Digital Competitiveness: Europe’s Defining Challenge – and Germany’s Missed Opportunity?

Jun 05, 2025

France is accelerating digital transformation – while Germany risks stalling. A new BCG study shows why digital competitiveness is Europe’s key challenge, and how German firms are missing the moment.

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