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Opening speech by President von der Leyen at the 6th European Research and Innovation Days

· Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission (European Union)

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· Ursula von der Leyen Wiki · European Commission WikiOpening speech by President von der Leyen at the 6th European Research and Innovation Days

ContextOpening speech at the sixth European Research and Innovation Days, gathering researchers and policymakers; the European Commission proposes EU policies and wants Europe to turn research into innovation.

Why it mattersIt sets out how the EU wants to fund research and unlock venture capital so that discoveries grow into European companies.

Problems raised
  1. Innovation needs stable investment.
  2. Regulatory barriers slow innovators.
  3. High-risk companies lack venture capital.
Solutions proposed
  1. Invest steadily in science.
  2. Remove regulatory barriers.
  3. Unlock venture capital for high-tech firms.
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