Recommendations
These are the policy measures suggested by EY Belgium to ensure the attractiveness of Belgium for foreign investors in the long term:
Strengthen SMEs and scale-ups
Improve access to financing and simplify their regulatory environment to support their role in attracting and anchoring investment.
Reinforce innovation and strategic sectors
Support R&D and the development of high-impact sectors such as technology, advanced manufacturing and energy to drive future investment and job creation.
Restore cost competitiveness
Address energy prices, labor costs and regulatory burden, including through more predictable policies and reduced complexity.
Simplify and accelerate the business environment
Streamline administrative processes and provide greater clarity and stability to facilitate investment decisions and project execution.
Foster a predictable and collaborative tax and regulatory environment
Strengthen dialogue between business and authorities to ensure a stable and transparent framework for investors.