Investmentpunk: EU regulations undermine Europe's competitiveness

Investmentpunk Academy GmbH warns that the European Union's excessive regulation poses a significant threat to the continent's economic competitiveness and prosperity. According to CEO Gerald Hörhan, Europe's greatest self-inflicted enemy is its own regulatory environment, not external powers like Russia or China.

The criticism specifically targets AI regulation, supply chain laws, and stringent data protection legislation. Hörhan points out that the US is investing heavily in AI, while China is fostering private entrepreneurship. Meanwhile, the EU is creating new bureaucratic hurdles that hinder economic growth and innovation. For instance, the EU's AI Act requires employees to undergo special training before using certain AI tools, thereby slowing productivity gains.

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) also faces criticism. While data protection is important, Hörhan argues that its current form obstructs data-driven medical research. He emphasizes that early disease detection requires data, the collection and use of which are significantly limited by the EU's strict rules.

Investmentpunk Academy believes that Europe risks its future and geopolitical relevance if it does not radically change course. Hörhan cites legislative proposals such as the supply chain law, the ban on combustion engine vehicles, and heating system regulations as examples of rules that harm corporate agility and international competitiveness.

The company urges Europe to reconsider its regulatory policies and instead focus more on promoting competitiveness and supporting innovation to secure the region's future prosperity and social systems.