The EIB survey shows that almost 8 out of 10 Romanian companies are investing and planning to expand their production capacity, however, the economic sentiment remains more pessimistic than the EU average.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) survey shows that 78% of Romanian companies made investments in the last year, an increase compared to previous editions, but below the EU average of 86%. Although many companies expect an economic downturn, 44% of them intend to expand their production capacity in the next three years, well above the EU average of 26%. The survey highlights the openness of Romanian businesses to change, despite geopolitical pressures and climate risks. EIB Vice President Ioannis Tsakiris mentioned that businesses need predictability and access to financing to support the transition to a competitive and green economy. Romania stands out positively regarding gender balance in leadership, and 48% of firms use advanced digital technologies. However, 65% of companies have suffered losses due to climate change, but fewer have invested in reducing emissions compared to the EU average. The EIB survey, conducted annually since 2016, provides an insight into how companies invest and innovate in the context of economic and climate changes.