Vučić at the Global Politics Conference: Europe's Lag Behind China and the US is Deepening
President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić addressed the International Conference on Global Politics (WPC).
TL;DR
- Europe is losing important global battles and is falling behind the US and China in technological advancements like AI and robotics.
- Demographic challenges, new technologies, and security issues are major problems for Europe, contributing to its lag.
- Europe's economic growth is significantly lower than that of China and the US, with a projected growth of only 0.3% in the near future.
- Social media influences political decisions in Europe, leading to decisions that appease the public rather than address core issues.
- The EU needs to make bolder decisions, expand its influence in Africa and Asia, and focus on significant global initiatives rather than technicalities.
- Serbia faces challenges due to the Kosovo issue and its non-alignment with EU foreign policy on this matter, despite its desire for closer integration.
- Despite being a small country, Serbia is undergoing changes and has a favorable debt-to-GDP ratio, but requires opportunities and understanding of its position.