Activities of Francesco DE ANGELIS related to 2010/2095(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Industrial policy for the globalised era (debate)
Amendments (3)
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that research and innovation is most effectively addressed at regional level in the proximity of actors such as universities, public research organisations and industry, promoting partnership in knowledge transfer and the exchange of good practices between regions; in this regard, calls on the Commission to invest in innovation clusters and networks, through the full involvement of stakeholders and enhanced cooperation with the European Investment Bank and within the framework of a permanent industrial policy task force;
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Points out that the increase in regional disparities in terms of research and development potential is a challenge that has to be addressed not only in the framework of cohesion policy, but also through research and innovation policy; in this respect, calls for a re-location of fundings to support innovation programmes to enhance the deployment of research into marketed solutions for society, complementary to research fundings;
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Reminds that the roll-out of appropriate digital infrastructures and innovative technologies are a strategic element for increasing the competitiveness of EU regions and industries. The ICT sector has a key role in enhancing productivity of other industrial sector. Modern communication infrastructures with high transmission capacity should primarily be built in underserved regions. This could result in a favourable environment for public and private investments and, importantly, would help raising the digital literacy standard of business;