Study: Internet piracy taking big toll on jobs

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Over a million jobs and up to €240 billion in business could be lost in the European Union over the next five years as a result of illegal downloading, according to a new study into Internet piracy.

EU innovation strategy delayed until 'autumn'

The European Commission will publish a new 'Research and Innovation Plan' ahead of an autumn meeting of EU leaders in Brussels. The plan, first floated last year as the European Innovation Act, was originally to be published by spring 2010.

EU innovation strategy delayed until 'autumn'

The European Commission will publish a new 'Research and Innovation Plan' ahead of an autumn meeting of EU leaders in Brussels. The plan, first floated last year as the European Innovation Act, was originally to be published by spring 2010.

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Competitiveness clusters

The European Union is seeking to promote clusters of large companies, SMEs, researchers, and other economic actors to help foster innovation,...

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Public Procurement: Buying Green?

The EU is promoting the use of public procurement in its member states as a means of kick-starting the market for eco-innovative goods and...

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SMEs & access to R&D funding

Europe is falling further and further behind the United States in R&D investment. This is mainly due to decreasing R&D investment by&...

Opinion & Analysis

ICT-based innovations key to a better, greener economy in Europe

Peter Johnston / Waldo Vanderhaeghen, European Policy Centre (EPC) / Vrije Universiteit Brussel

The new Commission's economic philosophy

Katinka Barysch, Charles Grant, Simon Tilford & Philip Whyte, Senior fellows, Centre for European Reform

Ten-year strategy must be blueprint for change

Michael Berendt, Former European Commission official

Innovating indicators: Choosing the right targets for EU 2020

Ann Mettler, Executive director, Lisbon Council

EU 2020 consultation marks Brussels’ return to policy and substance

Ann Mettler, Executive director and co-founder, The Lisbon Council