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The EU 2020 strategy is intended to help the bloc return to sustainable growth after the recent recession (Photo: caruba)

Commission set for limited role on 2020 targets

Draft conclusions for this week's European Summit (25-26 March) suggest EU leaders are preparing to give the European Commission only a limited role in setting national targets under the bloc's 2020 economic strategy.

The targets are intended to coax member states to spend more on research and development, reduce poverty and increase education and employment levels, as well as meeting international environmental commitments.

With commentators largely disparaging about the new pla...

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The EU 2020 strategy is intended to help the bloc return to sustainable growth after the recent recession (Photo: caruba)

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