Growth has never been more critical for Europe. The instability caused by US President Trump’s unpredictability has called the transatlantic partnership into question, shifted geopolitical alliances and rattled world markets. All this at a time when Europe is falling behind in the tech race and has an ongoing conflict in its own neighbourhood. The needed boost in economic growth is driven by technological innovation, labour force expansion and efficient resource allocation; but policymakers also need to focus on sustainability. What kind of growth does Europe need? How do the priorities regarding technological advancement, defence and green transition factor in? What should policymakers be focusing on in order to enable this growth? How do they ensure sustainability and avoid environmental degradation?

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Long-held economic and political certainties are eroding and the shape of the emerging world order is still vague. This Forum brings together articles that imagine a new world order, one that looks diff erent from the current system shaped by decades of belief in free markets and globalisation. What might a forward-looking industrial policy look like – one that does not just react to crises? What kind of climate policy truly brings people on board? How could globalisation be more inclusive and avoid trade wars or the abuse of power by tech giants? The contributors to this Forum, who took part in the Forum New Economy’s 2025 Berlin Summit, continue the dialogue on how to win back the future.

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In today’s shifting global landscape, the long-held view that industrial policy and competition policy are fundamentally at odds is being reconsidered. Governments are increasingly exploring how these policy tools might reinforce one another. In the European context, this shift has become increasingly urgent, as industries face investment stagnation, rising production costs and technological gaps that national measures alone struggle to address.

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The European Union is reconsidering its regulatory framework, aiming to reduce burdensome red tape while maintaining its core values. There is a growing awareness that excessive regulation can impede innovation and place strain on businesses, particularly within dynamic sectors such as technology and sustainability. In this Forum, contributors break down the challenges that are holding the EU back from reaching its targets efficiently and effectively, and offer paths forward.

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In just a few short months, the new government administration in the United States has thrown the world order into disarray. A potential global trade war, new global value chain configurations and shifting security alliances are reshaping geopolitics. Given the current uncertainty, access to developing technologies will be decisive. What steps can the European Union take to ensure its technological sovereignty? How should it go about relations with China and the new Trump Administration with regards to its tech policy? What role does Big Tech play in European security?

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