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On Friday, 2905.Latvian Minister for Education and Science, Mārīte Seile chaired the meeting of the EU Competitiveness Council (COMPET) in Brussels. The Council adopted conclusions on the ERA roadmap for 2015-2020 and on the ERA advisory structure.

The Council also adopted conclusions on open, data-intensive and networked research .

After the meeting, Mārīte Seile , Minister for Education and Science of Latvia, said that "the foundation of a modern and innovative economic system in Europe requires the development of the European Research Area and the European Digital Agenda. Innovation must foster prosperity and be at the service of EU citizens".

Ministers also exchanged views on the development of a European agenda for open science .

Press conference following the meeting:

http://tvnewsroom.consilium.europa.eu/event/competitiveness-council-may-2015/press-conference-part-16551962269391750455

Outcome of the Council meeting:

https://eu2015.lv/images/notikumi/20150529_Outcome_of_the_Council_meeting_EN.pdf

More on the Council:

http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/compet/2015/05/28-29/

Meeting documents:

Council conclusions on the review of the European Research Area advisory structure (.pdf)

Council conclusions on the European Research Area Roadmap 2015-2020 (.pdf)

Council conclusions on open, data-intensive and networked research as a driver for faster and wider innovation (.pdf)

Policy debate. Towards open and excellent European science - follow up to the Science 2.0 public consultation (.pdf)

Ms. Stefania GIANNINI, Italian Minister for Education, Universities and Research and Ms. Marite SEILE, Latvian Minister for Education and Science

Ms Mārīte Seile, Latvian Minister for Education and Science and Mr Chris AGIUS, Maltese Parliamentary Secretary for Research, Innovation, Youth and Sport