无论是科学出版物、研究人员或接受高质量高等教育人群的总体数量，欧洲与国际合作伙伴（同时也是竞争对手）相比都毫不逊色。
In terms of numbers – whether of scientific publications, researchers, or overall access to high-quality tertiary education – Europe compares favorably with its international partners (which are also competitors).