Setting the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) in motion: first steps towards the nomination of the members of the EIT Governing Board
The European Commissioner for Education and Culture, Ján Figeľ, announced to the European Parliament and the Council on 5 February the composition of the ad-hoc Identification Committee that will recommend members of the future EIT Governing Board. This Identification Committee will guarantee the independence, legitimacy and credibility of the identification process. Starting in February 2008, the work of the identification Committee is expected to take around four months.