In terms of internal policy, and according to the Lisbon Strategy, the Commission should, at a Community level as well as at a national level, unequivocally support elements of a modern economy such as scientific research, innovation and information society technologies. ###>Face à une concurrence mondiale de plus en plus féroce, il est également essentiel d’ élaborer une stratégie qui permette aux employeurs et aux employés de s’ adapter aux changements actuels.