Barometer van de Belgische attractiviteit, 2023: Belgium remains a leading FDI destination

Our 2023 EY Attractiveness Survey highlights the extent to which foreign direct investment (FDI) in Belgium and Europe was affected by the shocks of 2022. Growth in FDI activity stalled in the wake of the war in Ukraine and the hoped-for post-pandemic rebound stumbled in the face of the unexpected economic disruption. Yet our survey also shows that a high number of companies plan to invest in Belgium and Europe in 2023. In a volatile and fast-changing environment, businesses know that standing s…

Our 2023 EY Attractiveness Survey highlights the extent to which foreign direct investment (FDI) in Belgium and Europe was affected by the shocks of 2022. Growth in FDI activity stalled in the wake of the war in Ukraine and the hoped-for post-pandemic rebound stumbled in the face of the unexpected economic disruption. Yet our survey also shows that a high number of companies plan to invest in Belgium and Europe in 2023. In a volatile and fast-changing environment, businesses know that standing still is not an option. In every sector, in every market, businesses are seeking