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Abstract
The article consists of two parts. The first part, appearing in this issue, describes the fundamental principles of the Lisbon Strategy which is intended to radically transform the European economy into a knowledge-based economy (KBE). The attainment of this type of economy is meant to be served by the creation of a so-called European Research Area (ERA). The basic documents of the European Union are described, highlighting the key significance of research, innovation and education in a knowledge-based society (KBS). Concerning the role of R&D, the main plans in this sphere are presented, followed by a discussion of the chief tasks that should be performed as a result of the formation of a European Research Area. A basic package of essential economic reforms permitting the implementation of the Lisbon Strategy, as well as basic instruments of realising the development of a KBS, are also discussed. Further in the article, problems connected with the implementation of the Strategy are addressed, and the undertakings currently in progress on the eve of the enlargement of the European Union are pointed out. Doubts and reflections about the possibilities and barriers to the realisation of the Strategy merit particular attention. In conclusion, the article presents figures illustrating the progress of various countries along the path set by the principles of the Lisbon Strategy and considers the chances of its realisation. The second part of the article, devoted to Poland, will appear in the next issue.
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