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Five European Economies Most Exposed to AI Labor Strain

Germany, Italy, and three others score high on displacement velocity but low on retraining infrastructure. The gap is the risk.

GAMES Research Desk·April 2026·6 min read·Scenario: Baseline + Acceleration
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Key Findings
  • Germany ranks first on displacement velocity due to manufacturing automation exposure.
  • Italy and Greece lack retraining infrastructure to absorb displaced workers.
  • Nordic countries show resilience through existing active labor market policies.