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23 May 2016

Blueprint for cities and regions as launch pads for digital transformation

Published : Mon, 23 May 2016 Digital transformation doesn't only enable economic growth, but also the improvement of the quality of life for all citizens. This blueprint, prepared by the Strategic Policy Forum on Digital Entrepreneurship, i...

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20 April 2016

The return of the older worker

The activity (or participation) rate measures the share of working-age people who are in the labour force, including both those in employment and unemployment. There has been a constant growth in activity rates among developed countries during the last de...

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12 April 2016

Employment: Quarterly Review highlights steady improvement in activity rate in the EU

The slow but consistent recovery of the EU's economy continues, accompanied by a gradual increase in the employment rate and a gradual decline in the unemployment rate.

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06 April 2016

Launch of the OECD–EUIPO report on the economic impact of counterfeit trade

Published : Wed, 06 Apr 2016 Event: 18/04/2016 @ OECD Conference Centre Counterfeit and pirated trade is a significant economic risk that undermines innovation and hampers economic growth. This open launch event will present the key findings...

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16 March 2016

Steel industry: Commission takes action to preserve sustainable jobs and growth

Published : Wed, 16 Mar 2016 The Commission suggests policy measures to support the European steel sector to overcome its serious challenges, largely due to global overcapacity.

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12 April 2016

Workshop on industrial technologies for regional growth

Synergies between EU funding for research & innovation and structural funds are essential to develop regional research and innovation capacities, and drive the economic growth in Europe.

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02 March 2016

eSkills for Jobs 2016

Published : Wed, 02 Mar 2016 Event: 16/03 > 16/03/2016 @ AFAS Circustheater Join us on March 16 in The Hague to discuss the key actions needed to develop the digital and Key Enabling Technologies (KETs) skills required to fuel th...

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16 March 2016

9th International conference for improving energy efficiency in commercial buildings and smart communities

The commercial and public building sector is one of the fastest growing energy consuming sectors. This is mainly due to the growth of commercial and public activities and their associated demand for heating, cooling ventilation (HVAC), ICT services and li...

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09 February 2016

Study on the Competitiveness of the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Industry

Published : Tue, 09 Feb 2016 The main objective of this study is to assess the EU’s competitiveness in the electrical and electronic industries compared to major competing economies of the developed and the emerging world.

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26 January 2016

Commission launches GEAR 2030 to boost competitiveness and growth in the automotive sector

Published : Tue, 26 Jan 2016 To ensure a co-ordinated approach and to address the challenges faced by the European automotive industry, the Commission has launched a new High Level Group for the automotive industry: GEAR 2030.

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