More Defence Spending or an 'Airbus for AI' Won't Restart Europe's Growth
carlbfrey · x · 2026-10-06
Writing in Project Syndicate, the author argues that neither increased defence spending (needed as it may be) nor an 'Airbus for AI' style national champion will restart European growth, and offers his view on what Europe actually needs.
Related event: Cato Fur: Europe's AI Airbus and Defense Spending Won't Fix Growth(2 posts)→
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