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June 9, 2025

How the UK-France rivalry can help European tech flourish

Competition between London and Paris is a wonderful thing for the continent’s wider ecosystem

John Thornhill

4 min read

In That Sweet Enemy, their joyous history of Britain and France, Robert and Isabelle Tombs trace several centuries of antagonism and (occasional) affection between the two countries. It is striking to read how early national stereotypes about each other were formed and how long they have lasted. 

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John Thornhill

John Thornhill is Sifted’s founder and innovation editor of the Financial Times. He tweets from @johnthornhillft

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