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Innovation Union

Innovation does not happen by itself, it needs an innovation-friendly environment to flourish. © Corbis Images
The ‘Innovation Union’ is one of Europe’s antidotes to the financial crisis. It is a way of creating jobs and growth through research and innovation.
The EU is catching up with the US and Japan on innovation. Credit: EBS
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