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Europe’s challenge is no longer simply competing with foreign companies. It is increasingly competing with state-backed industrial ecosystems. As strategic industries shift from products to infrastructure, Europe faces difficult questions about resilience, sovereignty and the future of open markets.
While much of Europe embraced market liberalisation, France maintained a stronger belief in the strategic role of the state. Today, as debates over industrial policy, energy security and technological sovereignty return, France’s economic model appears more relevant than it has in decades.
When seven European technology leaders issued a joint call for action, much of the discussion focused on regulation. Yet the significance of the coalition may lie elsewhere. By bringing together companies from semiconductors, telecommunications, industrial systems, software, artificial intelligence and aerospace, the statement reveals a broader shift in European thinking: from individual sectors toward interconnected technology ecosystems.
A new global nuclear race is underway. As the United States, China and Russia accelerate their strategies, Europe faces mounting pressure to keep up. This article explores how technology, geopolitics and industrial ambition are reshaping the future of nuclear energy. ⚡
Last Friday at Nieuwspoort, former ASML CEO Peter Wennink presented his report, “The Netherlands: From Delay to Action”, outlining a roadmap for the country’s economic future. Central to his vision is a shift toward a technologically advanced and highly productive society, supported by top-tier education and resilient economic structures. Wennink emphasizes that the Netherlands cannot rely on incremental policy adjustments alone; achieving long-term prosperity requires decisive action to secure technological leadership and strengthen national earning capacity.
