... to encourage research of all kinds that is appropriate to multiple sclerosis through recognised medical and other organisations;

... to promote the development of join action programmes with the participation of national MS societies in Europe, aimed at improving the quality of their activities and services;

... to act as focal point for liaison with the institutions of the European Union (EU), the Council of Europe and other European organisations, in order to study and propose measures to improve the autonomy of handicapped persons and promote their full participation in society.