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The continent has yet to create a tech company to rival Alphabet, Amazon or Apple. Ian Hogarth explains why this matters — and how to set it right

The continent will have to spend more as Trump refocuses policy elsewhere. But replacing US military heft will not be easy

Region’s arms companies have been soaring but the US president’s approach could turbocharge their ascent

Chronic underperformance is worrying EU policymakers who are searching for ways to inject some dynamism

Support for the rightwing populist party is growing fast but its path to power remains rocky

New versions of classics may be cheaper and near-identical to vintage editions but some say they lack soul

Special purpose vehicles for victory

Momentum has been slowing but the country boasts enviable technical skills and a burgeoning entrepreneurial culture

The frontrunner to become chancellor has bold plans for economic reform, but a flirtation with the far right has hurt his campaign

Chancellor-to-be Friedrich Merz wants to expand investment in defence and infrastructure. The race to re-arm could be a much-needed boost for manufacturing