The Draghi Report Revisited | Semiconductors
One year after Mario Draghi’s call to action, Europe’s pursuit of technological sovereignty remains a work in progress. In this latest edition of our Draghi Report Series, HCSS strategic analyst Benedetta Girardi examines Europe’s semiconductor ambitions. Despite political momentum and the EU Chips Act, progress remains uneven. What has been achieved — and where does Europe still fall short? Read how the EU’s bid for technological sovereignty is faring in the global chip race.
The Draghi Report Revisited | Critical Raw Materials
One year after Mario Draghi’s call to secure Europe’s economic sovereignty, HCSS revisits his warnings in the Draghi Report Series. In this second article, Irina Patrahau and Michel Rademaker assess Europe’s progress on Critical Raw Materials. Despite new projects and ambitious targets under the Critical Raw Materials Act, implementation lags behind political ambition. Can Europe overcome permitting bottlenecks, financing gaps and dependency on China to secure its industrial future?
Nieuw rapport: Kritieke grondstoffen in Noord-Holland en Flevoland
De energietransitie, digitale technologie en defensie zijn afhankelijk van kritieke grondstoffen (CRM). In een nieuw HCSS-rapport analyseren Irina Patrahau, Lucia van Geuns, Ron Stoop en Julie Jeuken hoe Noord-Holland en Flevoland hun rol kunnen versterken binnen mondiale CRM-toeleveringsketens. De studie schetst kwetsbaarheden, kansen en beleidsopties om de regio veerkrachtiger en duurzamer te maken.
