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Trade • Competition
Trade • Competition
European Competitiveness
Report 2010
The 2010 edition of the European Competitiveness
Report includes a review of the EU’s overall
competitiveness performance, looking at the
possible implications of the economic downturn
for productivity, followed by four in-depth analyses
on a number of key developments that may have a
significant impact on competitiveness: the changing
pattern of trade in intermediate products and EU
manufacturing supply chains; foreign corporate R
& D and innovation activities in the EU; European
competitiveness in key enabling technologies; and
innovation and competitiveness of the creative
industries in the EU.
2011 — 219 pp. — 21 × 29.7 cm
ISBN 978-92-79-17620-3
Cat. No: NB-AK-10-001-EN-C
Price (excluding VAT): €12
Key publications of the European Union 2011
Available only in English (EN)
Doing business with the
European Commission
Tips for potential contractors
The European Commission is the executive arm of the
European Union: it administrates the EU budget and
supervises the implementation of common policies.
To carry out its tasks, the European Commission
needs a wide array of goods and services, ranging
from consultancy on policies and legislation, to
courier services, office equipment and maintenance of
premises. Some 9 000 contracts are awarded each year
through public procurement procedures. This may be
a business opportunity for your company!
Interested This guide will help you get your bearings
and tell you where to look for details.
2009 — 16 pp. — 21 × 21 cm
ISBN 978-92-79-13796-9
Cat. No: KV-81-08-537-EN-C
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