In France, 1,222 installation or extension projects were announced in 2021, i.e. an increase of 24% over one year after a decline in 2020.

This is revealed by the annual barometer of the audit firm EY on attractiveness published on Tuesday, report our colleagues from BFM TV.

"Let's be proud that investors from all over the world choose France," said President Emmanuel Macron in particular on Twitter.

Let's be proud that investors from all over the world choose France.

To create jobs on our soil, to launch or strengthen, in each of our regions, industrial and strategic projects essential to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) May 31, 2022


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France ahead of the United Kingdom and Germany

This performance allows France to remain the most attractive country in Europe in terms of foreign investment for the third consecutive year.

Behind, the United Kingdom with 993 projects, then Germany with 841 projects complete the podium.

"Growth 2020-2021 is significant and stronger than with our competitors, for several reasons: a "post-pandemic" rebound, the health crisis having affected France more than its competitors in 2020, but also to the effect economic reforms on executive confidence, as well as the impact of Brexit in the UK and full employment in Germany,” explained EY.

Fewer jobs created per project in France

On the other hand, the number of jobs created on average per project is lower in France (38) compared to Germany (45) but especially in the United Kingdom (65).

The number of construction or extension projects in Europe amounted to 5,877, which represents an increase of 5% compared to 2020 but still remains at -12% of the record established in 2017. health crisis have not been erased, ”analyzed the audit firm.

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