By Clare Nuttall in Glasgow A new study by the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) has confirmed that nearshoring to the Western Balkans is taking place post-pandemic. Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows have significantly surpassed long-term equilibrium values in some countries, according to wiiw calculations. The report attributes the increasing interest in the Western Balkans to several factors, including geographic proximity to the European Union (EU), a skilled workforce and low labour costs. These advantages make the region particularly appealing for companies …