In a regime undergoing rapid change, investment screening is currently "light," with red tape increasing for European inbound investment -
While there is still no standalone foreign direct investment (FDI) screening at...more
11/10/2020
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A new European Foreign Direct Investment regulation harmonizing investment controls came into force .
In response to increased foreign direct investments (FDI) into European technology assets and an increased call for the...more
12/31/2019
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Following completion of the Trilogue process, the three main EU institutions have agreed on a compromise for a new Regulation that gives the EU a largely procedural and coordinating function in connection with foreign direct...more
1/8/2019
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