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The European Commission wants help in identifying identify barriers to the development of offshore wind energy – and what might be done to overcome them.

R&D Commissioner Janez Potočnik is keen to see his country, Slovenia, advancing the European Research Area during its EU Presidency. But, asks Nuala Moran, is the necessary momentum there?

As the Commission embarks on its ambitious lead markets project, it is becoming clear that handing out public money is not part of the plan.

The Commission has announced the 22 members of the European Research Area Board, charged with advising on the creation of the European Research Area.

The European Commission has told Hungary to change tax laws which limit R&D tax exemptions to research carried out in the country.

It may be a cheap imitation of the original vision, but Europe’s answer to MIT goes ahead. Now wait for the wrangling on where to site it.

The European Commission wants member states to adopt a code of conduct for nanotechnology research at universities, research institutes and companies.

The European Commission has proposed measures to make it easier for venture capital firms to raise funds and make investments across national borders.

The European Commission is to fund joint research in the science of measurement in 32 member states, advancing moves to create the single European Research Area.

Using Europe’s €1,700 billion annual public procurement budget to stimulate innovation is an idea whose time is coming – slowly.