It is a coincidence that two things have happened simultaneously – and the coincidence will be a happy one if the two can be brought together. On the one hand, Europe has emerged from eight years of introspection with new structures, a new leadership team and a new platform (the Lisbon Treaty) for more effective …
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Innovation has become the central driver of economic growth and thus a key focal point of countries’ economic development strategies as they seek to gain global competitive advantage. In fact, no fewer than three dozen countries have now created both national innovation agencies and strategies designed specifically to link science, technology, and innovation with economic …
Following the appointment last week of the current Director General for DG Trade David O’Sullivan to the post of Chief Operating Officer in the European External Action Service (EEAS), the European Commission announced a reshuffle of senior posts and a reorganisation of several Directorates-General. French career diplomat Pierre Vimont has been appointed to the post …