Solving Europe’s AI Talent Equation: The Skills Gaps Holding Back Innovation

The study “Solving Europe’s AI Talent Equation” (Interface & CEPS, 2025) offers a rigorous analysis of the European Artificial Intelligence (AI) labour market. It underscores the acute and persistent mismatches between demand and supply across skill tiers related to AI. Although the mid-level technical roles  (software and data analytics) are well-sourced, the foundational AI literacy remains critically under-provisioned. In some EU member states, up to 52% of entry-level positions require basic competence, whereas only 20% candidate possess the required standard. Similarly, the demand for advanced research and engineering expertise surpasses supply by a factor of two. If left unaddressed, Left unaddressed, these asymmetries threaten to undermine Europe’s strategic ambitions in AI innovation and technological sovereignty. Therefore, a comprehensive, multi-level interventions are essential. For a full breakdown and the comparative data, consult the complete Solving Europe’s AI Talent Equation report.