From bytes to business: Strategic EU ownership and dependencies in virtual worlds

Kulani Abendroth Dias (), Jorge Soguero Escuer (), Ana Fernández Cruzado () and Giuditta De Prato ()
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Kulani Abendroth Dias: European Commission - JRC, https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/index_en
Jorge Soguero Escuer: European Commission - JRC, https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/index_en
Ana Fernández Cruzado: European Commission - JRC, https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/index_en
Giuditta De Prato: European Commission - JRC, https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/index_en

No JRC142876, JRC Research Reports from Joint Research Centre

Abstract: This policy brief presents an analysis of the virtual worlds ecosystem. We explore the technologies, firms and institutions involved in shaping one of the digital areas that are being rapidly integrated across a variety of sectors, from healthcare to manufacturing. We compare the state of play in the EU with respect to other competing nations, assess the EU’s VC landscape and the extent of EU control over virtual world companies globally, as well as foreign control of EU virtual world businesses.

Date: 2025-07
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