role of Parliaments in the science, technology and innovation process as well as challenges and constraints faced in the context of increasing complexity of the decision making process.

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In its conclusion, the report's authors highlighted a number of areas that they felt could lead to a more effective and efficient decision-making process, adding that precautionary measures did not necessarily "stifle innovation" but could support it.

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