http://www.montesquieu-institute.eu/9353000/1/j9vvhfxcd6p0lcl/vicyffri83lm Nieuws bij EU 2020-strategie nl 2013-05-22T05:42:50+00:00 PDC daily 1 1970-01-01T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.montesquieu-institute.eu/9353000/1/j9vvhfxcd6p0lcl/vj9lf8fp03y3?ctx=vicyffri83lm&s0e=vhdubxdwqrzw European Commission 2013-05-12T22:00:00+00:00 http://www.montesquieu-institute.eu/9353000/1/j9vvhfxcd6p0lcl/vj9955pqtgzo?ctx=vicyffri83lm&s0e=vhdubxdwqrzw Key enabling technologies and innovative SMEs - Roundtable 2013-04-29T22:00:00+00:00 http://www.montesquieu-institute.eu/9353000/1/j9vvhfxcd6p0lcl/vj9955iedhzj?ctx=vicyffri83lm&s0e=vhdubxdwqrzw COWIN is an initiative supported by the European Commission under the 7th Framework Programme and is dedicated to the optimisation of smart systems value creation through the better exploitation of research projects results. Through its strong actions, COWIN encourages collaborations between the smart systems community and the players, active at the applications level. COWIN is a first step towards bridging the gap between technologies and market. COWIN also works hand-in-hand with researchers and companies active in the smart systems field to support their diagnostics market penetration by helping them to find the right processes, partners and resources. 2013-04-28T22:00:00+00:00 http://www.montesquieu-institute.eu/9353000/1/j9vvhfxcd6p0lcl/vj97i8uw2qza?ctx=vicyffri83lm&s0e=vhdubxdwqrzw Gender Equality Minister Kathleen Lynch TD is hosting an EU Presidency conference entitled ‘Women’s Economic Engagement and the Europe 2020 Agenda’ in Dublin Castle today and tomorrow Tuesday 30th April. Speakers have told delegates at the conference that Member States must address barriers which limit opportunities both for women and economic growth. 2013-04-28T22:00:00+00:00 http://www.montesquieu-institute.eu/9353000/1/j9vvhfxcd6p0lcl/vj954ranz6kx?ctx=vicyffri83lm&s0e=vhdubxdwqrzw Scoreboard shows EU more innovative, but gap between countries widening 2013-04-26T22:00:00+00:00 http://www.montesquieu-institute.eu/9353000/1/j9vvhfxcd6p0lcl/vj964025uqpd?ctx=vicyffri83lm&s0e=vhdubxdwqrzw ​What should be the role of research and innovation in taking steps towards "Smart regions"? How to make this transformation happen in practice and through which instruments and projects? This was the focus of debate during a conference entitled "Pioneering Europe 2020 Smart Regions" organised on the occasion of the meeting of the Committee of the Regions' commission for Education, Youth, Culture and Research (EDUC) in Espoo (Finland) on 25-26 April. 2013-04-25T22:00:00+00:00 http://www.montesquieu-institute.eu/9353000/1/j9vvhfxcd6p0lcl/vj954ryxojzt?ctx=vicyffri83lm&s0e=vhdubxdwqrzw 2013-04-25T22:00:00+00:00 http://www.montesquieu-institute.eu/9353000/1/j9vvhfxcd6p0lcl/vj914qo52pzw?ctx=vicyffri83lm&s0e=vhdubxdwqrzw Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are a key driver for sustainable growth and job creation as they represent 99% of businesses in the EU. Therefore, supporting SMEs through ensuring a competitive business environment has always been high on the agenda of the European Commission. In the current economic situation these powerful motors of the economy in the Member States deserve even more attention to ensure that they have the means to develop their full potential and thus deliver smart, sustainable and inclusive growth- the main priorities of the Europe 2020 Strategy. To tackle this challenge, innovation and cutting-edge business ideas play a key role in remaining competitive. 2013-04-22T22:00:00+00:00 http://www.montesquieu-institute.eu/9353000/1/j9vvhfxcd6p0lcl/vj8q5ddvcwzp?ctx=vicyffri83lm&s0e=vhdubxdwqrzw A majority of EU Member States have made progress on the Europe 2020 education targets to reduce the rate of early school leaving to below 10% and increase the share of young people with higher education (tertiary or equivalent) qualifications to above 40% by 2020, according to new figures for 2012 released by Eurostat today. 2013-04-10T22:00:00+00:00 http://www.montesquieu-institute.eu/9353000/1/j9vvhfxcd6p0lcl/vj8j43iaa0z8?ctx=vicyffri83lm&s0e=vhdubxdwqrzw Public consultation to inform future EU energy and climate change polices (2020-2030). 2013-04-03T22:00:00+00:00