The German startup ecosystem is gaining momentum with 3053 startups founded in 2026, the highest number since 2019. With the right policies - both at the national and the EU level - the upturn could be amplified many times over.
If Europe wants to compete with the US and China on AI, stanch market share losses to China’s state-sponsored champions, and improve broadband connectivity, it needs to ensure that it gets its “Rip & Replace" policy right, and right now.
The Consumer Choice Center Europe's new report “Wiser regulation” evaluates the Commission's EU rulebook communication, identifies structural flaws in legislative processes, and offers tech-forward, actionable recommendations for EU institutions and member states.
Tesla's self-driving technology is getting unlocked in Europe, one capital at a time.
The European Commission just gave itself a positive review on the DMA, but Dirk Auer of the ICLE argues this self-grading ignores the DMA’s real costs: broken features, delayed AI, and a decline in European competitiveness. Is the "tech referee" grading its own homework too generously?
As digital sovereignty rises on the agenda, Denmark’s Minister for Digital Affairs, Caroline Stage, and Danish Entrepreneurs’ Peter Kofler argue Europe won’t secure its future by turning inward, but by boosting competitiveness, innovation, and scaling in an open global economy.
When EU policymakers launched the European Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI) under eIDAS 2.0, they promised a secure single ID for seamless cross-border use. But seen through the lens of wicked problems, it’s no silver bullet—more a starting point that merits cautious optimism
The DFA consultation is structured in a traditionally biased way: supporters of more regulation can justify their view, while dissenters cannot. To uphold Better Regulation principles, the Commission should adopt a neutral, balanced survey design.
The Amsterdam court will have to decide between compensating hotels for past losses or focusing on Booking.com’s current conduct, highlighting the broader tension between market fairness and Europe’s global tech competitiveness.
The White House says the EU has committed to not introducing network fees, a significant step in transatlantic digital policy talks. While details about the EU's true commitment remain unclear, such fees risk undermining net neutrality and raising consumer costs, as seen in South Korea.
Germany and Austria have launched simple AI service desks to guide companies under the AI Act. The EU’s €2M version, expected by August 2025, will rely on human staff for general guidance (not thorough legal advice) and respond in 12 EU languages within 2 days.
The American AI Action Plan pushes for “global dominance”, and the EU should follow suit where possible, particularly with regulatory feedback loops and stronger military AI capacity at the Member State level.
Analysis of EU innovation, consumer and tech policy
