The European Union has become the first major global power to establish a comprehensive legal framework for artificial intelligence. But can Europe move from being a regulatory pioneer to a global AI leader?
The world economy is entering a new phase, one where the traditional dominance of Western powers is increasingly being challenged by a coalition of emerging economies: BRICS+
With Donald Trump back in the headlines and global fragmentation accelerating, the European Union faces mounting external pressures — from rising protectionism to weaponized trade and geopolitical instability. In this volatile environment, Europe’s single market emerges as a fundamental strategic asset — critical to the EU’s economic resilience, competitiveness, and even geopolitical autonomy.
In the aftermath of the eurozone sovereign debt crisis, countries such as Spain, Portugal, Greece, Ireland, and Italy became synonymous with economic fragility. Yet, under a decade on, a remarkable narrative shift is underway, with these so-called peripheral economies now outpacing Europe’s traditional economic powerhouses in growth, investor confidence, and reform momentum.