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Germany's Foreign Investment Cools but Outperforms EU; Taiwan a Key Semiconductor Partner

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Published May 21, 2026 11:46 PM ・ Updated Jun 27, 2026 11:53 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

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Germany's foreign direct investment projects decreased in 2025 but at a slower rate than the EU average, according to a federal report.
Amid supply chain restructuring, Germany remains an attractive investment location, with Taiwan identified as a key partner for its semiconductor industry.
A German federal report indicates that while foreign direct investment projects decreased in 2025, the decline was less severe than the EU average.

Germany's foreign direct investment projects decreased in 2025 but at a slower rate than the EU average, according to a federal report. Amid supply chain restructuring, Germany remains an attractive investment location, with Taiwan identified as a key partner for its semiconductor industry.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605210386.aspx Distributor: CNA (Central News Agency)
Published: May 21, 2026

Germany's Federal Trade and Invest agency (GTAI) released its 2025 Foreign Direct Investment report, showing a 9.3% drop in projects, which is better than the 18.1% average decline across the EU. Officials state that despite global uncertainties, Germany's stable political environment and innovative capacity make it attractive. Taiwan is highlighted as a crucial partner for Germany's semiconductor value chain, with TSMC's investment in a Munich design center cited as a landmark project.

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Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
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FAQ

How did Germany's foreign direct investment performance compare to the EU average in 2025?

Germany's foreign direct investment projects decreased in 2025 but at a slower rate than the EU average.

What role does Taiwan play in Germany's semiconductor industry according to the 2025 federal report?

Taiwan is identified as a key partner for Germany's semiconductor industry in the 2025 federal report.

Which country is highlighted as a critical semiconductor collaborator for Germany in 2025?

Taiwan is highlighted as a critical semiconductor collaborator for Germany in the 2025 federal report.

What was the trend in foreign direct investment projects in Germany during 2025?

Foreign direct investment projects in Germany declined in 2025 but outperformed the EU average decline.

According to which year's federal report did Germany maintain attractiveness for investment despite cooling FDI?

According to the 2025 federal report, Germany remained an attractive investment location despite cooling FDI.

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