Latest publications
23 Latest publications
February 2012
06/02/2012
Study on the Competitiveness of EU electrical and electronics goods markets with a focus on pricing and pricing strategies
This study investigates the current state of competiveness of EU electrical and electronic goods markets, focussing on consumer markets for household electrical appliances and electronic goods. Specific attention is given to the functioning of these markets from the perspective of prices and industrial competitiveness.
01/02/2012
Supporting European businesses in global markets
Expanding beyond EU borders still presents small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with obstacles, but the potential rewards of internationalisation for their growth are significant. The European Commission has therefore put forward a strategy to help European SMEs seize global opportunities by streamlining and strengthening support available for them.
January 2012
20/01/2012
Protecting European enterprises and workers from unsafe products
Effective market surveillance ensures that the rules of Europe’s Single Market are respected. This is vital for knowledge-intensive EU sectors, such as machinery, which must compete against low-cost – and sometimes low-quality – manufacturers. This was the subject of a recent conference, which also saw the launch of a Common [...]
19/01/2012
Monthly note on economic recovery - January 2012
The economic outlook for EU industry has significantly deteriorated in recent months. After a very fast initial recovery from the economic crisis, manufacturing output has stabilised and even fallen back over recent months. Business confidence has declined, but still remains broadly at its long-term average. Continued high energy prices, fiscal [...]
13/01/2012
European Competitiveness Report 2011
European competitiveness is at the centre of analysis of the yearly competitiveness report of the European Commission. Its main focus is on recent changes of the EU's productivity growth, which is the key driver of competitiveness in the long run.
12/01/2012
Responsible business: a key to competitiveness
Socially responsible businesses play a crucial role in achieving sustainable economic growth through generating consumer confidence and positively contributing towards society’s well-being. Supporting responsible entrepreneurship is an EU priority, as a recently adopted package of measures demonstrates.
December 2011
21/12/2011
Space policy in action: three articles at the Parliament Magazine
The Parliament Magazine (n. 340, 19 December 2011) featured three articles on space policy with contributions from EC Vice-President for Industry and Entrepreneurship Antonio Tajani as well as ESA Director General Jean-Jacques Dordain.
20/12/2011
Output based funding for EU research grants
The Seventh Framework programme for Research (FP7) has been criticized for having overly complex procedures for the financial administration.
16/12/2011
Enterprise & Industry magazine n° 12 - December 2011
Satellite navigation is playing an increasingly important role in the global economy. It facilitates precise in-car navigation, effective transport management and accurate search and rescue, to name but a few examples. Following the successful launch of the first two operational Galileo satellites, [...]
15/12/2011
Galileo takes off
The successful launch of the first two operational Galileo satellites on 21 October 2011 confirms Europe’s arrival on the global satellite navigation stage. This is about more than prestige, it's about growth and jobs which are key priorities in the current economic climate. Satellite navigation technologies play an ever-increasing role [...]
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