Can Europe ever catch up to the US in technology?

Can Europe ever catch up to the US in technology?

March 3, 2025 · 31 min · Season 4 · Episode 6

About this episode

The episode discusses Europe's competitive position in technology relative to the US, exploring various influencing factors.

In this episode, Richard Westcott talks to Diane Coyle, Jacques Crémer, and Paul Seabright about Europe’s position in competing with the US in technology. They explore the factors shaping Europe’s place in the global tech race—how data, policy, investment, competition and culture influence its potential to compete with the US. Our experts unpack the challenges and opportunities for Europe’s tech ecosystem. They consider whether Europe should aim to catch up with the US or focus on carving out...

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