Comment Neelie (Kroes)

[...] They are based on joint efforts and cooperation, which are essential for our smart, successful and efficient recovery; essential because the problems we face today are simply beyond the means and capacities of individual Member States or single companies. I have had a lot of contact with some of you, for instance in the field of medicine, and I remember visiting the biggest laboratories in Europe and the world and being told they will not have the necessary investment to innovate in some medicines.