EU member states, the Parliament and Commission have agreed on a 315 billion-euro investment plan while maintaining separate funding for R&D and innovation. The plan aims to jumpstart job-creation and boost competitiveness in the EU.
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Agreement on 315 bn EU investment plan preserves R&D funding after marathon talks
Release Date: 28 May 2015