Policy report: Unlocking investment for EU competitiveness

As U.S. policy shifts redirect capital toward Europe and Brussels advances deregulation, the policy report explores how the EU can attract the necessary investments to boost competitiveness and strengthen its economy.

19 May Member States

Op-ed: The case for a single European defense market

"Buy European," updated procurement rules, military mobility, stronger funding mechanisms and an EU-NATO cooperation framework are the steps needed to overcome fragmentation in Europe's defense sector.

15 May Foreign & Security Policy

Op-ed: European defense independence depends on investment in R&D

The EU must build its defense capability by expanding investment, strengthening ties between universities and industry and retaining control of critical intellectual property.

12 May Member States

Op-ed: SMEs are central to European innovation and must be protected

Unlike corporates and startups, which drive innovation through scale and speed, small and medium-sized enterprises contribute through long-term specialization within supply chains.

11 May Foreign & Security Policy

Op-ed: Europe must compete in the new space race, not just regulate

The EU Space Act must take a twofold approach by catalyzing investment and setting globally recognized standards.

07 May EU Institutions

Q&A: How the EU's digital omnibus could boost SME investment

Roberto Viola, director-general of the Commission's DG Connect, is leading the effort o simplify AI, data and cybersecurity rules. But he warns that "simplification alone is not enough."

06 May Member States

Op-ed: EU deregulation risks undermining green investment in European cities

The European Commission's environmental omnibus proposal could weaken legal certainty, dilute Green Deal standards and discourage long-term investment.

04 May Member States

Policy report: Unlocking investment for EU competitiveness

Trump's policy shifts are driving capital toward the EU, while Brussels pursues deregulation to attract investment. In this context, the report explores what investments the bloc needs to strengthen its competitiveness.

04 May EU Institutions

Europe's aviation industry fights to stay ahead in a decarbonizing world

The EU's aeronautics sector warns its technological edge could erode without a stronger industrial strategy and sustained investment in green innovation.

28 Apr Economics

Seeking stability, investors look to so-called eurobonds

Demand for European debt is rising as global investors diversify away from the U.S. bond market.

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