Foreign investors are increasing their capital investments in Germany, according to calculations by the employer-friendly Institute for Economic Research (IW). In 2025, foreign investments rose by nearly 11 percent compared to the previous ten-year average, reaching 86 billion euros. This follows a sharp decline of 32 percent in 2024. The majority of these investments come from European neighbors, particularly the UK and EU countries, which together account for more than 80 percent of all foreign investment. Investments from the United States dropped significantly by 44 percent, attributed partly to uncertainty caused by U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policies. Chinese investments increased but remained at a low level of 199 million euros. Experts highlight Germany’s strong legal framework and education system as factors attracting foreign investment.
Bias read (Center): The article presents data on foreign investment trends in Germany without overtly favoring any political perspective. It cites expert opinions and provides statistical evidence without apparent ideological bias. While it mentions the potential impact of political factors like Trump’s trade policies,



