# Sifted View

Sifted View is a weekly column from our cofounder and editorial director, John Thornhill. Every Monday, John will cut through the noise with his sharp take on the biggest story shaping European tech. No fluff. No spin. Just the insight and analysis that matters.

What Europe needs to win the nuclear fusion race
Opinion
March 17, 2025
What Europe needs to win the nuclear fusion race
There is little doubt that fortunes will one day be made by those with deep enough pockets and sufficient vision — and patience
John Thornhill
What Europe’s startups can learn from DeepMind
Opinion
March 10, 2025
What Europe’s startups can learn from DeepMind
A new film colourfully recounts the pioneering company's early hit-and-miss efforts to apply AI
John Thornhill
The radical uncertainty of being a founder (or war correspondent)
Opinion
March 3, 2025
The radical uncertainty of being a founder (or war correspondent)
Both are exercises in dealing with radical uncertainty and unknown risks
John Thornhill
Europe is rearming. But does defence tech make investment sense?
Opinion
February 24, 2025
Europe is rearming. But does defence tech make investment sense?
Europe needs to learn from Ukraine as it rearms in the face of a resurgent Russia and nationalistic US
John Thornhill
What Europe needs to compete in AI
Opinion
February 17, 2025
What Europe needs to compete in AI
As AI opens up infinite new business opportunities, European entrepreneurs have a fresh chance to compete. They should seize it
John Thornhill
What Trump gets right about Europe
Opinion
February 10, 2025
What Trump gets right about Europe
European leaders face urgent questions over regulation, innovation and defence
John Thornhill

# Sifted View

What Europe needs to win the nuclear fusion race

What Europe’s startups can learn from DeepMind

The radical uncertainty of being a founder (or war correspondent)

Europe is rearming. But does defence tech make investment sense?

What Europe needs to compete in AI

What Trump gets right about Europe