{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67792674d83630b6e3270e16/68490a029b8dde68cd58a302?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"European Tech Policy: Building a Competitive Digital Europe","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67792674d83630b6e3270e16/1749616975432-9c773261-cba8-47f1-b6e3-a9b472c8f329.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, EU powerhouse and digital policy architect Eva Maydell joins Philip Meissner to unpack the real challenges and opportunities shaping Europe’s tech future.</p><p> </p><p>From the political tug-of-war behind the AI Act to bold plans for AI factories, she breaks down how Europe can move from overregulation to smart innovation — and why the continent desperately needs a coherent economic security strategy.</p><p> </p><p>You’ll find out:</p><p>- Why is Europe struggling to retain talent?</p><p>- Where should €10 billion really go to spark innovation?</p><p>- Can the EU escape its dependency on U.S. tech giants?</p><p>- And which global partners could help Europe build a smarter, more resilient digital future?</p><p> </p><p>If you care about tech, business, or Europe’s role on the world stage — this episode is your front-row seat to the decisions that will define the next decade.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>00:30 The Position of Europe in the Global Tech Race</p><p>01:57 The Biggest Europe’s Strengths</p><p>02:52 Redefining Competitiveness</p><p>04:44 Where Should We Invest?</p><p>05:40 Regulation vs. Incentives</p><p>07:16 Is the EU Overregulating?</p><p>09:55 Advice for Business Leaders</p><p>11:52 Will the AI Act or GDPR Change?</p><p>14:09 The Trump Factor &amp; US Tech Dependence</p><p>16:11 Strategic Global Partnerships</p><p>17:35 The Biggest EU Misconceptions</p><p>18:40 EU Parliament &amp; Involvement in EU Politics</p><p>19:19 Hardest Negotiation Lessons</p><p>21:21 One Thing to Change in Brussels</p><p>21:34 Dream Headline in 10 Years</p><p>22:16 What Makes You Optimistic About the Future</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>#DigitalEurope #AIAct #TechPolicy #EUInnovation #SmartInvestment #EconomicSecurity #FutureOfTech #AIRegulation #EuropeTech #DigitalSovereignty</p>","author_name":"Philip Meissner"}