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Soaring demand for power-hungry data centers squeezes governments and large tech firms between meeting their climate pledges and powering the AI boom. Hard choices await.
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November 18, 2024
British Semiconductors – Not Dead Yet!
The UK digital footprint risks fading, but can flourish with the right policies. Its semiconductor industry remains alive and kicking.
October 31, 2024
Draghi Deficit: Overlooking Europe’s Eastern Strength
The former European Central Bank chief wants to boost European competitiveness. His growth recipe may help lagging Western Europe, but risks hurting the fast-growing East.
October 10, 2024
Will Spain’s New European Commissioner Be Telefonica’s Woman?
Spanish socialist Teresa Ribera is set to become the next European Competition Commissioner. European telecom operators count on her.
October 8, 2024
Europe’s New Tech Commissioner Actually Likes Tech
Finland’s Henna Virkkunen will be leading European tech policy for the next five years. Expect a change in direction.
October 1, 2024
The Danish D9+ Answer to Europe’s Digital Challenges: More Denmark
Denmark is a digital champion, pro-tech, pro-European Single Market, and home to a strong private sector. The Danes also love rules.
September 20, 2024
Wake Up Sleeping Europe
A new European Commission is forming. Its new buzzword is competitiveness.
September 18, 2024
Dragon Drones: Ukraine’s Night Hunters
Night after night, Ukraine’s drone pilots dig in on the frontline to rain explosives and fire on Russian forces.
September 9, 2024
Draghi Dilemma: Should Madrid Allow Saudi Investment in Telefonica?
Saudi Arabia wants a stake in Spain’s incumbent telecom operator. Mario Draghi’s awaited report on European competitiveness wants to attract investment — but at what cost?
August 14, 2024
Google Antitrust: Clear Verdict, Unclear Outcome
A US judge ruled Google an illegal monopoly, but European experience shows the difficulty of imposing effective remedies.