EU plan for technology institute put to test

The European Commission will launch on 22 February 2006 a Proposal for the creation of a European Institute of Technology, with a start-up budget of up to €2bn. Commission President José Manuel Barroso believes such an Institute would 'act as a pole of attraction for the very best minds, ideas and companies from around the world,' but he is facing strong opposition from academics.

European Commission: DG Education and Culture: European Institute of Technology Consultation http://ec.europa.eu/comm/education/eit/index_en.html

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