AUSTRIAL Investments are booming: Stability despite Europe -wide declines!

AUSTRIAL Investments are booming: Stability despite Europe -wide declines!

In 2022, a total of 5,383 investment projects of foreign investor: inside, a total of 5 % was announced compared to the previous year. Despite this negative development, France with 1,025 projects of the leaders in the European ranking remains, even if there was a decrease of 14 % here. Great Britain follows in second place with 853 projects (-13 %) and Germany ends up in third place with 608 projects, which even means a decrease of 17 %-the lowest level since 2011.

In contrast, Austria has a remarkable increase in investments. The number of foreign projects rose by 31 % from 80 to 105. According to the "EY Attractive Survey", the investments in Austria stabilize at the level of 2022, which shows that Austria remains an attractive contact point for foreign investors. The most important countries of origin for investments in Austria are Germany, Switzerland and the USA.

geostrategic advantages of Austria

Austria benefits to a great extent from its geostrategic situation in the heart of Europe, which makes it particularly attractive for companies from Germany and Switzerland. In the sectors IT services, renewable energies and Industry 4.0 attract investments. Most of the foreign investments active in German companies, which in 2024 had 55 projects compared to previous years (36 projects in 2023, 44 in 2022). Switzerland follows with 15 projects, while the USA stagnation and only implement seven investments in 2024.

The Austrian companies, on the other hand, invest more abroad, especially in Germany with 27 projects, with Bosnia and Great Britain being flew by Austrian investors. The market access to the EU with 500 million consumers offers significant incentives for investments in the internal market, as is also noted on the EU platform for foreign direct investments (ADI).

market developments and employment situation

Despite the increase in investment figures, the increasing expenses in technology -intensive industries do not necessarily lead to an increase in jobs. In 2024, 2,312 jobs were created in Austria, a slight decline compared to 2,345 in 2023 and 2,913 in 2022. Skeptic views for 2025 can be observed due to geopolitical tensions and a tense economic situation.

Overall, thanks to its open and transparent regulations for foreign direct investments, the investments in the EU are crucial for technological progress and economic growth. Companies are increasingly investing abroad to benefit from cost -effective and qualified production sites, which leads to the creation of new jobs. The legal provisions of the EU promote this development by guaranteeing freedom to start the company and for capital intercourse.

The current situation thus illustrates that Austria, as an investment location, not only remains stable despite a general decline in Europe, but even shows signs of an increase, which underlines the attractiveness of the country in a difficult economic environment. The challenges of the coming years will certainly raise the central question of the future of the investment climate in Austria and the EU.

For further information on the current investments and its influence on the market, see [ots] (https://www.ots.at/presseaus-sung/ots_20250523_ots0010/Ey-studie-ausla- Investment-in-oesterreich-wieder-wieder-wieder-wieder-wieder-wieder-wieder EY and EU Trade.