Europe commands roughly €1.2 trillion in annual capital—enough firepower to cement its global position and stay ahead of the competition. But here's the catch: the continent's financial infrastructure needs a serious upgrade. The plumbing is clogged. Until Europe modernizes how capital flows through its system, all that money won't translate into real competitive advantage. Fix the foundation, and suddenly that trillion becomes a game-changer. The discussion at WEF makes one thing clear: it's not about having less capital—it's about moving it smarter.