The Draghi Report Revisited | Automotive

One year after Mario Draghi’s landmark report, how far has Europe come in securing its automotive future? In the first article of our Draghi Revisited Series, HCSS analyst Ron Stoop examines the EU’s progress in the automotive sector. From EV tariffs and Chinese competition to emission targets and charging infrastructure, what steps have been taken—and where do the biggest gaps remain? Read his sharp analysis on Europe’s industrial resilience.

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Studio Schumpeter | Ron Stoop over het Draghi-rapport, het elektrische tijdperk en de geopolitieke positie van Europa

Iedere vrijdag gaat journalist Roy op het Veld van Studio Schumpeter in gesprek met een leider of een expert in de energietransitie. Samen bespreken ze het nieuws. Wat viel op? Wat is belangrijk? Wat gaat impact hebben? Deze week is HCSS Analyst Ron Stoop te gast om in gesprek te gaan over de huidige ontwikkelingen in de energietransitie.

Tanks, Tech, and Tungsten: The Strategic Mineral Alliance the West Needs | Peter Handley

What good is a tank if you can’t get the metals to build it?A new piece in War on the Rocks 'Tanks, Tech, and Tungsten: The Strategic Mineral Alliance the West Needs' co-written by HCSS Strategic Advisor Peter Handley argues that the U.S. and EU need to rethink critical minerals cooperation — shifting from a climate and economic framing toward defence and security. Read the full article here.