Jul 2, 2025|Public Policy news
Why Europe needs a Connectivity Union
Mario Draghi’s report on the future of European competitiveness came with a grave warning for policymakers. The challenge facing Europe’s economy is existential. And now, with the looming threat of increased tariffs on European exports to the United States, could the need for a new approach be any clearer?
Draghi highlights Europe’s innovation gap: firms spend billions less on R&D than US counterparts.