Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission

“The EU has a strong research base and a vibrant scientific community. It also has a well-developed programme of financial support for research and science and for funding excellence in research – the Horizon 2020 programme. This is key for the performance of our industry and for our ability to compete in strategic sectors in which the EU can make a difference. Improving research infrastructure and making better use of research results is essential to strengthen innovation further, develop new activities and boost the productivity and competitiveness of our economy.”

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Carlos Moedas, EU Commissioner for Research, Science & Innovation

“We will improve the framework conditions that enable the full potential of European research, science and innovation. With the help of the European Parliament, We will ensure that the €80bn Horizon 2020 programme is implemented in the most effective and efficient way. We will defend excellence in science and research. We will raise up the next generation of young, talented and dynamic scientists, researchers and innovators.”

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Günther Oettinger, European Commissioner for Digital Economy & Society

“I will see that my services will contribute to our overall cultural goals through instruments and policies, such as the Connecting Europe Facility; European copyright and other intellectual property rights rules; tools supporting cultural SMEs; the Nexus prize; and the Open Disruptive Innovation scheme under Horizon 2020.”

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Tibor Navracsics, European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport

“In all of our programmes we promote innovative, cross-border projects that spread knowledge and new ideas, and help to develop a sense of European identity … my mission to promote innovation will bring together higher education institutions across Europe, the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, while also drawing on the creative capacities of the culture sector and the input of the Joint Research Centre.”

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Elżbieta Bieńkowska, European Commissioner for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs

“I want to use the Horizon 2020 Programme and other EU policy instruments in order to support close-to-market industrial innovation and key enabling technologies.”

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Violeta Bulc, European Commissioner for Transport

“We need to promote energy efficiency measures and to diversify our energy sources in the area of transport as well.

“We must ensure that EU member states adopt ambitious national objectives for the deployment of the necessary infrastructure. This important development deserves support, including financial support through the Connecting Europe Facility and Horizon 2020.”

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