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Nan Li Collins, Senior Director, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Global foreign direct investment (FDI) is becoming more selective. Investment decisions are increasingly shaped by technological competition, the energy transition, supply-chain resilience and economic security. Cross-border investment is concentrating in capital- and technology-intensive activities, from AI infrastructure and semiconductors to critical minerals, clean technologies, and digital infrastructure. Participation in these sectors is becoming more demanding for most developing countries. The challenge is to identify realistic entry points in evolving value chains, turn them into investable opportunities and avoid costly subsidy races. Without targeted national strategies and stronger international cooperation, today’s investment shifts risk creating a new development divide. With the right policies, they can become pathways for resilience, diversification and structural transformation.
Edna Schöne, Member of the Board, Euler Hermes
Dr Alexander Sandkamp, Senior Policy Advisor, Euler Hermes
From tariff escalation to strategic realignment: how the EU is shaping the future of global trade. Global trade is increasingly shaped by protectionism, geopolitical conflict, and policy uncertainty. However, Europe is only trapped in this environment if we choose to see ourselves that way. This policy brief argues that deeper international cooperation – anchored in free trade agreements and supported by export credit agencies – offers a viable strategy for the EU to enhance economic resilience and preserve prosperity.
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