Tech leaders call for 25% of EU budget to secure Europe’s energy and digital future
Tech.eu Cate Lawrence
DIGITALEUROPE’s industry leaders urged EU policymakers to commit to electrification, faster digital grid permitting, and more European-made critical technologies. They want 25% of the next EU budget (from a proposed almost €2 trillion for 2028–2034) directed to critical and digital technologies. The proposal would speed grid digitalisation and startup-to-commercial funding by funding decisions within 90 days, with procurement and other finance tools to help scale deployments.
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