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If Europe wants independence, why does it keep turning to the US?

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October 22, 2026

Europe wants growth, innovation and strategic autonomy. But can it become more competitive without becoming more dependent on the US? Max Hofmann speaks with Cecilia Malmström and Kai Steinecke on Berlin Briefing.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction and optimism

2:24 Industrial AI potential

5:20 Barriers to growth

8:12 Investment and competition

12:26 Dependency on US technology

17:27 Geopolitics and trust

22:01 Political volatility

25:39 Future outlook

 

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