E U R O P E 2 0 2 0
A European strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth
2010 must mark a new beginning. I want Europe to emerge stronger from the economic and financial crisis.
The purpose of this document is to inform about the current activities related to the statistical
aspects of the Europe 2020 strategy.
Regional Focus
A series of short papers on regional research
and indicators produced by the Directorate-General
As Europe emerges from an economic crisis that is unprecedented in this generation, long-term challenges—globalization, pressure on resources, and aging populations—are intensifying.
Europe now faces a moment of transformation.
Europe 2020 is a strategy to help Europe emerge stronger from the crisis and prepare the EU economy for the next decade. The European Commission—the executive arm of the European