Η Επιτροπή των Περιφερειών υποστηρίζει αυτήν την άποψη και συμφωνεί ότι είναι σημαντικό να εδραιωθούν τα επιτεύγματα του TEMPUS.
These are important objectives in the modernization of the higher education system through the TEMPUS programme and the COR feels that the universities have a pivotal role to play in the economic life of their regions and that university-industry links must be developed.