| Subject | Europe's tech sector |
| Challenges | Global competition • Regulatory environment |
| Current status | Smaller than US tech sector |
| Comparison with | United States tech sector |
| Performance in 2010s | Boom driven by innovative startups, investment, and strong regulation |
| Differentiating factor | Differing norms and standards than US companies |
| Performance in 1990s and 2000s | Lagged behind |
| Early European social media and internet norms | Focused on privacy and niche markets |
