The Commission considers that the key drivers of EU 2020 should be thematic, focused on

the following priorities:

(1) Creating value by basing growth on knowledge. Opportunity and social cohesion will

be enhanced in a world where innovation makes the difference in both products and

processes, harnessing the potential of education, research and of the digital economy;

(2) Empowering people in inclusive societies. The acquisition of new skills, fostering

creativity and innovation, the development of entrepreneurship and a smooth transition

between jobs will be crucial in a world which will offer more jobs in exchange for

greater adaptability;

(3) Creating a competitive, connected and greener economy. The EU should compete

more effectively and increase its productivity by a lower and more efficient

consumption of non-renewable energy and resources in a world of high energy and

resources prices, and greater competition for energy and resources. This will stimulate

growth and help meet our environmental goals. It will benefit all sectors of the

economy, from traditional manufacturing to new hi-tech start ups. Upgrading and

inter-connecting infrastructure, reducing administrative burden and accelerating the

market uptake of innovations will equally contribute to this goal.

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