Elcano Royal Institute
Skip to content
Elcano Royal Institute Global Presence
  • Corporate Partners Programme
  • Subscribe
  • Español
  • English
  • ES
  • EN
  • Español
  • English
  • ES
  • EN
  • Topics
    • Globalization, development and governance
    • International Security
    • Democracy and citizenship
    • Climate and energy
    • Technology and economics
    • Future of Europe
    • Latin America
    • China, the US and the new world order
    • Challenges and opportunities in the neighbourhood
    • Influence and image of Spain
    • Specials
  • Publications
  • Experts
    • Elcano in Brussels
  • Projects
  • Events
  • About Elcano
    • Our mission and values
    • Juan Sebastián de Elcano
    • Corporate governance
      • Board of Trustees
      • Executive Committee
      • Protector Partners
      • Collaborating partners
      • Emeritus Trustees
    • ElcanoNet
      • Scientific Council
      • Advisory Council
      • Think tank networks
    • Research
      • Research agenda
      • Action Plan
      • Working Groups
    • The Elcano team
    • Biographies
    • Elcano Alumni Network
    • Transparency
      • Annual Report
      • Bylaws
      • Finances
      • Good practices
Home / Topics / Technology and economics / Page 6

Technology and economics

A photograph of a 12-inch semiconductor wafer of microelectronic testbeds
Technology and economics Analyses

Policy orientations on EU-China relations in semiconductors: an outlook on bilateral and multilateral agendas

The international semiconductor agenda is more than a matter of US-China rivalry. The EU plays a major role.

By Raquel Jorge Ricart
27 Dec 2023 //
22 mins Reading time
Close-up of the edge of a five-euro banknote. Economic security
Future of Europe Analyses

Dealing with Europe’s Economic (in-)security

Economic security risks can be best addressed by deepening European integration maintaining openness and narrowly defined interventions.

By Federico Steinberg, Guntram Wolff
30 Nov 2023 //
30 mins Reading time
Two graphics processing units (GPU) processors with a lot of chips around on a motherboard. Generative AI
Technology and economics Working Papers

The geopolitics of Generative AI: international implications and the role of the European Union

Evidence shows that China and the US are racing over the global competition on generative AI, although this is not a much explicit issue.

By Raquel Jorge Ricart, Pau Álvarez-Aragonés
27 Nov 2023 //
36 mins Reading time
A macro of a silicon wafer. Each square is a chip with microscopic transistors and circuits. Silicon is one of the most widely used semiconductors.
Technology and economics Policy Papers

Policies and tools for strengthening the European semiconductor ecosystem

The EU has developed a Semiconductor Strategy, but the role of Member States is critical for the success of the European semiconductor policy.

By Judith Arnal, Emilio García García, Raquel Jorge Ricart
08 Nov 2023 //
6 mins Reading time
Loading of containers in the port of Algeciras, Cadiz (Spain). The exports belong to the external private sector of the Spanish economy
Technology and economics Analyses

Changes in the Spanish private sector: are they sustainable and has there been a change in the productive model?

The private sector has brought glad tidings to the Spanish economy over the last decade, with a sustained rise in surpluses.

By Manuel Hidalgo Pérez, Federico Steinberg
03 Nov 2023 //
4 mins Reading time
European Union financial stimulus concept.
Future of Europe Experts Comments

Can IPCEIs fill in the gaps left by a failed EU Sovereignty Fund?

With the proclaimed ‘shift’ in global economic thinking taking place, Europe finds itself in a mess of geopolitical predicaments.

By Blake Arnold
30 Oct 2023 //
5 mins Reading time
Principles. The Berlaymont building in Brussels (Belgium), which houses the headquarters of the European Commission
Technology and economics Analyses

Ten guiding principles to help cover the EU’s investment needs

This paper proposes 10 principles to facilitate covering the EU’s additional investment needs for the coming years.

By Judith Arnal
11 Oct 2023 //
7 mins Reading time
Panoramic view of the towers on Santa Teresa Avenue in Asunción (Paraguay), where the tower of Itaú Bank, one of the main Latin American banks, stands out
Latin America Analyses

Narrative vs data: the SVB crisis and the resilience of Latin American banks

The financial turmoil unleashed following the collapse of the SVB offers a perspective to understand the resilience developed by Latin American banks.

By José Juan Ruiz, Ernesto Talvi, Judith Arnal
09 Oct 2023 //
5 mins Reading time
Energy transition. Wind turbines and solar panels during daytime. Solar photovoltaic and onshore wind are the cheapest forms of power generation
Technology and economics Analyses

The economic case for the energy transition

This analysis argue that the energy transition makes economic sense, regardless of one’s views around climate change.

By José Abad, Manuel Losa
05 Oct 2023 //
6 mins Reading time

Tags

  • European Union
  • United States
  • International relations
  • Geopolitics
  • Security and defence
  • International economics
  • China
  • International conflicts
  • Russia
  • Digitalisation
  • European integration
  • Spain
  • Governance
  • Public opinion
  • Elections

Latest Publications

Entrada norte de la sede del Banco Central Europeo. En primer plano, un cartel con el logo del Banco Central y una inscripción que indica que se trata de la entrada norte y la dirección de esta. Detrás, el edificio acristalado de gran altura del Banco Central y, al fondo, un cielo luminoso, aunque muy nublado. La imagen fue tomada en el encuentro del presidente del Consejo Europeo, António Costa, con la presidenta del Banco Central Europeo, Christine Lagarde.

Eurobonds for European strategic autonomy: a financial proposal with geostrategic foundations

March 11, 2026

The interior of Malaga Airport, bustling with travellers. People walk in both directions and others wait in line to board. In the centre there are moving walkways and, on both sides, boarding gates and some shops. The space is large, white and with large windows that let in natural light.

The seventh regularisation of undocumented migrants in 40 years exposes the need for greater migratory policy planning

March 10, 2026

Panoramic view of Tehran as a thick column of black smoke rises from the city after an explosion, among dense buildings and construction cranes under a greyish sky.

The Middle East enters its first Great War: a new order could emerge

March 9, 2026

  • First page
  • Previous
  • Page 3
  • Page 4
  • Page 5
  • Page 6
  • Page 7
  • Page 8
  • Page 9
  • Next
  • Last page

3 - 9 of 27 pages

  • Contact
  • Legal notice
  • Privacy Policy & Cookies
  • Credits
  • FAQs
  • Accessibility
  • Jobs

Follow us on social media: