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Penny Naas

Senior Vice President of Innovation and Competitiveness, German Marshall Fund

2 articles · 29 January 2025 to 28 August 2026

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Notes US cloud providers invest tenfold more in R&D than European rivals and that EU-based providers hold less than 2% of the European market.
Said simplification of reporting rules would be a win-win for Europe, improving effectiveness while increasing competitiveness.

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Technology

European firms fear US tech kill switch but lack backup plans

Proton survey shows 74% of companies in Britain, Germany and France worry about losing access to American cloud and AI services, yet fewer than a third have tested continuity plans.

Ana Belić28 August 20267 min read

Business

EU unveils Competitiveness Compass to revive growth and cut regulation

The European Commission's new roadmap aims to slash regulatory burden, mobilise €800 billion in annual investment and redirect European savings into venture capital, but climate activists warn it sacrifices green standards for industrial appeasement.

Tomás Lindqvist29 January 20257 min read

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