Ladies and gentlemen, dear colleagues,
A year ago almost to the day, I had the pleasure to close the first ERAC mutual learning seminar organised under the new Europe 2020 strategy.
At that time, the focus was on fiscal consolidation, albeit “smart consolidation”, protecting, where possible, investment in research and innovation, and other growth-enhancing areas.
Today, public finances are still a major focus. But there’s a change of emphasis. People recognise that, vital though it is, fiscal discipline isn’t enough to solve Europe’s problems. It must be complemented by action for growth.
To read the full, original article click on this link: Máire GEOGHEGAN-QUINN European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science “Putting research and innovation policy at the heart of Europe’s future growth” ERAC mutual learning seminar on Research and Innovation Policies Berlaymont
