Brussels, my love? Europe's economy in a struggle for survival

This edition of our weekly talk show focuses on the growing challenges facing the European economy: declining competitiveness, increasing potential for conflict in trade with China and diminishing scope for the public sector.

Subscribe to our thematic channels:

#BrusselsMyLove

[davidlai]

Invest in your future. When China realised it could not compete in ICE vehicles, it decided to invest in battery technology critical to EV. That was 20 years ago. When China realised it was too late to compete in 3G technologies, it invested in next generation 5G research. But all plans are rubbish if EU sanctions its most important export market and have no access to cheap energy.

[Preetorius]

Some of the reasons why Europe is declining in comparison to its competitors were made very clear in this debate: "there is a problem, let´s create a commission to solve it", "tax the rich, even though it makes no real fiscal difference", "Twitter is now right wing", etc. Good luck EU! You will need it!

[waynegore]

Europe is a successful story of von der leyen's de-risking stratergy. Congratulations!

[programming]

One guy really pointed out very good things. Digital market is regulated on National level and it prevents software companies to scale. In US they have 300 million customer suddenly for digital solutions but in here, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Austria ... All develop small digital solutions for tax, education, healthcare systems and more ... This really prevents good software companies to be built up.
There is great difference bigger software companies and mid-size software companies, the culture which those companies create much better engineering culture which yield also other types of innovative companies. We need EU level digitalization regulations, solutions which can be deployed to EU wide

[you-to-beornot-to-be]

the 600 years of imperialism is over.... Europe is today the Old Tired and Pregnant The cemetery of empires.... the future is ASIA

[LuisAlvesFerreira]

To Europeans a lesson to learn: when you shot at your feet you’ll be hurt… Now think a little bit about NATO expansion, hysterical geopolitics and US dependence…

[VanjeAv]

There's no point, taxes are way too high in Europe so there is no incentive for the regular person to work hard. Too much bureaucracy and red tape to open a start up.

[JimJones-gdjy]

Wind mills are the answer ! Western Europe, you got this ! 😂

[rolfquaquil]

The pink colour of the studio declares our situation. The economy is instrumentalized for wrong visions and struggling. We need a turnaround, but with our management in the EU the success is questionable. Look how they handle the ungary president Viktor Orban. It is tragic.

[firstpostcommenter]

Its time EU has a common link language for Judiciary, Higher education, Jobs, Banking services, Income tax filing, etc. Else it would be difficult to compete with USA(English), China (Mandarin), India (English), etc

[phrmko]

how many bots are in this comment section?

[Dark_Embracer]

I want Europe to be happy. Request from the EU for Freedom of Movement to Britain 🇬🇧

[biswanathmukherjee]

The technological strength of the US and China can be assessed in different areas.
United States:
The US leads in advanced technology sectors such as semiconductors, aerospace, and artificial intelligence. Many of the world’s top tech companies, including Google, Apple, and Microsoft, are based in the US, driving innovation and research.
China:
China has made significant strides in telecommunications, with companies like Huawei and ZTE, and is rapidly advancing in AI, quantum computing, and manufacturing capabilities. The Chinese government heavily invests in technology and infrastructure.
In summary, the US has a strong edge in foundational and high-tech innovation, while China is a formidable competitor, especially in manufacturing and emerging technologies. The balance of power can shift rapidly as both countries invest heavily in tech development.

[zzlbbdp]

When you focus on rights above growth. You have a growth in rights and a decline in growth....

[khairulnaeim]

Europa union spending, what cost will be every years...each.. spending on what goods and others...

[gumby]

Echo, echo, echo, echo... And some say Europe isn't finished.

[josephmartin]

Europe must build very simple, very light, very cheap Electric Vehicles, own Batteries and Cathodes, and start building more and better and faster Commercial Planes, as well as defend the Jet Engines Industry. The 4 Countries the Media is pushing towards War : America, Europe, UK and Russia, are not only mostly Christian, they are the only 4 Economic groups in the World that know how to build High Thrust Jet Engines, Aviation and Space and Chips and Chip Tools . Even China still uses old Sukhoi Jet Engines, they could never get new GE or Sukhoi Jet Engines designs, and TSMC and Samsung use ASML chip machines. That they push these 4 Countries into War against each other is no Coincidence, its by design, to bankrupt them, and in the Chaos of War, steal their Jet Engines, Aviation and Space, Chip Tools Industries and Technology. That VonderLeyen, Michel, Metsola and the EU Council are not warning Europe is a terminal mistake. The WAR is also a Distraction to deport all Palestinians to Europe, and build luxury apartments and new Settlements in Gaza and West Bank. Brussels and Strasbourg silence about this potential scam is insulting and grounds for impeachment. Europe must stay united and the Youth must be involved in the Fight to rebuild, or its over, in my opinion.

[KonglengLee-tl]

EU can alwayz rely on the next supadupapowa india

[PravdaSeed]

What a😠👀 Authoritarian
Voice for the
News channel
👉 Are you ⁉️ reading news
Or ordering your
Dogs and cats?!?

[franklinmachin]

The United States of America dictated that Europe send monies to Ukraine