Press Release: Competitiveness Council meeting (Internal Market, Industry and Research), Brussels, 3-4 December 2009

Amongst items discussed: Guidance on Future Priorities for European Research and Research-based Innovation; Enhanced Governance of the European Research Area; The Future of Information and Communication Technologies Research, Innovation and Infrastructures; Joint Programming of Research in Europe; Consumer Rights Directive; Enhanced Patent System for Europe; Towards a Competitive, Innovative and Eco-efficient Europe; Better Regulation; European Private Company; Priorities for the Internal Market;