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"I would like to speak about the present state of the Lisbon Process. I remember the time when Soviet dictator Khrushchev declared that the Soviet Union would catch up with the USA in seven years. I also remember that he failed.
Although the European Union has every opportunity of accomplishing its aims, the Lisbon report is nevertheless a cause for concern. As Wim Kok has said, the dreams of catching up with the USA have been put on the back burner. Instead, the European Union is dealing with the question of how to halt economic decline.
I would join with my colleague Mr Radwan in giving credit to the Dutch presidency, and its bold and vigorous leadership. This is promising. However, in order to regain lost time, we need to concentrate more on one aspect – the motivation of the Process. Indeed, clear and strong motivation, together with an emphasis on results, has been the driving force behind the success of our competitors, USA and Japan.
Second, the European Union should aim for a systemic approach to research and development activities and innovation. Wim Kok’s report stresses the need to give top priority to research and development, but special emphasis ought to be placed on the applied side of research in particular. So what is required is not less research, but more development work.
Third, it is especially important to base all our planned activities on the needs of innovation as a whole, and to motivate business leaders accordingly.
Fourth, the present funding schemes for innovation in research are unfortunately too administration-centred, and do not promote the practical application of results. One of the biggest problems is that funding is often directed into closed and ineffective systems. Therefore it is our task today not just to rely on attractive plans, but to show the political will to actually implement those plans. This is our responsibility to our voters. Thank you."@en1
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