Despite shortcomings, Slovenia remains attractive to Austrian investors

Austrian investors still feel Slovenia offers good investment opportunities despite persistent issues such as red tape, high taxes, and shortage of skilled workers, shows a survey by Advantage Austria Ljubljana among Austrian-owned companies in the country.

Austrian businesses are committed to continue operating in Slovenia, director of the Advantage Austria Ljubljana Wilhelm Nest said on 18 January, noting that "with almost 25% of all foreign direct investments, Austria remains the largest foreign investor in Slovenia."

The online survey carried out in the last quarter of...