Key messages from the European Competitiveness Report 2007

This Communication presents the main messages from the European Competitiveness Report 2007. Its focus is on productivity, which is the key driver of competitiveness and welfare in the long term.

The Competitiveness Report was redesigned in 2006 to contribute to a solid analytical underpinning of the microeconomic pillar of Lisbon strategy, while continuing to explore more specific aspects of the competitiveness of the European industry.

Communication from the Commission: Raising productivity growth: key messages from the European Competitiveness Report 2007, Brussels, 31.10.2007 COM(2007) 666 final