Milan, 22/10/2002 (Agence Europe) - Commissioner Philippe Busquin took advantage of a conference in Milan to underpin the important role of the regions in the development of European research. "One of the most striking examples is the Ile de France that devotes 3.5% of its regional GDP and close to 3% of its working population to R&D. There are many other examples, especially in Germany and the Nordic countries. But I am pleased to be in such an exemplary region as yours, as Lombardy is part...