By Kai Zenner .... Katja Muñoz et al.
Europe today faces a stark reality: it has slipped from global technological leadership into a position of growing dependence on foreign technologies, leaving its economic prosperity, political stability, and geopolitical standing at risk. Yet the EU has within its grasp all the key ingredients to reverse this trajectory: a vast internal market, a highly skilled workforce, worldclass research institutions, and a strong regulatory tradition. What is missing is not potential, but coordinated action.
This paper offers both an overarching vision and a practical blueprint with concrete proposals to implement. It argues that the EU must move beyond reactive regulation and piecemeal initiatives, instead embracing a unified, principle-based approach that leverages its collective strengths. By implementing bold reforms, the EU can build a digital future where it no longer plays the role of ‘digital colony’ but reclaims its position as a global leader in innovation and technology. The time to act is now — before this unique window of opportunity closes again
This is an excerpt from the executive summary of the publication. The full text can be found here.
