Intereconomics

A new analysis in Intereconomics examines why European startups struggle to secure late-stage funding, identifying six constraints limiting the supply of venture capital in Europe. The piece argues that fragmented capital markets, limited institutional investment and regulatory hurdles keep promising scale-ups dependent on US or Asian investors, and lays out a reform agenda for EU policymakers to deepen European venture funding.

A new analysis in Intereconomics examines how EU fiscal rules affect governments' ability to fund public investment needed for the green and digital transitions. The debate centres on whether strict deficit and debt limits constrain member states from spending on climate and technology priorities, and what reforms could balance fiscal discipline with long-term investment goals.