Eurostat Survey Identifies Main Barriers to AI Use by European Businesses
Eurostat data for 2025 show that lack of technical expertise, data privacy concerns, and legal uncertainty are the leading reasons European companies are not using AI tools. The findings are intended to inform EU policy discussions on competitiveness and upcoming budget negotiations.
EuronewsEurostat's 2025 survey found that lack of technical expertise was the most common reason European businesses gave for not using AI tools. 99 percent. 38 percent of businesses overall. Finnish companies recorded the highest share at 11.
51 percent of respondents, with Finnish and German businesses again above the average. 51 percent pointed to uncertainty about legal consequences. 45 percent of businesses. 09 percent said AI tools were not useful for their operations.
94 percent cited data availability. 12 percent. 51 percent of large firms. 36 percent, and 1.
Key Facts
Potential Impact
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EU policymakers may adjust AI and data rules before 2028-2032 budget period.
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Companies may increase internal training programs to address expertise gaps.
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