Once one of the most stable and healthy economies in Europe, Slovenia was hit hard by the financial crisis and is now putting FDI at the centre of its growth plan by making it easier for foreign companies to invest in the country
Italy flies in the face of FDI fashion
Foreign direct investment plummeted across much of Europe during 2008 and 2009 in the aftermath of the financial crisis, but in Italy it increased 75%. Could this growth signal a change in the country's long-term prospects, or was it just a temporary fillip? Polly Botsford investigates
EU directive causes uncertainty for foreign investors
The EU has finalised a new directive regulating private equity and hedge funds. But how it differentiates between EU and non-EU managers could have serious implications reports Polly Botsford
Forward thinking gives Wallonia the edge
Thanks to the Walloon government's initiatives to encourage investment and innovation, the region has benefited from a string of high-tech, mixed-use developments that have stimulated both the local economy and foreign investment. By Tom Blass
Cyprus seeks to cash in on Ucits IV fund management opportunity
New legislation is opening the European fund-management industry to more competition. Officials in Cyprus are encouraging managers to domicile their funds on the island in a bid to boost its financial sector
View from Europe February/March 2011
An open discussion between the leaders of northern European countries considered the value of cooperation and opening up information
Europe maintains global FDI lead despite post-recession slowdown
In 2007, Europe attracted almost half of the world's FDI projects, meaning the continent was comfortably the leading global destination for investment projects. Since the recession began in 2008 Europe has experienced a sharp decline in FDI, yet has maintained its position as the world's top FDI destination region.
In Dispute: Georgia plays it tough
The arrest of a businessman by Georgian authorities - who just happens to be in arbitration with Georgia - has made an ugly case even uglier
World Cup hosts hope for FDI boost
Choosing Russia and Qatar to host football's 2018 and 2022 football World Cups wasn't without controversy. However, with decisions made, the countries can start to build the required stadia, develop their infrastructure, and prepare for the influx of football fans
Czech Republic takes lead in European FDI inflows
The Czech Republic outperforms all other European countries in terms of FDI inflow increases, according to Unctad figures
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