Foreign investment is widely seen as a key driver of economic growth, innovation and job creation. When companies open new sites, build factories or establish research centres, they not only bring capital into a country but often create jobs and strengthen local supply chains.
As a result, the competition to attract international investors has intensified. Governments use investment incentives, tax breaks and international investment forums to persuade companies to choose their markets.
France, too, has made attracting foreign investment a key priority in recent years. Since 2018, the government has promoted the country through its "Choose France" initiative.
At this year's summit, President Emmanuel Macron said foreign companies had pledged investments worth €93 billion, which the Élysée Palace described as a record figure.
But how successful are European countries in attracting international investors? Which nations are drawing the most investment projects?
