April 2026 — The Continent Wakes Up to Its Own Power For decades, Europe relied on American and Chinese technology giants to power its digital life. But as geopolitical tensions flare, as surveillance laws blur borders, and as the specter of vendor lock-in looms over every government server, a new …
This trend report analyzes the latest data from the European Patent Office (EPO), specifically focusing on the 2025 milestone where patent applications exceeded 200,000 for the first time. The report highlights a shifting landscape of global innovation 2025, with a focus on how the European Union, the United States, and …
The Paradox: High Volume, Low Velocity For years, a startling paradox has defined the European tech landscape: Europe creates more startups than the United States, yet it fails to turn them into global giants. In 2025, the continent continued to outpace the US in new company registrations at the seed …
The year 2026 has become a crossroads for the European project. As the continent watches the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) navigate the stormy waters of Brussels, the “Made in Europe” label has transformed from a simple sticker into a battleground for the soul of the Single Market. This trend report …
Paris-based Mistral, which developed the chatbot Le Chat, is investing around €1,3 billion in a large data center in Borlänge, Sweden. The data center is moving into the former Kvarnsveden paper mill, where Northvolt previously had plans for a battery factory. This is one of many developments in the European …
Tech sovereignty in the EU refers to the bloc’s ability to control its own digital destiny— encompassing hardware, software, data, and standards—while reducing dependence on non-European (especially US and Chinese) tech giants. The EU aims to build a self-sufficient, competitive, and secure digital ecosystem, from semiconductors and cloud infrastructure to …
Executive Summary The “28th Regime” is one of the most significant and closely watched policy trends in the European Union, aimed directly at solving the bloc’s long-standing challenges with economic fragmentation and global competitiveness. Driven by high-level recommendations, including the recent and influential Letta and Draghi report, this proposal seeks …
In a groundbreaking move, Albania has become the first country to appoint an artificial intelligence system as a government minister. The AI Minister, named Diella, was officially sworn in last week as Minister marking a historic moment in the intersection of technology and governance. A New Era of Governance Diella, …
In our hyper-connected world, every tap, click, and transaction leaves a digital footprint. We trade privacy for convenience, allowing private companies to analyze our spending habits. Now, as the European Central Bank (ECB) explores a digital Euro, it’s not just creating a new way to pay; it’s asking a fundamental …
A recent study from Lund University highlights the growing concerns over lithium supply shortages in Europe, driven by the rapid expansion of the electric vehicle (EV) market. The report, titled “Long on expectations, short on supply: Regional lithium imbalances and the effects of trade allocations by China, the EU, and …
