Euroabstracts, April 2003 - Better business in a bigger Europe
As trade barriers disappear, competition increases. That is why, as the EU stands on the verge of a major expansion, it is also relaunching its commitment to achieve a goal first formulated three years ago in Lisbon - to become the most competitive and dynamic knowledge-based economy in the world. This requires enterprising attitudes, an acceptance of change and novelty, but also the kind of social framework within which people feel secure enough to take risks. Governments need to create the conditions within which companies - especially small companies - can thrive. In other reviews, readers will find tips and ruminations on subjects as diverse as policy benchmarking, gender equality, multimedia content, space debris, obesity and disasters.Euroabstracts is published six times a year in English. It provides brief but authoritative summaries of the key facts and ideas from recent publications on innovation and scientific research from the Commission and other international bodies.