Author: Filippo Cesaretto
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EU Competitiveness Ambitions: A Poor Report Card
Main Question: Does the new MFF proposal provide sufficient resources to meet the EU’s strategic competitiveness ambitions Argument: The Competitiveness Fund is insufficient compared to the Draghi report’s €800bn annual target. Essentially, it relies on shuffling existing funds rather than “new money,” leaving key sectors like semiconductors and green tech underfunded. Conclusion: The current proposal…
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Production as Deterrence
Europe faces serious munitions shortages exposed by Ukraine’s high ammunition demands. Without legacy stockpiles, Europe must prioritise a large and diverse munitions output to ensure its defence operates at maximum capacity and thus help establish deterrence. Reducing cross-political bureaucracy, innovating cost-efficient approaches, and fostering continental cooperation will be critical.