The European Commission's Science and Knowledge Service Joint Research Centre - Evaluation of its relations with industry

A panel of high-level experts from the world of industry and business evaluated the JRC’s relationship with European industry. They see the JRC as the Science and Knowledge Service of the European Commission fulfilling its roles and functions in ‘science for policy’, running a nuclear research programme and emulating the unique pan-European public research and technology organisation (RTO). Many of the EU policies, regulations and standards supported by the JRC have a direct influence on industrial performance, competitiveness and the functioning of the internal market. Hence, the question whether there is scope for enhancing the JRC’s relationships with industry receives a solid ‘yes’ as an answer. The panel expresses the wish that the report facilitates a more effective relationship in the future. The report concludes with detailed advice and suggestions to achieve further success, grouped in three headline recommendations: • Organise specific operational improvement • Work more consciously with industry • Take initiative to enhance the EU innovation ecosystemJRC.DDG2-Deputy Director-General in charge of Directorates B,C,D,E,F,

The Challenge of Resilience in a Globalised World

Resilience determines the capacity to successfully deal with difficult events and to adapt and overcome adversity. It creates stability in a changing world which in turn promotes job creation, economic growth and environmental sustainability. Resilience is a fundamental prerequisite for Europe as the largest integrated economic area in the world and has an important social dimension which requires the active cooperation of all stakeholders; citizens, the private sector, governments and NGOs included. This report discusses the concept of resilience from different perspectives and the role of science in the continuous process of building a resilient, stable, competitive and prosperous Europe.JRC.G-Institute for the Protection and Security of the Citizen (Ispra