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France Maintains Its Position as Europe’s Leading Foreign Investment Destination
France has strengthened its position as Europe’s leading destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), ranking first for the seventh consecutive year. Despite a global slowdown, geopolitical tensions and an overall decline in international investment, the country...
2026 Rule of Law Report: EU Sees Progress, but Challenges Remain
On 17 July, the European Commission published its seventh annual Rule of Law Report, assessing developments across all 27 EU Member States and, for the first time in this reporting cycle, examining the situation in four candidate countries: Albania, Montenegro, North...
Germany’s Foreign Investment Outlook in 2026: Still Attractive, but Under Pressure
Germany remains one of Europe’s most important destinations for international investment, supported by its large domestic market, political stability, public safety and strong research and innovation base. Yet, in 2026, the country faces a growing challenge:...
EU Commission seeks to boost competitiveness, decarbonisation and energy independence through electrification and ETS reform
The European Commission has presented an Electrification Action Plan and proposed a review of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), aiming to strengthen Europe's competitiveness, accelerate the clean energy transition and reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels....
EU Commission Sets Out Measures to Strengthen Banking Sector and Support Growth
The European Commission has outlined a series of measures aimed at making the European Union's banking sector more integrated, competitive and capable of supporting economic growth. The proposals, set out in a Communication on the competitiveness of the EU banking...
The Netherlands in 2026: Balancing Global Competitiveness with Strategic Investment Protection
The Netherlands continues to strengthen its position as one of the world's leading destinations for international business. Two recent developments illustrate this evolving landscape: the country's rise in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking and the planned...
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