The Competitiveness Council (COMPET) is a configuration of the

Council of the European Union The Council of the European Union, often referred to in the treaties and other official documents simply as the Council, and informally known as the Council of Ministers, is the third of the seven Institutions of the European Union (EU) as ...

that meets at least four times a year. This council brings together

ministers Minister may refer to: * Minister (Christianity), a Christian cleric ** Minister (Catholic Church) * Minister (government), a member of government who heads a ministry (government department) ** Minister without portfolio, a member of governme ...

responsible for trade, economy, industry, research and innovation and space from all the EU member states. It deals with four policy areas: internal market, industry, research and innovation and space. This council was created in June 2002 through the merging of three previous configurations (Internal Market, Industry and Research).

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About the Competitiveness Council

Press releases of the Competitiveness Council
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