Michiel Scheffer — Europe Must Build What It Invents

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Michiel Scheffer wants Europe to do more than finance scientific discovery. His vision for the European Innovation Council connects research, patient capital, industrial demand and strategic procurement—turning breakthrough technologies into companies, production capacity and European power.

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Christine Lagarde — The Euro Cannot Build Europe Alone

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Christine Lagarde has broadened the language of central banking beyond inflation and interest rates. Her vision reveals Europe’s deeper dilemma: a common currency cannot create economic scale, monetary sovereignty or integrated capital markets without corresponding political architecture.

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Ursula von der Leyen — Europe Must Learn to Act

Monday, August 31, 2026

Under Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission has moved beyond regulation towards crisis management, industrial strategy and geopolitical coordination. Her vision is of a Europe capable of acting—but its growing executive ambition raises questions about power and accountability.

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