Digitalisation, skills development and digital innovation in SMEs - Country report: Germany

Eiffe, Franz Ferdinand; Biaggi, Elena

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Working paper

Digitalisation, skills development and digital innovation in SMEs - Country report: Germany

Published: 5 November 2025

Franz Ferdinand Eiffe,

Small and medium-sized enterprises

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WPEF25061

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Research report

23 October 2025

SME digitalisation in the EU: Trends, policies and impacts

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Franz Ferdinand Eiffeand 4 other authors

This report discusses the digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the European Union, highlighting its importance for their competitiveness and the EU’s economy. The report explores the degree of digitalisation in SMEs in the EU, including the adoption of digital technologies, e-commerce and e-business practices.