Author: Lisanne Hummel

By Lisanne Hummel*

Introduction

Europe’s capacity for innovation has come under intense scrutiny in recent years, recently fueled by reports from Draghi and Letta that highlight a widening innovation gap between Europe, China, and the U.S. With escalating geopolitical tensions and the increasing urgency for Europe to maintain independent competitiveness in especially digital markets, the mission letters to incoming Commissioners underscore the vital role of disruptive innovation. These letters establish Europe’s competitiveness as intrinsically linked to its ability to prioritize groundbreaking innovations.