Because many around here have a preconceived bias that Europe cannot be innovative, and any proof to the contrary needs to be shat upon as not good or innovativ

Because many around here have a preconceived bias that Europe cannot be innovative, and any proof to the contrary needs to be shat upon as not good or innovative enough/only looking for government contracts, or that they're not the size of Meta or Alphabet or Apple so obviously they aren't really innovative, or some other goal post shifting exercise.