THE ECONOMIC CRISIS IS ALSO AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE EU’S SCIENCE STRATEGY
THE ECONOMIC CRISIS IS ALSO AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE EU’S SCIENCE STRATEGY

Summary/Abstract: If Europe is to breathe new life into its largely discredited Lisbon strategy, a comprehensive new strategy for science, research and technology is needed, says Janez Potocnik, adding that the strategy is as relevant as ever because of its aim to make the EU the most competitive and knowledge-based economy, notably through the implementation of the European Research Area. The author places technology and innovation at the root of economic power, pointing out the need for multiplying the benefits of research as well as for providing proper support for scientific research and technological development. He reviews the measures already taken and elaborates on those that should be considered in the future in this domain, concluding that an integrated European Research Area will determine Europe’s attractiveness as a destination for Research & Development investment.

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