Day: December 18, 2018

Press Centre – 2018 Industrial RD Scoreboard: EU companies increase research investment amidst a global technological race

Companies in the European Union have increased their investment in research and development (R&D) for the eighth consecutive year. In 2017, they invested 5.5% more in R&D activities than the year before. This growth is driven by the automobile, health and ICT sectors. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – EU fish farming: research to reel in the competition

A chip to monitor fish health is just one innovation linked to an EU-funded project aimed at boosting European aquaculture by facilitating research. The possible future benefit for consumers is more high-quality fish. Powered by WPeMatico

Employment and social developments in Europe: Record number of people in employment in the EU

The winter edition of the Commission’s Employment and Social Development in Europe (ESDE) Quarterly Review confirms overall positive labour market developments. Total employment hit a new record of 239.3 million people in the third quarter of 2018. Powered by WPeMatico