Brussels, 31/03/2008 (Agence Europe) - On Friday 28 March, the European Commission adopted a proposal to debate in codecision the aim of declaring 2009 the European Year of Creativity and Innovation. Although the Commission does not propose that a specific budget should be allocated for the initiative, it does envisage member states appointing national coordinators who can cooperate through a small steering group at EU level. According to its proposal, activities in this initiative should...