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Consequences, opportunities and challenges of modern biotechnology for Europe The analysis report : contributions of modern biotechnology to European policy objectives Biotechnology is generally considered one of the key technologies of the 21st century, with a potentially wide range of applications in e.g. healthcare, agriculture, and industrial production processes. However, this notion has not yet been substantiated, as the diversity of sectors in which biotechnology is applied makes it difficult to investigate its actual degree of diffusion. Against this background and following a request from the European Parliament, the European Commission initiated the Biotechnology for Europe Study (Bio4EU Study). The study's objectives are to assess the contributions of modern biotechnology to the achievement of major European policy goals, and to increase public awareness and understanding of modern biotechnology. This report presents an analysis of the collected data with a view to assessing the contributions of modern biotechnology to major EU policy goals such as economic growth and job creation (Lisbon Agenda), and environmental sustainability and public health (Sustainable Development Strategy). As such, the study can be considered a background document of the Bio4EU synthesis report, which sets out the main findings of the study. • Add to favourites • Recommend this publication • Print publication details Corporate author(s): European Commission, Joint Research Centre Private author(s): Ilias Papatryfon, Eleni Zika, Oliver Wolf Themes: Medical and biological research Target audience: Scientific Key words: biotechnology, information analysis, report, economic growth, labour market, sustainable development, Community policy