Europe in the global research landscape

This report analyses the consequences for Europe of the increasing internationalisation of R&D. It assesses Europe’s position in the changing global research landscape and its capacity to respond to new demands on science and technology, and gives particular attention to the dynamics of those key actors of localisation of R&D, the multinational enterprises. The report also homes in on a number of key areas of science and technology for the future, and provides a prospective analysis of Europe’s potential strengths and weaknesses in these areas compared with its global partners. The philosophy throughout is to extend the analysis beyond the triad to include the emerging research-intensive economies, such as China, India, Russia, Brazil and South Africa. The aim is not to present an exhaustive study, but to highlight essential trends which will have an impact on European research policies.