Science|Business
Policy Analysis: Investment, Policy
Published: 07 June 2012
Don’t let the EU lose the battle of innovation

Ioannis Tsoukalas, MEP

Under-investing in R&D is not a symptom of the economic crisis, but lies at its root cause. Horizon 2020 must be fuelled with sufficient funding to become Europe’s development engine for the future, says Ioannis Tsoukalas, MEP


Ioannis A. Tsoukala MEP (EPP), a Greek member of the European Parliament’s Research, Industry and Energy (ITRE) committee. Image: EP

The transformation of the EU into an innovative, knowledge-based society is an absolute necessity, now more than ever. This is not only essential to deal with the current economic crisis, but also because investment in research and innovation is the only path that can predictably and credibly lead the EU towards long-term growth, in this highly turbulent world of dwindling natural resources and increased competition.

If we really believe in the "knowledge economy" (and this is not...

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Related subjects: European Parliament, Greece, Horizon 2020, EPP

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