Lionel Sujay Vailshery
Research expert covering cloud computing and emerging tech industries
Digital transformation in Europe - statistics & facts
Digital transformation has become an existential challenge for Europe. Confronted with a sluggish economy, European leaders fear falling further behind global powers such as the United States and China in technological innovation, risking long-term economic stagnation. The European Union, as a major force driving the region’s digital transformation efforts, faces mounting calls to implement reforms that boost productivity and competitiveness. The Draghi report , released in 2024, singled out technology as central to growth, highlighting how EU decisions on competition and cross-border mergers can shape innovation across the wider region.