How can France become a leader in innovation?
Extraterritoriality, widely used by the United States, combines the fight against global threats with the reinforcement of its economic domination. Faced with US sanctions, Europe sees its sovereignty under threat and must integrate this reality into its economic strategy. How can Europe react?
This report analyzes the future of the EU's Clean Industrial Deal and the place of European industry in a post-carbon world. Based on over 500 interviews, it compares decarbonization strategies and puts forward recommendations for strengthening European competitiveness.
Extraterritoriality is on the increase, particularly in China. Under Xi Jinping, China uses this practice to defend itself against external interference, legitimise its foreign policy and extend its security agenda. Although it is exploring a more offensive approach, its use will depend on the strategic calculations of China's leaders, particularly in the face of international tensions. The European Union must be prepared to respond, in particular by using access to the European market as a deterrent.
Energy will be at the heart of the new European Commission’s mandate. What are the obstacles to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050? This first note focuses on the evolution of the European energy–climate governance.
Biodiversity, essential to the global economy, is under threat. Given the urgency of the situation, collective action is crucial. Institut Montaigne proposes six recommendations for better integrating biodiversity into economic models, through legislative frameworks and innovations.
Economic security policies and strategies focused on the Indo-Pacific region are gaining increasing attention among policymakers across Europe. However, the potential link between these two emerging areas of public policy remains largely underexplored, despite the tangible opportunities the Indo-Pacific framework presents for enhancing economic security.
What would be the place of a France led by the Rassemblement National in a Europe reconfigured by the elections? What future would there be for crucial projects linked to the energy transition and decarbonisation in a sovereignist and Eurosceptic context?
Europe must act quickly to ensure its economic security in the face of current threats. The European Commission has proposed defensive measures, but debates persist about the best approach. How can Europe effectively coordinate its actions to guarantee its economic security, and what role does international cooperation play in this strategy?
European competitiveness is under threat. Demographic and digital trends are transforming European societies and economies. Inflation is high and politics are more fractured. The US-China tech rivalry is intensifying and companies are feeling the squeeze. European governments, like countries around the world, are under intense pressure to safeguard their interests. Many are turning to law to achieve this.
At a time when the major powers are adopting the language of economic security, this note identifies five major strategic issues that deserve to be placed at the heart of the debate.
A challenge for competitiveness and economic dynamism, both nationally and in Europe, discover our 2024 barometer of production taxes.
The security crisis in West Africa, driven by the presence of jihadist groups in the region, is a major concern for the affected states, the safety of local populations, as well as for France and Europe.
China Trends #16 by Institut Montaigne.