Enrique Dans' article and the subsequent comments discuss the challenges and strategies related to innovation in the European Union compared to countries like China and India.
The piece highlights China's long-term investment in education and deep tech, contrasting it with India's talent drain despite a large talent pool.
Key issues raised for the EU include lower R&D investment, a cumbersome regulatory framework, and a conservative venture capital landscape.
The comments reflect a debate on the extent of these problems, particularly regarding the burden on entrepreneurs and the nature of public-private collaboration.
This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «Is Europe ready to commit to deep innovation?»