According to a study by the management consulting company McKinsey, in the past two decades, the development of key or cross -domain technologies such as the Internet of Things, quantum computing and blockchain in Europe has increasingly lagging behind the competition in the United States and Asia. opponent. There are only two fields: advanced materials and green technology European companies are in the world’s leading position.
Studies say: “Europe failed to keep up with the pace of the United States and China in the first wave of technology in the Internet and software. Today it is in a weak position in the cross -section technology of all industries.” Example: Large companies investing in quantum computing are either in the United States or in China; 5G technology, nearly 60% of investment comes from China, 27% from the United States, only 11% from Europe.
The long -term backward technology has a huge impact on the economic performance of Europe: By 2040, Europe may lose 2-4 trillion euros of corporate value creation each year, which is equivalent to 30% of the total domestic production value forecast increased by 30% to 70 to 70 %.