Taking an early lead on digitalisation is crucial to Europe's lasting competitiveness. Our newest digitalisation report sheds light on the state of digitalisation in European countries: - The adoption of digital technologies by firms in the European Union is improving, but it has not yet closed the gap with the United States;- While some EU countries are at the global forefront of digital transformation, others risk being left behind.- Digitalisation provides a unique opportunity to improve European firms' global competitiveness.To close the digital divide, Europe needs to increase investment and to create ecosystems that support innovation.