This Volume has been prepared and published with the support of the
Joint Research Centre, European Commission.
The mission of the JRC is to provide customer-driven scientific and technical
support for the conception, development, implementation and monitoring of EU
policies. As a service of the European Commission, the JRC functions as a reference
centre of science and technology for the Union. Close to the policy-making process,
it serves the common interest of the Member States, while being independent of
special interests, whether private or national.