Romania has climbed to 9th place among European investment destinations according to PwC's 2026 CEO Survey, up from 13th previously, with foreign direct investment nearly doubling from β¬62 billion to β¬125 billion between 2014 and 2024. However, the country faces significant headwinds from bureaucratic burden, inconsistent policy implementation, and fiscal pressures that deter investors, particularly from outside Europe and in the technology sector.