Investments by foreign companies in Switzerland fell significantly last year. US companies, among others, held back. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The number of foreign investments in Switzerland shrank by almost a quarter to just 84 projects in 2025, as the consulting firm EY reported on Thursday. US companies – the most important investors – reduced their investments by 7%. In Europe, the overall decline was 7% to 5,026 projects. This means that investment activity fell to its lowest level in eleven years, as EY writes. This reflects the geopolitical, energy policy and economic crises of recent years. The distribution of funds varies. According to the ranking, France and the UK are particularly popular investment locations. Germany follows in third place as the largest single economy in Europe. Switzerland, meanwhile, ranks 13th. Switzerland as a ‘gateway to Europe'”‘ “Despite declining investment, Switzerland continues to act as a gateway to Europe …