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The new set of MEPs and Commission officials arriving in Brussels after June's elections need to do far more in this area (Photo: European Commission)

Europe needs better protection of intellectual property

The ‘knowledge economy' is one of those buzzphrases that everyone talks about but no one really seems to understand how to get a grip on.

This week's meeting of the national Lisbon co-ordinators on Friday 24 April, is sure to address related questions such as how to improve conditions for high-tech businesses, be it software, telecommunications or other digital enterprises.

Consider, for example, the IT sector, which by all accounts provides a robust platform for innovation and ...

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

The new set of MEPs and Commission officials arriving in Brussels after June's elections need to do far more in this area (Photo: European Commission)

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

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