EU trade and investment in the midst of re-globalisation
An analysis of EU trade and foreign direct investment flows reveals a relative decline in the EU’s competitive position, notably with respect to the US and China, with the EU now a major net exporter of capital to invest in companies located in other countries. Greater participation by member states in the single market has played a mitigating role but is insufficient to offset the broader weakness unless supported with strategies for revitalising investments within the bloc.