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André Sapir - Europe is not putting its money where its mouth is (Photo: ULB)

Top economist urges Europe to 'get cracking' on Lisbon goals

Very few people would argue that the EU’s economic aim to be the most competitive economy in the world by 2010 is going especially well. Some blame the Commission for not providing leadership. Others blame individual EU Member States for not implementing measures agreed at EU levels.

But this merely detracts from the real issues that Europe needs to face, says Andre Sapir, senior economic advisor to the Commission and a noted expert on the EU economy.

In an interview with the EU...

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André Sapir - Europe is not putting its money where its mouth is (Photo: ULB)

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