The Draghi Report on European Competitiveness highlights the crucial role of private equity in closing the EU's competitiveness gap. Why PE is key to Europe's economic future:💰 €575.7 billion invested by PE and VC in Europe from 2019-2023📈 PE investment as share of GDP rose from 0.30% in 2013 to 0.44% in 2023🏆 European buyouts deliver 14.97% long-term net returns vs 6.07% for MSCI Europe🌍 European VC outperforms US VC with 20.77% vs 16.57% net returns over 10 yearsDespite these impressive figures, challenges remain:🔓 Regulatory barriers limit PE investment from pension funds and insurers🌐 Completion of Capital Markets Union needed💼 Cross-border tax frictions must be eliminated As Europe faces geopolitical volatility and economic uncertainty, PE offers a clear path to innovation, job creation, and global competitiveness. It's time to unlock the full potential of private equity and venture capital to secure Europe's economic future1<a href="https://www.euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/news/private-equity-outperforming-public-markets-key-to-eu-competitiveness-agenda-success" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/news/private-equity-outperforming-public-markets-key-to-eu-competitiveness-agenda-success/</a> #PrivateEquity #EuropeanCompetitiveness #EconomicGrowth #VentureCapital

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