European Union: Economic Analysis

It has certainly been an eventful start to the year from a financial perspective – it’s never dull for long, that’s for sure, in economics and in financial planning.

Anna-Catharina von Girsewald and Dr. Carsten Bormann examine the profound changes in the EU's regulatory environment and their impact on foreign direct investment and M&A activities. The article explores how increasing geopolitical tensions and a shift toward a more continental European approach are reshaping the investment landscape, while European economies simultaneously face pressure to accelerate growth in key sectors like defense, technology, and infrastructure.

European economies face unprecedented pressure from geopolitical tensions and the need to accelerate growth in critical industries like defense and emerging technologies. This comprehensive analysis examines how EU regulation functions both as a constraint on transaction execution and as a strategic instrument of industrial policy, exploring the evolving regulatory landscape shaping foreign direct investment and M&A activity.

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An EU national, operating a successful consultancy company, sought a jurisdiction that combined tax efficiency, EU credibility, and a high quality lifestyle. With an international client base and no dependence on a physical location, Cyprus emerged as a natural choice for both business relocation and personal residency. The individual also held a personal investment portfolio which was discretionary managed by an EU Financial Institution.

With the introduction of the Final Income Tax Without Imputation (FITWI) Regulations through Legal Notice 188 of 2025, Maltese companies can elect to apply a 15% final tax rate on chargeable income, instead of operating under the full imputation system.

With the RESourceEU Action Plan, the European Commission is providing a key industrial policy impetus to secure critical raw materials in Europe.

The arrivals of tourists reached 156.959 in December 2025 compared to 133.063 in December 2024, recording an increase of 18,0%.

In December 2025, total government employment reached 55.301 persons, recording an increase of 53 employees (0,1%) compared to December 2024.