Europe’s Green Technology Development: Chinese Challenges to Research and Innovation Security
Niklas Swanström and Filip Borges Månsson
As Europe pursues its ambitious Green Deal objectives, the continent faces complex challenges in balancing open scientific collaboration with the need to protect strategic green technologies and intellectual property. This issue brief investigates the evolving dynamics between European green development initiatives and emerging research security concerns related to China’s growing technological influence. The analysis examines Europe’s vulnerability in critical green technology supply chains, the implications of China’s targeted research investments, and emerging policy frameworks to screen foreign investments while maintaining innovation competitiveness. Through case studies and data analysis spanning 2020-mid-2025, this research provides comprehensive insights into the interplay between technological advancement, security considerations, and international collaboration in the green technology sector.
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