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7 November 2009
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European patent office to study green innovation  [FR] [DE]

The European Patent Office (EPO) has embarked on a detailed study to map the growth in eco-innovation since the introduction of the Kyoto Protocol on climate change. The move comes ahead of the next month's UN climate summit in Copenhagen and as major industry players line up behind green technology.


SMEs not seeing benefits of green stimulus  [FR] [DE]

Europe's stimulus plan has been slow to help small businesses in the green tech sector, according to Eurochambres, the umbrella group for chambers of commerce in the EU.


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Labour market reforms  [FR] [DE]

In the wake of the global financial and economic crises, the EU is developing a new labour market strategy as part of its successor to the 'Lisbon Agenda' for economic, social and environmental reform, which is due to end in 2010. (read more)

Growth and jobs: Reshaping the EU's 'Lisbon Strategy' 

As the recession bites, the European Commission and national governments have begun to reflect on replacing the EU's overarching strategy for growth and jobs, known as the Lisbon Strategy. (read more)

Small Business Act: Unlocking SMEs' potential?  [FR] [DE]

The French EU Presidency has succeeded in getting adopted the US-style 'Small Business Act' for Europe to improve market conditions for small and medium-sized enterprises and boost the economy. (read more)

 
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Jonathan Zuck, President, Association for Competitive Technology
Innovation key to a stronger future 
Ann Mettler, Executive Director, Lisbon Council
In defence of the Lisbon Agenda 
Ann Mettler, Executive director & co-founder, Lisbon Council
Where next for the Lisbon Agenda? 
Hans Martens & Fabian Zuleeg, European Policy Centre
China ready to work with EU on CO2 reduction 
Song Zhe, Head, Chinese Mission to the EU
 
 
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