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What do global investors really think about Europe?
Europe sometimes seems to attract bad headlines, not least in Europe itself, with questions about the continent’s ability to compete in an increasingly fragmented geopolitical order. And yet despite the gloom, global business leaders are a lot more confident about Europe’s prospects than you might think. In this episode of This is Deutsche Bank, Alexander von zur Mühlen, Deutsche Bank Management Board member responsible for Germany, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, joins host Michael Steen to discuss the findings of a new Deutsche Bank survey of 1,200 senior decision-makers from around the world. The results suggest that Europe is now viewed as one of the most attractive destinations for investment, with confidence in the region rising despite ongoing economic and geopolitical challenges. So, what makes Europe attractive to global investors today, and can the region seize the opportunity in front of it? 01:32 The main findings of our Global Sentiment Survey on Europe 2026 and the reasons behind them 04:40 Is this optimism translating into concrete investments? 08:44 What are the obstacles holding us back? 12:31 How can Deutsche Bank support? Global Sentiment Survey on Europe 2026 https://www.db.com/what-we-do/focus-topics/europe/index?language_id=1 Deutsche Bank website http://www.db.com




