Technology

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The story of China’s electric vehicle industry

China's EV industry is not just about rapid growth and success; it involves intricate geopolitical dynamics that could put its success at risk.

Green tech race? The US Inflation Reduction Act and the EU Net Zero Industry Act in The World Economy

A dataset on EU legislation for the digital world

The unjustified campaign against the nomination of Fiona Scott Morton

Critics argue that her US citizenship and previous work for US tech giants might undermine Brussels’s efforts to tackle big-tech market power.

What should be done about Google’s quasi-monopoly in search? Mandatory data sharing versus AI-driven technological competition

This paper explores the crucial role of search engines in modern digital economies and their impact on user welfare.

Can Europe make its space launch industry competitive?

Europe is falling behind in the global commercial space launch sector; a new programme may not be enough to fix the shortcomings

Antitrust issues raised by answer engines

This paper outlines some early antitrust issues related to answer engines and the response competition authorities should adopt.

Employer perspectives on employee work location: collaboration, culture and control

Employee surveys across different countries indicate that employees prefer working remotely and do not want to return to the office full time.

Cleantech manufacturing: where does Europe really stand?

A single European Union cleantech manufacturing capacity target should be based on an understanding of the situation in each cleantech sector

US-China tech bifurcation

Compared to instant decoupling, bifurcation offers a more gradual process that requires clear understanding of the direction and speed of divergence.

The problem with preferential trade agreements

Preferential agreements can be an alternative to a sclerotic WTO, but, if multilateral rules fail, they also risk conflict between trading blocs

How should the EU tackle the issue of effective user consent for data processing?

Europe’s digital competition law can give users more effective control of their data

The European Union’s Digital Markets Act gives regulatory authorities another chance to tackle the difficult issue of user consent for data processing

In failure or success, SpaceX is a wake up call for Europe

Europe is lagging behind in cost-effective delivery of payloads into orbit