Wikinomics and the Era of Openness: European Innovation at a Crossroads March 2010 Economy Innovation Knowledge Society A timely contribution to the Europe 2020 strategy, this e-brief explores the changing nature of innovation, towards more open, collaborative and inter-disciplinary systems. Entitled Wikinomics and the Era of Openness:… Download READ MORE -
Innovating Indicators: Choosing the Right Targets for EU 2020 December 2009 Economy Innovation With reflection on the EU 2020 in full swing, Ann Mettler weighs into the debate with an analysis about the political economy of indicators, as well as concrete recommendations on… Download READ MORE -
Europe 2020: Why Skills are Key for Europe’s Future December 2009 Digital Future of Work Knowledge Society As part of the Lisbon Council’s contribution to the Europe 2020 strategy, Paul Hofheinz, president of the Lisbon Council, argues that this crucial agenda should prioritise skills acquisition and the… Download READ MORE -
European Growth and Jobs Monitor Autumn Update November 2009 Economy European Union Future of Work The autumn update of The European Growth and Jobs Monitor, a bi-annual study published by the Lisbon Council and Allianz SE, looks at the ongoing controversy regarding exit strategies –… Download READ MORE -
A New Dawn: Ten Recommendations for the New European Commission November 2009 Economy European Union Innovation In this e-brief, Ann Mettler, executive director of the Lisbon Council, takes stock of the past five years – what has worked, what hasn’t – and explains what might be… Download READ MORE -
Blueprint for Consumer Policy in Europe: Making Markets Work with and for People November 2009 Economy European Union Knowledge Society In a Lisbon Council e-brief, Meglena Kuneva, European commissioner for consumer affairs, enters the debate on the future of the internal market. A compelling call to position European policy making… Download READ MORE -
The 2009 European Growth and Jobs Monitor March 2009 Economy European Union Knowledge Society The Lisbon Council and Allianz SE jointly published The 2009 European Growth and Jobs Monitor on 09 March, the authoritative annual ranking of European Union countries based on criteria for… Download READ MORE -
Why to How: Reflections on the Lisbon Agenda Post-2010 November 2008 Economy European Union Knowledge Society Dubbed From Why to How: Reflections on the Lisbon Agenda Post-2010, this e-brief lays out the importance of shifting the focus from why reforms are necessary, to how they can be… Download READ MORE -
University Systems Ranking: Citizens and Society in the Age of Knowledge November 2008 Economy Knowledge Society The University Systems Ranking is the culmination of a year-long research project in which we set out to measure and rank countries based on the ability of their tertiary education systems… Download READ MORE -
The 2008 European Growth and Jobs Monitor March 2008 Economy European Union The Lisbon Council and Allianz SE jointly published The 2008 European Growth and Jobs Monitor on 03 March, the authoritative annual ranking of European Union countries based on criteria for… Download READ MORE -
Consumers and Competition: Unlocking Europe’s Drivers of Productivity December 2007 Economy European Union Innovation In a landmark publication, William W. Lewis, director emeritus of the McKinsey Global Institute, and Ann Mettler, executive director of the Lisbon Council, explain why consumer-oriented policies are good for… Download READ MORE -
The 2007 European Growth and Jobs Monitor March 2007 Economy European Union Knowledge Society Together with Allianz SE, the Lisbon Council launches The European Growth and Jobs Monitor: Indicators for Success in the Knowledge Economy. The report demonstrates that reform is paying off, with… Download READ MORE -