European competitiveness is at the centre of this annual publication of the European Commission. The Report provides evidence and analysis on economic developments and subjects related to productivity - the most reliable indicator for competitiveness over the longer term - and is prepared in the...
The 2012 edition of the European Competitiveness Report studies some of the main driving forces of globalization and the opportunities it brings for EU industries. By looking at international trade, global value chains, FDI, energy efficiency of EU exports, clusters and networks and relations wi...
As the EU economy gradually recovers from the longest and deepest recession in post-war history, the 2014 edition of the European Competitiveness Report focuses on firms’ growth – in particular a number of growth-enhancing measures and framework conditions affecting EU firms. These include the a...
European competitiveness is at the centre of this yearly publication of the European Commission. Its main focus is on recent developments in EU productivity growth, the key driver of competitiveness in the long-run. The 2009 edition of the European Competitiveness Report looks at the possible im...
Although the weight of manufacturing in the EU economy is decreasing in favour of services, manufacturing is increasingly seen as a pivotal sector. However, critical mass in the form of a minimum production base is needed. Industrial policy supporting innovation and external competitiveness can ...
European competitiveness is at the centre of this annual publication of the European Commission. The 2010 edition of the European Competitiveness Report includes a review of the EU's overall competitiveness performance, looking at the possible implications of the economic downturn for productivi...