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Trade • Competition European Competitiveness Report 2010 The 2010 edition of the European Competitiveness Report includes a review of the EU’s overall competitiveness performance, looking at the possible implications of the economic downturn for productivity, followed by four in-depth analyses on a number of key developments that may have a significant impact on competitiveness: the changing pattern of trade in intermediate products and EU manufacturing supply chains; foreign corporate R & D and innovation activities in the EU; European competitiveness in key enabling technologies; and innovation and competitiveness of the creative industries in the EU.

Available only in English (EN)

2011 — 219 pp. — 21 × 29.7 cm ISBN 978-92-79-17620-3 Cat. No: NB-AK-10-001-EN-C Price (excluding VAT): €12

Doing business with the European Commission Tips for potential contractors

The European Commission is the executive arm of the European Union: it administrates the EU budget and supervises the implementation of common policies.

To carry out its tasks, the European Commission needs a wide array of goods and services, ranging from consultancy on policies and legislation, to courier services, office equipment and maintenance of premises. Some 9 000 contracts are awarded each year through public procurement procedures. This may be a business opportunity for your company!

Interested? This guide will help you get your bearings and tell you where to look for details.

Available in 22 official languages of the EU

2009 — 16 pp. — 21 × 21 cm ISBN 978-92-79-13796-9 Cat. No: KV-81-08-537-EN-C FREE