- 77% of companies from Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) say they are investing in business development.
- The share of companies investing in product and service innovation in CEE is higher than in the European Union (27% vs. 24%).
- The main barriers to investment are the uncertain macroeconomic situation (87%), rising energy costs (87%) and the shortage of skilled labour (82%).
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has published the results of a survey on the investment levels in CEE companies — “Business Model Update: Are CEE Companies Investing Enough?”. The analysis was published as part of the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH) Report, which is to be presented at the Economic Forum in Karpacz (5 to 7 September 2023).