EU Commission divided on consolidation strategy for tech champions

Commission President Von der Leyen promotes creating "European champions" through consolidation, while Commissioner Ribera opposes this expansionist vision.

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This disagreement at the heart of EU leadership reflects a deep strategic divide on industrial policy.

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Risque de paralysie décisionnelle sur la politique technologique de l'UE

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