The EU and UK Labour Markets: What the Data Says About AI, ...

Who will benefit from the AI revolution?

Across both reports, one theme stands out consistently. The impact of AI will depend on people. AI and human skills are among the fastest growing and most in-demand skills across the workforce - but technology alone does not drive growth. Adoption, talent, and skills do.

Most AI-exposed workers in the EU & UK have high skill overlap with many other jobs, positioning them to more easily navigate AI impacts. Workers with high AI exposure and low skill adaptability - an estimated 12% of the EU & UK workforce - are most at-risk for long-term displacement.

Together, these signals point to a growing challenge. The risk is about labour market adaptability and uneven access to new opportunities. Countries that can scale AI-ready skills across their workforce will be better positioned to translate AI ambition into productivity, competitiveness, and economic growth.