Europe’s Economic Security: A Must for Investing in Critical Technology

<p>TLDR: The European Commission has released white papers on economic security that suggest investment screening and export controls, but fail to address the larger goal of securing Europe’s technological and industrial capabilities. The author argues that Europe must establish central resources to co-fund critical technology projects, link economic security to competitiveness, and take strategic bets on projects where Europe can gain a technological edge. Without a serious investment plan, Europe’s economic security will deteriorate.</p>