Competitiveness Council
The Council for Competitiveness (Internal Market, Industry, Research and Space) (WBF, English Competitiveness Council , French Conseil "Compétitivité" ) is a formation of the Council of the European Union . In June 2002 the establishment of this council formation was decided; it took over the tasks of three specialist councils (internal market, industry, research). Officially, the council meets four to six times a year. There are also other informal meetings.
Content orientation
The Competitiveness Council deals with the cross-departmental task of improving competitiveness and economic growth in Europe. In particular, it deals with the issues of the internal market , industry , research and tourism . Most of the matters assigned to the Competitiveness Council are legislated according to the Ordinary Legislative Procedure together with the European Parliament .
Depending on the topics on the agenda, the ministers for European policy , economy, industry, research or science or even justice take part in the meetings.
Preparation of legislation
Within the European Commission , the following members prepare the legislative acts for the Competitiveness Council. The political priorities themselves are set by the Council Presidency :
- Commissioner for Competition
- Internal Market and Services Commissioner
- Commissioner for Enterprise and Industry
- Science and Research Commissioner
Web links
- Competitiveness Council
- EU de-briefings on the results of the Council for Competitiveness (Network European Movement Germany )
