In the imagination of many who live outside of the continent, the very name of “Europe” still evokes an image of its 19th-century grandeur: opulent palaces, cobblestone streets, and cultural legacies preserved in art, literature, and architecture. Yet, beneath this façade, Europe has quietly transformed in ways that many have not fully realized. The reality is that, while still more developed than many parts of the world, Europe is increasingly resembling emerging economies, rather than the global powerhouse it once was, writes Kung Chan, the founder of ANBOUND.

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