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A European Fund for Human Capital. Talents’ attraction Is a key factor in geopolitical competition

Gianfranco Torriero
June 2026 - n. 6
Keywords: Capitale umano, Fondo europeo, banche
Jel codes: J24, G21, G28

A public/private European Fund to enhance human capital, involving in Italy the European Investment Bank, Invitalia and the banks, for loans and advice, can be an important avenue. The ability to mobilize savings towards innovation, research, advanced technologies, infrastructures and companies' growth is a decisive tool for strengthening Europe's attractiveness towards qualified human capital. With dynamic financial ecosystems, investment capacity and deeper innovation markets, professional, entrepreneurial and scientific opportunities for young people, researchers and international talents would grow strongly.

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