Countries

Global economic giant, making it a crucial player in international trade and investment

Strategic partner for many countries in various sectors, such as trade, investment, security, and diplomacy.

Key driver of the digital transformation, with a leading role in developing and deploying new technologies

Essential contributor to addressing global challenges

Housing crisis, with rising prices, low supply, and high demand

Decline of privacy, with increasing surveillance, data breaches, and cyberattacks

Regulatory burden that hamper innovation and competitiveness

Challenge of climate change

Second in the world in the 2022 Bloomberg Innovation Index

Global leader in innovation and technology

Strong export-oriented economy and manufacturing prowers

High export quota, which reflects its openness and integration in the global economy

Digitalization and automation could disrupt its labor market and industrial base

Demographic change could reduce labor force and increase its social spending

Globalization and exposition to external shocks and competition

Phase out coal, increase its renewable energy sources, and promote green finance

One of the largest markets in Europe, and access to the European single market

39 universities in the top 1000 of the 2022 World University Rankings

Innovative business leaders, and a high-quality transportation infrastructure

Leader in technology and innovation, with a strong R&D sector, a vibrant startup ecosystem

Severe recession and increased public debt in France

Energy market disruption has led to higher energy prices and supply risks

Competitiveness and productivity gap limiting potential growth and innovation

Social and territorial inequalities, which affect France’s cohesion and stability

Ranked 12th in the world in the 2022 SJR - International Science Ranking

Strong public investment which enhances the productivity and resilience of the economy.

Diversified and industrialized economy, with competitive sectors such as services, biotechnology, transportation, and exports

Multilingual and skilled workforce, with a high level of education and proficiency in French, Dutch, German, and English

Global competition and digital disruption

Low workforce participation rate

Unbalanced public finances pose a risk to fiscal sustainability and credibility

High inflation eroding the purchasing power of households and businesses

Fourth in the world in the 2022 Global Innovation Index

Highest English proficiency in the world, with nine out of every ten people speaking English as a second language

Netherlands is home to the International Court of Justice

Sixth in the world in the 2022 Global Competitiveness Report

Urgency of the transition to net zero

Aging-related fiscal pressures

Pervasive labor shortages

Supporting and up skilling of the workforce

Switzerland has the second highest per capita GDP in the world

First in the world in the 2022 Global Innovation Index

Second in the world in the 2022 Global Competitiveness Report

Third in the world in the 2022 Human Development Index

The geopolitical tensions and elevated uncertainty

Reduced trade and investment

Digital revolution

Tax haven stereotype

One of the highest per capita GDP in the world

Tax-free environment, with no income tax or corporate tax for most businesses

World’s first government ministry for artificial intelligence

Seventh-largest proven reserves of both crude oil and natural gas in the world

Decline in oil output resulting from OPEC-agreed production cuts

Dependence on oil revenues

Diversification and innovation gap

Environmental challenges