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Netherlands Ranks First in Europe for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy Readiness

The IMD World Competitiveness Center has ranked the Netherlands first in Europe and third globally for digital readiness, crediting the strong Dutch semiconductor ecosystem and deep integration between domestic research institutions and the corporate technology sector.
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