The Future of EU AI Investments: Opportunities, Challenges, and Financial Sovereignty in a Digital Economy

Introduction: AI Investments in the Context of New Geo-Governance

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a critical driver of economic and technological transformation, the European Union (EU) is structuring its investment strategies to balance innovation, regulatory compliance, and financial sovereignty. Informed by Gilles Paquet’s New Geo-Governance approach, AI investments are not just about funding research and infrastructure but also about navigating hybrid governance systems, techno-nationalism, and evolving financial frameworks.

This article explores the prospects and challenges of AI investments in the EU, examining how governance ecologies, financial sovereignty, and the evolving role of currency as a mechanism of trust influence AI-driven economic models.