Strong increase in both inward and outward FDI flows in 2007

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Series Details No.19, 2009 (13.3.09)
Publication Date 13/03/2009
ISSN 1977-0316
EC KS-SF-09-019-EN-N
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This article presents an overview of EU Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) statistics for annual flows, stocks at year-end and annual income for the period 2002-2007. Both outward and inward flows increased in 2007 (+53% and +79% respectively), and outflows exceeded inflows by €124 bn. FDI towards the EU's main partners increased significantly. At €269.3 bn, income from extra-EU FDI reached a record high, exceeding income paid to foreign investors by €139.0 bn

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