EU research, technological development and innovation policy (original) (raw)
2018, Peter Biegelbauer and Matthias Weber, “EU Research, TechnologHubert Heinelt/Sybille Münch (Eds.): Handbook of European Policies: Interpretive Approaches to the EU
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The paper examines the evolution of EU research, technological development, and innovation (RTDI) policy, highlighting its significance in European integration and competitiveness. It focuses on the role of policy frames constructed by the European Commission, emphasizing how narratives and discourses have shaped the development of this policy area. The analysis scrutinizes the historical context since the inception of framework programmes, illustrating the interplay between policy framing and the political dynamics that influence RTDI initiatives.
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