Brussels, 17/06/2014 (Agence Europe) - Despite what may be said, Europe is a driving force of innovation, according to Commissioner Michel Barnier. He was speaking during the European Patents Office 2014 European Inventor Prize awards ceremony on Tuesday 17 June. This ceremony is similar to the Oscars for technology and innovation. Four prizes were awarded to Europeans, including Artur Fischer from Germany, for his wall plug; Peter Home Jensen, Claus Hélix-Nielsen and Danielle Keller for a...