#13 The New Era of Industrial Policy

The climate crisis, geopolitical tensions and technological stagnation have put industrial policy back on the agenda in Europe. The US and China are pulling ahead – the EU is searching for answers. Economic liberals want to improve the conditions for companies above all else, while progressives are focusing on mission-oriented goals. The central question will be: Who decides where the billions go – and who bears the burden of the additional expenditure? Find out more in this background episode, which summarises the current debate.