ESG for start-ups: What responsible investment means for tech innovation
Start-up founders increasingly view ESG as an important factor in their fundraising. But the venture capital industry is still determining what ESG means to them.
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Digital economy
Europe could become the unwitting victim of new US ‘data nationalism’ bill
Though aimed at China, a new bill emphasising US national data security could spell trouble for Europe.
A landmark agreement is toppling barriers to global digital trade
In the face of growing trade restrictions online, the Digital Economic Partnership Agreement between Chile, New Zealand and Singapore is opening digital borders.
Is Chinese investment in Europe’s technology industry a threat?
European governments are trying to balance the need for foreign investment in technology innovation with concerns about data and national security.
Technology was meant to solve the Northern Irish border by now
The promise that 'smart border' technology would help smooth tensions over the Northern Ireland Protocol has yet to be realised.
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How will the UK tame Big Tech’s market power post-Brexit?
The UK no longer has the heft of the EU behind it, so will it be able to put a dent in Big Tech's market dominance?
Can GAIA-X solve Europe’s data sovereignty problem?
The new standards system could boost the EU's position in cloud computing but more action will be needed to regain control of the continent's data.
International investors are betting big on UK tech
The UK tech sector is booming and continues to attract large inflows of international capital, especially in late-stage funding rounds – but the trend is surfacing some national security concerns.
Six alternative tech priorities for the UK
The UK government has unveiled its ten tech priorities. We asked experts to propose alternative agendas the government may have missed.
The Nordics are doubling down on their digital lead
The Nordic region leads the world in digital adoption and readiness. Its pact with the Baltics is a blueprint for the European digital single market.
