Germany’s Research and Innovation Faces Challenges in Adapting to New Tech

Germany has long been a leader in research and innovation, but a recent assessment highlights challenges in keeping up with the rapid advancement of new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI). While the country boasts world-class research institutions, the transition from academic breakthroughs to real-world applications lags behind global competitors. According to a report from […]

Germany Urged to Close Digital Tech Gap with China and the US

Germany’s economy, once a pillar of European strength, faces increasing pressure to bridge the widening gap in digital technology adoption compared to China and the US. Once labeled the “sick man of Europe,” the country’s sluggish digital transformation raises concerns about its long-term competitiveness. A report from The Asset highlights how Germany’s reliance on traditional […]

Brain gains, but lagging on new tech: Germany’s research and innovation assessed

Germany has managed to become a net importer of scientists, but still lags on innovation measures for several key technologies like gene editing of crops and artificial intelligence an annual report into the country’s research system concluded last week. Each year, a brain trust hands the German chancellor a weighty report, detailing the country’s successes […]