OPINION: As the current consensus goes, Europe has smothered itself in unnecessary regulation, and growth will return once red tape is cut. This agenda is bound to disappoint.

I disagree with nearly everything #Trump has said about Europe, yet one sentiment in his world-order-shifting rhetoric holds some truth. At the WEF in Davos, Trump said, “we want Europe to be strong...” wrote @james-r-green.bsky.social of @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social

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The world has changed since the 2016 #Brexit vote. In response, the UK & EU need to be more willing to change fundamental aspects of their post-Brexit relationship. New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social/ KAS UK & Ireland policy brief by @cerianbond.bsky.social Read here: buff.ly/vQRCfrT

The FTA was the main act, but the EU and India also committed to greater tech cooperation this week. While the details of these initiatives, like EU-India Innovation Hubs, are still unclear, this could lead to deeper collaboration on tech ranging from chips to AI.

Excited to join the CER team! Always happy to talk EU tech, innovation, and economic policy.