In an opinion on the Commission’s proposed 'AGILE' programme, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) supports efforts to speed up defence innovation in the EU but warns that speed must not come at the expense of balanced funding, equal access and democratic scrutiny.
EU policymakers, industry leaders and innovation experts are calling for sweeping reforms to help European startups scale and compete globally, warning that persistent barriers such as fragmented regulations, limited market access and risk-averse culture are stifling Europe's innovation potential.
