Meet the 5 space tech firms vying to be Europe’s next launch provider

Five rocket companies will compete for contracts to provide Europe’s next launch services — and boost the continent’s troubled access to space. The European Space Agency (ESA) selected the quintet, who…

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‘Europe is not the US’: Tech insiders call for smarter AI rules

The EU AI Act is expected to introduce its key rules for general-purpose AI (GPAI) models on August 2. However, amid growing concerns that over-regulation could erode Europe’s competitiveness in…

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Trump’s isolationism can be ‘best thing that happened’ to Europe, says ex-ASML chief

ASML’s former CEO believes Donald Trump’s reelection presents a golden opportunity for Europe. Peter Wennink, who led ASML to become the continent’s most valuable tech company, sees a chance for…

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