She distinguished between EU competences and national ones.
But national governments contend that the trade deal touches on national competences and requires their approval.
That means developing, not axing, competences and dynamism in the public sector.
So is it time to invent a new division of power, competences and above all democratic levers?
We've been running research projects with FH Joaneum, TU Wien, Austrian Institute of Technology and the European Space Agency, to share competences and create new services for cyclists.
We will examine the balance of the EU's existing competences and will, in particular, work to limit the application of the working time directive in the United Kingdom.
"We used to start by identifying our core competences and then looking for market opportunities," he says.
But, given the scant interest of EU members in transferring further competences (and juicy international positions) to the EU level, the chances of this seem remote.
But within a few years, their descriptions of themselves shift to more abstract, internal, or psychological qualities, including their competences and skills relative to those of others.
Typically a firm will focus on one or two core competences, and outsource other things to its allies.Sometimes this merely means sharing resources on a big project.
They can also bid on open shifts, matching their skills, competences and seniority level, and see their expected and actual salary for the month".
