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AI diffusion in the EU: Why geography still determines technology adoption

3 June 2026


AI adoption among EU firms has accelerated rapidly but remains highly uneven, with Scandinavian economies recording adoption rates above 35% compared with single digits in parts of Southern and Eastern Europe. Persistent gaps in economic development, research capacity, and workplace digitalisation help explain this divergence, with potentially significant implications for long-term productivity convergence across the bloc.

Autores: Salas Fumás, Vicente

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La adopción de la IA por las empresas en países y regiones de la UE. Un análisis preliminar desde la teoría de la difusión tecnológica

27 May 2026


Este trabajo se centra en documentar y explicar las diferencias entre países y regiones en la adopción empresarial de IA con datos procedentes de la encuesta EU-ICT-Firm a empresas en países y regiones de la Unión Europea.

Autores: Salas Fumás, Vicente

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Effects of the introduction of a tourist tax

26 March 2026


Tourist taxes are often criticised for undermining the
competitiveness of destinations. However, in locations
experiencing overtourism, a well-designed tax can help ease
congestion, improve the quality of the visitor experience, and
support a gradual shift towards higher-value tourism.

Autores: Calveras, Aleix

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The limitations of European rearmament


Europe has the economic scale and industrial capacity to
build credible military capabilities. Yet, national procurement
practices and fragmented industrial strategies continue to slow
progress and leave critical capability gaps unaddressed.

Autores: Gros. Daniel

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Efectos de la aplicación de un impuesto turístico

18 March 2026


Este trabajo analiza el potencial del impuesto turístico como herramienta de gestión para contener la masificación y, simultáneamente, reforzar la competitividad del destino.

Autores: Calveras, Aleix

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