What does the EU do? - Innovation policies

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What was the aim of the Euratom?

For the EU countries to exploit nuclear energy for peaceful purposes with the help of a Joint Research Centre (JCR)

What has been done to keep up with the pace of increasing global competition?


Joint research at EU level is designed to complement  national research programmes. It focuses on projects that bring together a number of laboratories in several EU countries. It also supports fundamental research in fields.

Moreover, it encourages research and technological development in key industries such as electronics and computers, which face stiff competition from outside Europe.

What are reasons to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels?

1. Half of all energy sources in the EU are imported, therefore the EU is more vulnerable to cuts in supply or price hikes caused by international crises.
2. Because of global warming.
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What steps will have to be taken in the future to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels?

1. Saving energy by using it more intelligently
2. Developing alternative energy sources
3. Increasing international cooperation

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