President Campinos of the European Patent Office (EPO) warns Europe has 'lost' global AI and cloud races but can improve in quantum tech. Startups struggle to scale due to fragmented markets and insufficient funding. Campinos calls for deeper integration of the EU internal market, including unified stock exchanges, to foster growth of global players.
The EU Inc initiative aims to simplify company registration and reduce bureaucratic barriers. Without action, Europe risks losing significant GDP and failing to produce $100B companies. French President Macron sets a June deadline for the Savings and Investments Union to streamline capital markets.