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How Elon does politics is smartest and my 6 goals for Europe

10 December, 2024

Realistically I feel how Elon does it is smartest:

Stay out of politics directly but align with the right politicians and support them to get elected then help them as kind of a consultant

I'll happily support and advice European politicians if they want me to

I posted my key goals before which is crowdsourced based on what all of you on X told me how to save Europe and that I recommended to Mario Draghi:

  1. Reduce regulatory burden for European startups
    Our vision is focused on reducing regulatory burdens for small businesses, streamlining the process of starting and growing companies, and encouraging innovation. By exempting businesses with annual revenues below €10 million from complex regulations like VATMOSS, GDPR, and the EU AI Act, we empower entrepreneurs to focus on creating great products and reaching market success without being weighed down by compliance.

  2. European Inc: a single pan-European business entity
    We also propose the creation of a single, EU-wide business entity—European Inc.—that eliminates the complexity of dealing with 27 different company registration requirements. Starting a business should be as easy as clicking a button online, without needing physical offices, notaries, or lawyers.

  3. Tax discount during startup phase
    For new businesses, we advocate for 0% corporate tax for the first 3 years, allowing startups to focus on innovation without the pressure of financial strain.

  4. Tax stock options when sold, not when exercised
    We propose changing the tax policy on stock options to tax them only when sold, not when exercised, so that Europe can compete globally in attracting top talent and entrepreneurs.

  5. Embrace AI and technology, don't fight it
    We see tech and AI not as enemies but as crucial for the future of Europe. While Europe currently lags behind, we believe we can turn the tide by fostering an environment that encourages innovation rather than stifling it with premature regulation. AI can revolutionize industries like healthcare, education, manufacturing, agriculture, energy and of course software, and Europe needs to be at the forefront of this change.

  6. Teach AI and tech in schools
    Lastly, to ensure the long-term prosperity of the European Union, we must teach tech, coding, and AI in all schools and universities. By equipping the next generation with these skills, Europe can secure its place as a global leader in innovation.

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