Mexico Solidifies Role as EU's Priority Investment Destination

The European Union is reinforcing its position as Mexico’s second-largest foreign investor, and many of its companies have targeted strategic sectors, which include manufacturing, energy, technology, and logistics. The Isthmus of Tehuantepec Corridor is emerging as a flagship project within the EU’s Global Gateway strategy, with initiatives in renewable energy, green hydrogen, and workforce training. 

“Mexico needs more foreign investment and we are working to make that happen. The EU is the second-largest investor in the country, which proves the strategy is working,” said Italy’s Ambassador to Mexico, Alessandro Modiano, during the 4th Binational Convention, New Routes and Bridges of Progress, hosted by the American Society of Mexico (AMSOC).

Since the year 2000, more than €200 billion has been allocated to projects in Mexico, spanning infrastructure, energy, and trade, officials said this week. European firms are contributing to the modernization of key Mexican ports such as Veracruz, Lázaro Cárdenas and Progreso, bringing technical expertise and innovation capacity.

Modiano said the EU views Mexico as a strategic partner in industrialization and the global transition toward sustainability. “We are working to continue investing. Mexico offers skilled labor, macroeconomic stability and institutional certainty: fertile ground for large economic groups,” Modiano said.

Modernized Mexico–EU Global Agreement

The upcoming enforcement of the Modernized Global Agreement between Mexico and the European Union is expected to expand opportunities in financial services, telecommunications, digital trade, and transportation. The deal includes commitments to innovation, sustainability, and the energy transition, aligning both partners with global economic and climate goals.

International corporations, Modiano added, are looking for countries with competitive advantages. “Large economic groups move where advantages exist, and Mexico has them. That is why Europe invests heavily here, and we want to continue strengthening that relationship,” he said.