A survey showed how many German companies are ready to invest in Ukraine.

German companies are planning to relocate their production to Central and Eastern European countries. According to the German Federal Statistical Office Destatis, the German economy shrank by 0.2% in the last quarter of 2023. Expectations of economic analysts were slightly exceeded. Annual figures also do not look optimistic, with a decrease of 0.3% in 2023 and 0.2% in 2024. Businesses are facing problems related to energy prices and trade wars. Companies hope that the next government will improve conditions, increase investments, reduce bureaucratic red tape, and lower electricity costs.

The problems of the industry are forcing local enterprises to move their production abroad...

According to a survey of the German business, German investors are increasingly relocating their production to Central and Eastern Europe. Most respondents expressed the opinion that the importance of these countries for their business will continue to grow until 2030. Many companies plan to make capital investments in the region in the coming years, primarily concerning industrial production.

German companies show significant interest in Romania, where they plan to invest in the next 12 months. Projects in the Romanian market are also planned to be realized in the next five years. Ukraine is also attracting investors, with 18% of German companies ready to invest after a peace agreement is reached, and 35% planning to do so this year.