Press Release – 3333rd Council Competitiveness (Internal Market, Industry, Research and Space) meeting – Brussels, 25 September 2014

Main results of the Council:

- Industrial competitiveness

Following a debate, the Council adopted conclusions aimed at systematically integrating industrial competitiveness issues into all relevant EU policy areas (such as environment, climate, energy, trade, competition, state aid, regional policies, etc.) with a view to creating a stronger industrial base for the EU economy.

- EU strategy for growth and jobs

The Council held a debate on the mid-term review of the Europe 2020 strategy for growth and jobs. The debate focused on aspects related to the achievement of a well-integrated internal market and the development of an agenda in support of industrial competitiveness. The main aim of the review is to draw lessons from the first four years of the strategy's implementation and to ensure it continues to be an effective tool for jobs and growth creation in the coming years.

ESO: Background information: Press Release: Council conclusions on mainstreaming of industrial competitiveness http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-council-conclusions-on-mainstreaming-of-industrial-competitiveness/

EurActiv, 26.09.14: French wary of ‘fake money’ in EU’s €300bn investment plan http://www.euractiv.com/sections/euro-finance/french-wary-fake-money-eus-eu300bn-investment-plan-308739

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