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August 25, 2025

Europe risks falling behind in quantum race

A new report shows Europe is a strong contender in quantum technologies — but observers say the region risks falling behind


PASQAL's quantum computer

The past few years have seen quantum computing grow from niche experiments into critical strategic technologies, with Europe establishing itself as a serious competitor to the US and China. 

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Daphné Leprince-Ringuet

Daphné Leprince-Ringuet is a senior reporter for Sifted, based in Paris. She covers French tech and writes Sifted's AI and Deeptech newsletter . You can find her on X and LinkedIn

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