Translation of "croissance aussi intelligente " (French → English) :

Investments in telecommunications, notably broadband networks and digital service infrastructures, are a necessary condition for smart but also sustainable and inclusive economic growth of the Union.

1. Welcomes the flagship initiative on resource efficiency, which must include all of Europe’s resources including raw materials such as fuels, minerals and metals and also resources such as food, soil, water, air, and the natural environment; underlines that the policy should promote the sustainable use of resources and focus on investment in sustainable development of territories to secure smart, sustainable and inclusive growth in Europe which contributes to security of energy supply, more energy efficient transport whilst realising the potential of green jobs and competitiveness of European undertakings and improving the quality of ...[+++]life for present and future generations and ensuring intergenerational solidarity;

A. whereas the EU-wide provision of fast broadband networks is of vital importance if the objectives of the EU 2020 strategy are to be achieved, in terms of promoting smart, sustainable, inclusive, territorially cohesive economic growth, improving the employment situation, strengthening Europe’s competitiveness, facilitating scientific research and innovation and thereby enabling all regions, cities, municipalities and sectors of society to benefit from the digital environment and giving them the opportunity to exploit new digital technologies for public services,

A. whereas the EU-wide provision of fast broadband networks is of vital importance if the objectives of the EU 2020 strategy are to be achieved, in terms of promoting smart, sustainable, inclusive, territorially cohesive economic growth, improving the employment situation, strengthening Europe's competitiveness, facilitating scientific research and innovation and thereby enabling all regions, cities, municipalities and sectors of society to benefit from the digital environment and giving them the opportunity to exploit new digital technologies for public services,

The promotion of good health at Union level is also an integral part of 'Europe 2020: A strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth' ("the Europe 2020 Strategy").

The evaluation shall also address the scope for simplification, the internal and external coherence of the measures, the continued relevance of all objectives and their contribution to the Union priorities of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, including their impact on economic, social and territorial cohesion.