Northzone heavyweight hits back at EU criticism: "No need to paint the devil on the wall”

Pär-Jörgen Pärson, partner at Swedish VC Northzone and impact investor. Photo: Magnus Hjalmarson Neideman/TT.
3 feb. 2025
08:47
Doing business in Europe isn’t as bad as critics are making out, argues Swedish tech veteran and Northzone partner Pär-Jörgen Pärson.

In an exclusive interview with Impact Loop, he opens up about the recent "US vs Europe" debate, Donald Trump and regulating AI.

There’s a heated debate right now about which region is truly leading the way: Europe or the US. On social media platforms like LinkedIn and X, entrepreneurs and investors are taking sides, posting statements and rallying behind polarised viewpoints.

There are several reasons why this debate has flared up. One key factor is Donald Trump’s return to office, which has driven the US towards a more nationalist approach to business. Just last Friday, the new president suggested he might impose tariffs on European goods. This shift in US policy has fueled arguments that Europe needs to step up its game across various sectors, with some ...

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