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EPISODE · Dec 10, 2025 · 6 MIN

Red Tape, Rockets, and Robots: Europe’s Tech Tightrope

from European IT! · host Sébastien Deschamps

Is Brussels helping or hurting innovation? This week, we unravel the paradox at the heart of European tech.In This Episode:Regulatory Riddles: The EU fines X €120M while debating deregulation. We explore the mixed signals and what they mean for tech giants and startups alike.Niche Winners: Meet the startups in beauty tech, FinTech, and AgriTech who are turning red tape into a green light, securing millions by mastering the rules of the game.The Defense Dilemma: Why is defense tech soaring to a €2.4B valuation while civilian VC funding has plummeted by nearly 60%?The VC Chessboard: We ask the critical question: Has Europe’s startup scene become less about building products and more about playing regulatory chess?Join Sébastien as he connects the dots between policy, funding, and innovation, offering the insights you need to navigate Europe’s complex digital future.

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