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16 May 2012
Kick-starting the European Economy [partner event]
A discussion about the reform priorities for growth in the face of demands for austerity. This conference will assess the full implications of the crisis and examine the opportunities for radical pro-competitiveness reform.
Chatham House, London - 25 June 2012
Policy Bridge: EU patent reform and its impact on innovation
A discussion about the EU's struggle towards a reform of its complex, costly patent system with unified application process, and steps towards a more efficient court system
European Parliament, Brussels - 18 June 2012
20th European Conference on Information Systems [partner event]
ECIS2012 - the premier information systems event in Europe - provides a platform for panel discussions and the presentation of peer-reviewed academic research
ESADE, Barcelona - 10 June 2012
Investor Driven Innovation
Investors play a key role in identifying high-potential opportunities and accelerating such companies’ success. The prosperity of the European economy has...
ACES & EIT Awards - the 2012 Finalists
Two awards programmes for start-up innovators came together on 21 February 2012 in Brussels: The first start-up awards offered by the...
Published: 09 December 2010
Euro crisis knocks Innovation Union off European Council agenda

Anna Jenkinson

The first European Council devoted to research and innovation, due to take place next week, has been postponed until February 4 to make way for crisis talks about the Euro.


Instead of discussing the Innovation Union strategy, the main topic for the heads of state at their December 16-17 meeting will be economic policy, and in particular the need for a permanent crisis mechanism to safeguard the financial stability of the Eurozone.

Much has been made of the political significance of devoting a European Council to the subject of innovation and how this reflects the degree to which research and innovation are seen as a route out...

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