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I wouldn't look to the EU for innovation or economic policy.

by dantheman 7y ago

anovikov 7y ago
Exactly. I struggle to see in what we succeed here which is higher tech than making really good croissants and coffee. Even when we are, it usually happens in Eastern European states like Estonia who are definitely not drivers of economic policy.
- Tomte 7y ago
  German companies are huge in industrial automation and manufacturing tech. It's not just Siemens, there are lots and lots of companies you have never heard of that are having a significant share of their market niche (or are outright market leaders), precisely because of their innovative products. Where Europe has fallen far behind is advertising/tracking "innovation".
  - fyfy18 7y ago
    Building technology (not tech-tech, just plain old building materials) is a lot more advanced and environmentally friendly in Europe too. Matt Risinger on YouTube has a video series from earlier this year where he was sponsored to visit Europe to see how things are done differently to his native Texas. He was amazed by the European tilt-and-turn windows which have been pretty much standard in colder climates (excluding the UK for some reason) for the past 10-15 years. They can open inwards or be securely locked open in a ventilation position, seal airtight with multiple seals and locking points when closed, and are triple glazed.
- Glawen 7y ago
  You are just brainwashed by fox news or are just ignorant. A few example: aerospace, first Fly By Wire airliner, and still leading the technology while other planemaker got their aircraft grounded. ATR is market leader for turboprop airliners. Or automotive industry, if you work in there, you will realise that you cannot build a car without an european component because of the strength of the german suppliers. There is a whole breadth of industry where europeans silently innovate and lead their market.

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I wouldn't look to the EU for innovation or economic policy.

by dantheman 7y ago

I wouldn't look to the EU for innovation or economic policy.

anovikov 7y ago
Exactly. I struggle to see in what we succeed here which is higher tech than making really good croissants and coffee. Even when we are, it usually happens in Eastern European states like Estonia who are definitely not drivers of economic policy.
- Tomte 7y ago
  German companies are huge in industrial automation and manufacturing tech. It's not just Siemens, there are lots and lots of companies you have never heard of that are having a significant share of their market niche (or are outright market leaders), precisely because of their innovative products. Where Europe has fallen far behind is advertising/tracking "innovation".
  - fyfy18 7y ago
    Building technology (not tech-tech, just plain old building materials) is a lot more advanced and environmentally friendly in Europe too. Matt Risinger on YouTube has a video series from earlier this year where he was sponsored to visit Europe to see how things are done differently to his native Texas. He was amazed by the European tilt-and-turn windows which have been pretty much standard in colder climates (excluding the UK for some reason) for the past 10-15 years. They can open inwards or be securely locked open in a ventilation position, seal airtight with multiple seals and locking points when closed, and are triple glazed.
- Glawen 7y ago
  You are just brainwashed by fox news or are just ignorant. A few example: aerospace, first Fly By Wire airliner, and still leading the technology while other planemaker got their aircraft grounded. ATR is market leader for turboprop airliners. Or automotive industry, if you work in there, you will realise that you cannot build a car without an european component because of the strength of the german suppliers. There is a whole breadth of industry where europeans silently innovate and lead their market.