1 Innovation performances in Europe: a long term perspective Francesco Bogliacino and Mario Pianta March 2009 European Commission contract ENTR 2007-11-[01] with the Maastricht Economic Research Institute on Innovation and Technology, in collaboration with Italy's National Research Council and Lunaria Disclaimer: The views expressed in this report, as well as the information included in it, do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of the European Commission and in no way commit the institution. Contact: Mario Pianta, m.pianta@uniurb.it