European Growth and Jobs Monitor. Indicators for Success in the Knowledge Economy

The European Growth and Jobs Monitor: Indicators for Success in the Knowledge Economy shows that Europe has finally turned the corner after years of disappointing performance. The Lisbon targets have come within closer reach than many had predicted. Only one year ago, the Overall Lisbon Performance Indicator stood at a disappointing 0.73; today, that index stands proudly at 0.9 for the EU-15 – surprisingly close to the 1.0 level that would indicate European countries are on track to fulfil the ambitious goals of the 2000 Lisbon Agenda.