A record-breaking year
Belgium’s record year for foreign investment is the result of a 7.5% increase in the number of new projects compared to 2016. This performance places Belgium in 8th position in Europe. In addition, the number of jobs created by foreign companies in Belgium grew by 10% in 2017 compared to the year before.
Furthermore, the EY European Investment Monitor confirms that 30% of foreign company leaders had a more positive attitude towards the country’s investment climate in 2017 than in 2016.