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EU Foreign Investment Soars to €3.9 Trillion in 2024

11/12/2025

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In 2024, 13 EU countries reported foreign direct investment totaling €3,892 billion, led by the United States and Germany, with Luxembourg accounting for 17%.
In 2023, 1% of EU enterprises were foreign-controlled.
Luxembourg had the highest share at 28%.
The IMF forecasts global growth to slow to 3.1% in 2026.
Liechtenstein topped global real GDP per capita at $231,478.

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In 2024, 13 EU countries reported foreign direct investment totaling €3,892 billion, led by the United States and Germany, with Luxembourg accounting for 17%.
In 2023, 1% of EU enterprises were foreign-controlled.
Luxembourg had the highest share at 28%.
The IMF forecasts global growth to slow to 3.1% in 2026.
Liechtenstein topped global real GDP per capita at $231,478.