http://www.euractiv.com/Latests DocumentsUNEenSat, 21 Nov 2009 14:23:42 GMThttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss5editor@euractiv.comwebmaster@euractiv.comhttp://www.euractiv.com/cssea/logo.gifhttp://www.euractiv.com/10360http://euractiv.com/en/enterprise-jobs/new-eu-innovation-plan-boost-creative-clusters/article-187529?Ref=RSSOfficials charged with drafting Europe's first 'innovation act' are looking at ways to boost creative clusters, which are seen as a driver of innovation and job creation.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:50:00 GMTtcm:29-187529-16http://euractiv.com/en/enterprise-jobs/brussels-readies-plans-eu-2020-strategy/article-187450?Ref=RSSThe European Commission will propose plans for a wide-ranging strategy to lift the EU out of recession next week, inviting member states to lead Europe towards a green, knowledge-based economy by 2020, according to a draft paper seen by EurActiv.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMTtcm:29-187450-16http://euractiv.com/en/enterprise-jobs/regions-fear-worst-crisis-come/article-187406?Ref=RSSEurope's local and regional authorities fear the economic climate next year could be even worse than 2009, according to a new survey. This is despite a return to growth in the eurozone economies and official predictions that the global financial picture will brighten in 2010.Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMTtcm:29-187406-16http://euractiv.com/en/enterprise-jobs/smes-facing-information-barrier-eu-defence-market/article-187395?Ref=RSSSmall and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) struggle to win contracts in the EU's defence sector because they face a yawning information deficit, according to a new report commissioned by the EU executive.Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:48:00 GMTtcm:29-187395-16http://euractiv.com/en/enterprise-jobs/eu-companies-increase-rd-investment-despite-crisis/article-187380?Ref=RSSEuropean firms increased investment in industrial research and development by more than their US or Japanese competitors last year, despite battling a global economic crisis. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:45:00 GMTtcm:29-187380-16http://euractiv.com/en/enterprise-jobs/meps-raise-fears-services-directive-delay/article-187281?Ref=RSSMembers of the European Parliament this week urged EU member states to step up their efforts to ensure the Services Directive is implemented into national law within the agreed deadline of 31 December 2009, but more importantly, that they implement it correctly.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMTtcm:29-187281-16http://euractiv.com/en/enterprise-jobs/eu-innovation-manifesto-turns-spotlight-funding-skills/article-187215?Ref=RSSThe "scale and ambition" of the European Union's structural funds for regional development should be expanded to strengthen investment in research and knowledge, according to an expert report published today (12 November) by the EU. European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said the document would feed into the ongoing discussion on the shape of Europe's innovation policy. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:51:00 GMTtcm:29-187215-16http://euractiv.com/en/enterprise-jobs/eit-chief-launches-funding-plea-innovation-projects/article-187216?Ref=RSSThe new European Institute for Innovation and Technology (EIT) is working to attract private funds to ensure its flagship research consortia are sustainable EIT Director, Gérard de Nazelle has told EurActiv Hungary in an interview.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:01:00 GMTtcm:29-187216-16http://euractiv.com/en/enterprise-jobs/eesc-boss-green-revolution-include-low-earners/article-187096?Ref=RSSThe drive to "green" the EU economy will only succeed if it provides real solutions for low income earners and works towards a "renewed sense of shared prosperity," according to Mario Sepi, president of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), an EU advisory body.Fri, 6 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMTtcm:29-187096-16http://euractiv.com/en/enterprise-jobs/european-patent-office-study-green-innovation/article-186982?Ref=RSSThe European Patent Office (EPO) has embarked on a detailed study to map the growth in eco-innovation since the introduction of the Kyoto Protocol on climate change. The move comes ahead of the next month's UN climate summit in Copenhagen and as major industry players line up behind green technology.Fri, 6 Nov 2009 07:55:00 GMTtcm:29-186982-16