CC BY 4.0Dixson-Declève, SandrineSandrineDixson-DeclèveRenda, AndreaAndreaRendaSchwaag Serger, SylviaSylviaSchwaag SergerSoete, LucLucSoeteBalland, Pierre-AlexandrePierre-AlexandreBallandChristophilopoulos, EpaminondasEpaminondasChristophilopoulosDunlop, KirstenKirstenDunlopMartins, FranciscaFranciscaMartinsPedersen, GitteGittePedersenWalz, RainerRainerWalzCharveriat, CélineCélineCharveriatIsaksson, DarjaDarjaIsakssonMir Roca, MontserratMontserratMir RocaStres, ŠpelaŠpelaStresGołębiowska-Tataj, DariaDariaGołębiowska-TatajHuang, AilinAilinHuang2024-01-092024-01-092023978-92-68-07696-5https://publica.fraunhofer.de/handle/publica/458567https://doi.org/10.24406/publica-241410.2777/74559610.24406/publica-2414In this publication, the ESIR group explores the research, innovation, and technology policy through the lens of geopolitical competition. This focus paper emphasizes the importance of a European technology policy that supports sustainability, democracy, and responsible innovation. It calls for proactive investment in research and innovation to shape global frameworks. In a rapidly changing world, Europe’s position must be strengthened while making sure technology serves humanity and addresses environmental challenges.enDemocracyEU research policyGeopoliticsInnovationInternational competitionOrganisation of researchSustainable developmentTechnologyreport