The president of the EU executive said the reason so many Europeans were in the US tech capital was because it is a cultural environment encouraging innovation, new businesses and risk-taking. His comments were challenged shortly afterwards by Commission Vice-President in charge of the digital agenda, Neelie Kroes. She said she was fed up with calls to copy the Valley and wanted to create a European culture of digital entrepreneurship.
Image: Commission President Barroso. 22 May (EurActiv)
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