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Why Macron is obsessed with banning social media for kids
The subject is not new, but it does allow the French president to wield more influence on a domestic issue than usual.
Unleashing Europe’s biotech prowess requires radical reinvention
EU plans new fund to help tech companies build scale
Brussels tries (again) to build its elusive single market
Brussels wants AI chips made in Europe, tech chief says
Can defense become Europe’s economic growth machine?
‘Time to sober up’: Europe should be realistic on tech sovereignty, lawmaker says
Von der Leyen, Macron knock Trump’s war on universities as ‘gigantic miscalculation’
The European Commission chief and the French president are trying to woo American researchers with a new program called “Choose Europe for Science.”
Why US and China economic own goals give Europe an unlikely chance of glory
Washington and Beijing are trading tariff blows. The EU could come out on top ― if it can rise to the challenge.
Former David Cameron guru Steve Hilton is running for California governor
He’s the second major Republican to enter the race, setting up a battle for the GOP base.
Trump’s antitrust agency chief blasts EU digital rules as ‘taxes on American firms’
The EU is set to fine Apple and Meta for rule breaches in the coming days.
Meet the Czech Millennial Who’s Building a Utopia in the California Hayfields
Armed with tech billions, Jan Sramek has dreams of creating a new, affordable, walkable city. If, that is, California lets him.
How Britain’s slickest energy lobbyist wooed Labour
Octopus Energy boss Greg Jackson says he knows how to bring down bills. Others claim his ideas will starve the U.K. of green investment.
Von der Leyen’s first 100 days: Her promises, big wins and fizzles
The Commission president promised to pull off seven political feats by March 10. Here’s how she did.
Merz won the German election. Here’s what it means for Europe.
POLITICO breaks down what the conservatives’ victory means for EU policy and cooperation ― from nuclear weapons to cannabis.
Macron says ‘it’s normal’ Musk skipped AI summit in Paris
The French president said the tech mogul’s absence was due to his new role assisting the Trump administration.
The 9 AI power players at Macron’s Paris summit
Academics can be as influential as tech bros in swaying policymakers to both invest in and set guardrails for the powerful technology.
France’s great AI hope sees opportunity in China’s chatbot success
Mistral AI co-founder says China’s artificial intelligence breakthrough offers inspiration for Europe in the global AI race.
The EU’s new AI mantra: We’re open for business
The European Union has pivoted to cheering AI innovation, laying less emphasis on rules that curb potential threats.
The 15 days that upended Macron’s vision for European AI
The French tech world is reeling from Donald Trump’s Stargate announcement and DeepSeek’s recent breakthrough.
What’s in von der Leyen’s plan to save the EU economy?
We analyzed every line of Brussels’ Competitiveness Compass proposal (so you don’t have to).
Trump: China’s DeepSeek AI is a ‘wake-up call’ for US tech
America must be “laser-focused” on winning the artificial intelligence race, says U.S. president.
Trump’s $500B AI plan is ‘slap’ in the face for Europe
Massive U.S. investments in artificial intelligence leave EU ambitions in the dust.
Dutch pioneer files EU’s second lab-grown meat application
Mosa Meat says its cell-based beef is already affordable for restaurants.
US limits on AI chips split EU
Export restrictions on cutting-edge microchips will affect some EU countries, including Poland.
Musk or no Musk, Farage has a plan to capture Britain
The Reform UK leader has broken with Musk over a far-right activist. But it’s his plan to win big that’ll keep Keir Starmer up at night.
3-2-1-Los! Ein optimistischer Jahresrückblick mit Verena Pausder
Das kommende Jahr wird wirtschaftlich mindestens so herausfordernd sein wie das fast schon zurückliegende 2024. In dieser Extra-Ausgabe spricht Gordon Repinski mit der Unternehmerin, Podcasterin und Vorsitzenden …
Tech billionaires prepare to invade the Pentagon
A handful of Silicon Valley executives could help transform the country’s largest bureaucracy — and benefit themselves while trying.
Europe jumps into ‘incredibly costly’ AI supercomputing race
The EU will fund AI-optimized supercomputers across the bloc to help startups compete with U.S. rivals.
Will Donald Trump kill US-UK-Aussie sub defense deal?
The landmark defense agreement between the U.S, U.K. and Australia could be in jeopardy with the maverick Republican back in the White House.
Inside Britain’s plan to save the world from runaway AI
Within a year, the U.K. government has become a world leader in AI safety.