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Europe must not cede digital sphere to US, China, warns Germany's Merz
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on November 18, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
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Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on November 18, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
Germany's Merz urges Europe to maintain digital leadership against US and China, stressing the importance of swift action in the digital sphere.
BERLIN (Reuters) -German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday called on Europe to take swift action to avoid ceding the increasingly important digital sphere to the United States and China in future.
"The tectonic shifts we are currently witnessing in the world, in the political and economic centres of power, demand swift action in the digital sphere," he said a digital summit in Berlin on Tuesday attended by French President Emmanuel Macron.
"The questions of the future will be decided predominantly in the digital realm," and the U.S. and China, two digital superpowers, are vying for technological leadership, he said.
"Europe must not cede this field to them."
(Reporting by Andreas Rinke, Writing by Miranda MurrayEditing by Madeline Chambers)
Digital leadership refers to the ability to influence and guide organizations in the digital landscape, ensuring they adapt to technological changes and leverage digital tools effectively.
The digital sphere encompasses all online environments, technologies, and platforms where digital interactions occur, including social media, websites, and digital services.
Technological superpowers are countries or regions that lead in technology development and innovation, significantly influencing global technological trends and standards.
Innovation in finance refers to the introduction of new ideas, products, or methods that enhance financial services, improve customer experience, and increase efficiency.
Swift action in technology is crucial for organizations to stay competitive, adapt to market changes, and effectively respond to emerging challenges and opportunities.
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