Europe Today Europe is the start up incubator of the world, says EIB president Nadia Calviño
Dec 12, 2025
Nadia Calviño, President of the European Investment Bank and former Spanish finance minister, discusses Europe's position as a startup incubator, pushing for investment to enhance growth. She addresses US criticisms of European unity and emphasizes the need for major policy reforms. Meanwhile, Raya Stoyanova analyzes the political fallout in Bulgaria following recent protests that led to government resignation, highlighting public discontent over budget issues. Sasha Vakilina provides critical updates on the war in Ukraine and hints at potential diplomatic moves involving the US and Europe.
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Rejecting The 'Too Weak' Label
- A tough transatlantic critique framed Europe as 'too weak' and overly focused on regulation.
- Nadia Calviño rejects that view and frames European values and unity as a guiding compass in a changing world order.
Europe's Strategic Strengths
- Europe must build on strengths like biotech, clean tech and trade power to shape a new world order.
- Nadia Calviño says unity and faster market integration are essential to keep Europe's geopolitical voice and economic clout.
Simplify Rules And Invest At Scale
- Simplify rules, reduce red tape and speed up processes to lower costs for businesses, especially SMEs.
- Invest heavily in infrastructure and integrate digital, energy and capital markets to scale European companies.