Registration Open for European Cities and Regions of the Future 2027 Ranking: Global Investment Barometer Reopens

欧洲投资竞争力图谱再更新

全球领先的外国直接投资（FDI）数据机构fDi Intelligence近日宣布，正式启动欧洲城市与区域未来2027（European Cities and Regions of the Future 2027）排名的报名工作。该排名将于2027年2月发布，旨在评估欧洲各大城市和区域在吸引外资、经济发展及商业扩张方面的综合实力。

六大维度定义投资吸引力

本次排名延续了fDi Intelligence一贯的严谨框架，从以下六个维度对参选地点进行量化评估：

• 经济潜力：衡量经济增长、市场规模及创新活力。
• 成本效益：考察运营成本、税收及房地产价格。
• 人力资本与生活方式：评估劳动力素质、教育水平及生活质量。
• 连通性：包括交通基础设施、数字连接及国际通达性。
• 商业友好度：关注监管环境、企业设立便利度及政府支持。
• FDI策略：由各地投资促进机构提交战略计划，经专家评审。

报名截止日期为2026年9月25日，相关投资促进机构、经济发展单位及政府实体可通过指定链接提交调查问卷参选“FDI策略”类别。

中东资本的战略参考

尽管该排名聚焦欧洲，但其对中东地区的投资者和决策者具有不可忽视的战略意义。近年来，以阿联酋为首的海湾国家在欧洲的绿地FDI项目激增。根据fDi Intelligence此前发布的2026年绿地FDI绩效指数，阿联酋在全球项目中保持领先地位，其主权财富基金如阿布扎比投资局（ADIA）和穆巴达拉投资公司持续加码欧洲科技、能源及基础设施领域。

欧洲城市与区域未来排名为中东资本提供了一个零基准的选址分析工具。例如，在成本效益和商业友好度上得分较高的中欧城市（如波兰弗罗茨瓦夫、捷克布尔诺）可能成为制造业或研发中心的替代选择；而人力资本与连通性领先的西欧大都市（如伦敦、巴黎、柏林）则继续吸引总部经济和高附加值服务。

排名背后的长周期趋势

从更宏观的视角看，该排名反映了全球FDI格局的三大长期趋势：## European Investment Competitiveness Map Updated Again

fDi Intelligence, a leading global foreign direct investment (FDI) data provider, recently announced the launch of applications for the European Cities and Regions of the Future 2027 ranking. Scheduled for release in February 2027, the ranking aims to assess the overall competitiveness of European cities and regions in attracting foreign investment, driving economic development, and facilitating business expansion.

Six Dimensions Defining Investment Attractiveness

Building on fDi Intelligence's proven rigorous framework, this edition quantifies the attractiveness of candidate locations across the following six dimensions:

• Economic Potential: Measuring economic growth, market size, and innovation vitality.
• Cost Effectiveness: Examining operational costs, taxation, and real estate prices.
• Human Capital and Lifestyle: Assessing workforce quality, education levels, and quality of life.
• Connectivity: Including transport infrastructure, digital connectivity, and international accessibility.
• Business Friendliness: Focusing on the regulatory environment, ease of business setup, and government support.
• FDI Strategy: Strategic plans submitted by local investment promotion agencies, reviewed by experts.

The application deadline is September 25, 2026. Investment promotion agencies, economic development units, and government entities can submit questionnaires via the designated link to participate in the "FDI Strategy" category.

Strategic Reference for Middle Eastern Capital

Although the ranking focuses on Europe, it holds significant strategic value for investors and policymakers in the Middle East. In recent years, greenfield FDI projects from Gulf states, led by the UAE, have surged in Europe. According to fDi Intelligence's previously released Greenfield FDI Performance Index 2026, the UAE maintains a leading position in global projects, with its sovereign wealth funds, such as the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and Mubadala Investment Company, continuing to increase investments in European technology, energy, and infrastructure sectors.

The European Cities and Regions of the Future ranking provides Middle Eastern capital with a baseline site selection analysis tool. For example, Central European cities with high scores in cost effectiveness and business friendliness (such as Wrocław in Poland and Brno in Czech Republic) may become alternative locations for manufacturing or R&D centers; while Western European metropolises leading in human capital and connectivity (such as London, Paris, Berlin) continue to attract headquarters economies and high-value-added services.

Long-Cycle Trends Behind the Ranking

From a broader perspective, the ranking reflects three major long-term trends in the global FDI landscape:1. Nearshoring and Supply Chain Restructuring: Central and Eastern European regions (e.g., Hungary, Romania) are attracting manufacturing investments returning from Asia, leveraging their low-cost and high-skilled labor. 2. Green Transition Premium: In the dimensions of “Connectivity” and “Economic Potential,” the increasing weight of renewable energy infrastructure and digital integration has boosted the rankings of Nordic and Iberian Peninsula cities. 3. Urban Governance Competition: The establishment of the FDI Strategy category encourages cities to proactively attract investment. The “Vision” models of Middle Eastern countries such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE are beginning to be emulated by European cities.

Conclusion

For Middle Eastern investors looking to expand in Europe, a thorough understanding of the ranking’s indicator system helps in site selection beyond mere tax incentive comparisons, enabling a comprehensive assessment of labor supply, ecosystem synergy, and medium- to long-term policy risks. As the fDi Intelligence editorial team stated: “Every location has a unique investment calling card.” The 2027 rankings may reshape Europe’s geo-economic landscape.

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References: fDi Intelligence official announcements and related articles.