Slovenia is becoming less interesting for German investors

According to the satisfaction of German investors, Slovenia ranks only ninth among 15 Central and Eastern Europe, and our economic policy remains weak points of especially high tax burdens, increasing labor costs, ineffective public administration and fighting corruption. This may include, among other things, the commitment of German companies to Slovenia as a business location, according to a survey by the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry on the Economic Condition and Investment Climate in Slovenia and in the countries in the said region.

“According to a poll conducted among 108 directors of German companies in Slovenia, they greatly appreciate digitization, innovation and research. On the other hand, the negative factors include the tax system, public administration and economic policy; This is the same as in the past. And I’m afraid that if we do not deal with this, Slovenia will be behind other countries in the region, « warns Dagmar von BohnsteinPresident of the Slovenian Chamber of Commerce.

Asked to work what her recommendations would be to decision -makers in our country, she explained that she wanted the government to listen to the private sector and go with him and companies for active dialogue. “We talk and work together. Let’s give businesses and the economy the space it needs to support the country. It is not a country against the economy, but about cooperating for everyone. I want this for Slovenia.  »

He also shows a survey, most companies evaluate the current economic situation in their industry as « satisfactory ». At the same time, the proportion of negative estimates is increasing. Few companies are expecting a significant improvement in the coming year. At the same time, 80 percent of companies would again choose Slovenia as an investment location. Nevertheless, the number of those who think about alternatives in the region – especially about Croatia and Hungary, is increasing.

Also in 2025, labor costs remain the highest risk for companies in Slovenia – as many as 60 percent of those surveyed cited as a key challenge. In second place are economic political uncertainty (55 percent) and demand for demand (53 percent), both of which are slightly increasing compared to the previous year.

Economic relations with Germany strong and stable

Economic relations between Germany and Slovenia remain strong, stable and largely balanced. The total trade exchange between the two countries increased by two percent last year, to nearly € 14.7 billion, with our exports and imports virtually equal at over € 7.3 billion. Germany is our second largest trade partner. There is only Switzerland ahead, which can be attributed primarily to the strong expansion of the pharmaceutical company Novartis.