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In the CSS Annual Report 2024, you can read more about the main focuses and activities of CSS in a year in which an already profound geopolitical shift became more marked – with serious implications for global security.

Recent uncertainties regarding US intelligence sharing with Ukraine have highlighted Ukraine’s extensive reliance on US satellites. Europe, with its growing space capabilities, sees a chance to step in but is not yet ready to fill the gap. The situation served as a wake-up call for Europe, which also realized the extent of its own dependence on the US, prompting new efforts to develop space capabilities to serve defense needs.

US-China competition over semiconductors is reshaping the global technology landscape and supply chains. Europe faces unique challenges in navigating this environment but also holds significant strategic resources and capabilities in specialized segments of the chip industry. This analysis explores how Europe can leverage its niche strengths amid rising geopolitical pressure.