Building Europe's Tech Edge With Tax Policy
Summary
Hosted by Cara Griffith, this episode features Scott Levine, Benjamin Angel, Christian Kayser, and Gerhard Humer discuss Europe’s tech scale-up gap. They analyze how fragmented capital markets and propose five tax reforms, like harmonized R&D credits, to boost competitiveness. The panel argues that while tax isn’t the sole solution, strategic reforms can help retain talent and capital in Europe.
Topics discussed
Introduction and overview of the European innovation gap
Scott Levine on tax policy as a complement to capital markets
Benjamin Angell on EU capital market fragmentation and tax reforms
Christian Kayser on regulatory burdens and structural challenges
Gerhard Humer on scaling difficulties and political fragmentation
Discussion on enhanced cooperation and legislative hurdles
Panel debate on specific tax proposals and revenue impacts
Scott Levine's closing remarks on sovereignty and urgency
Disclaimer and closing
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