McKinsey Insights on Europe

Europe is at a critical juncture in its defense transformation, facing an urgent need to reinforce collective deterrence and resilience in the face of an evolving security landscape.

Skills readiness is crucial for innovation and competitiveness, but many European companies are falling behind. Leaders can take three actions to bridge the skills gap and deploy talent more effectively.

Slowing productivity growth in Europe keeps leaders awake at night. A better dawn can come—if businesses commit to major change.

The rise of AI could be the turning point that finally unlocks women’s full participation in the tech sector if addressed early—or reduces their share even further.

By playing to its strengths, the continent could create an AI ecosystem that accelerates adoption, improves global competitiveness, and reignites economic growth and prosperity.