Comment Neelie (Kroes)

[...] It's great to be back among you again. Last year, we met and I set out the role of Photonics in European growth. I knew then that, if we decide to move together in the right direction, we can surely make things happen. And in particular, I invited you to engage in an ambitious new public private partnership in the field of photonics. I'm delighted to say that your response to that challenge has been impressive. And there has been much fruitful activity over the course of this year.