The EIB Investment Survey reveals that the impact of the coronavirus pandemic is being felt by firms across the European Union and is impacting their investment outlooks. In particular, the survey finds that:
- 45% of firms intend to invest less than initially planned in the current financial year due to the coronavirus.
- The main long-term impact of COVID-19 on EU firms is the expected increase in the use of digital technologies (50%). Large firms (58%) cite this more than small firms (43%).
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has launched the fifth edition of its EIB Investment Survey. The first findings of the survey show a widening investment gap throughout Europe, which can be linked to the stretch in government budgets due to the pandemic and the...
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