Amid escalating geopolitical tensions and a widening capital gap, EU leadership has unveiled a multi-pronged offensive to reclaim technological and financial independence, which could impact the future of startup investments in Romania. By Ovidiu Posirca The urgency is underscored by a stark funding reality: in the first nine months of 2025, private investment in US tech companies reached a staggering USD 177 billion, while European startups secured just USD 33 billion. EU wants to ease the