- June 24, 2026
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- June 24, 2026
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The digital revolution has long since become a geopolitical reality. Artificial intelligence, platforms, clouds, and semiconductors determine not only economic success, but also political influence and strategic independence. The central question is: Who sets the rules for this new order?
At the World Economic Forum, Mark Carney described the role of “middle powers” as stabilizing forces in an increasingly fragmented world. What does this mean for countries such as Germany and its European partners in the digital age? Can they build bridges, forge alliances, and shape international standards – or will they get caught between the fronts of global technology blocs?
This discussion “Rule-Makers or Rule-Takers? The Role of Middle Powers in Global Technology Competition” focuses on precisely these questions. The exchange between relevant stakeholders from politics, business, and thinktanks will address strategic priorities, new partnerships, and Europe’s scope for action in global technology competition.
