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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -
Proskauer - The Capital Commitment

Global Trade in 2025: Outbound Investment Restrictions

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Motivated by a rapidly evolving geopolitical climate, governments around the globe have increasingly scrutinized and intervened in transactions under foreign direct investment (FDI) screening regimes in recent years. Rising...more

DLA Piper

Revised EU FDI Screening Regulation’s Direction of Motion Following the European Parliament’s Review

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The EU Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Screening Regulation (Regulation) entered into force in October 2020. It aims to create a cooperation mechanism which enables EU member states and the European Commission (EC) to...more

A&O Shearman

From open door to watchful gatekeeper: Greece adopts a foreign-investment screening mechanism

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On May 22, 2025, the Hellenic Parliament passed long-expected legislation to establish Greece’s first national mechanism for the screening of foreign direct investments (FDI) on grounds of national security and public order....more

Morgan Lewis

FDI Enforcement Trends in EU, EU Member States, and UK: Q1 2025

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In the first quarter of 2025, the approach of the European Union, EU member states, and the United Kingdom toward foreign direct investment (FDI) reviews continues to be cautious and is increasingly linked to security...more

Hogan Lovells

Increasing European defence budgets: what are the implications for government contractors and investors?

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At a time of marked geopolitical uncertainty, governments around Europe are committing to meaningful increases in defence spending, whilst also looking to private capital and investment to supplement public funds. This in...more

A&O Shearman

Foreign investment control regimes reach far and hit hard

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Foreign investment (FDI) screening regimes continued to present challenges for dealmakers. We saw tough intervention in key jurisdictions. New and expanding rules added to regulatory burden. Overall, most deals are cleared...more

Alston & Bird

Foreign Direct Investment Screening in Germany in 2024: Key Facts & Figures

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Our European Antitrust Team provides insights into German foreign direct investment (FDI) control in 2024....more

Hogan Lovells

The Foreign Investment Screening Regime comes into force in Ireland

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In line with international and European developments, Ireland has introduced a new regime to provide for a process to allow for certain transactions that may present risks to the security or public order of the State to be...more

Hogan Lovells

FDI Outlook 2025: Navigating National Security Reviews in a Transforming Global Landscape

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As 2025 begins, the foreign direct investment (FDI) landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace. Driven by geopolitical shifts, technological advancements, and changing regulatory priorities, businesses must navigate an...more

Hogan Lovells

Foreign direct investment (FDI) global legal guide

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In line with international and European developments, Ireland has introduced a new regime to provide for a process to allow for certain transactions that may present risks to the security or public order of the State to be...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Managing Deal Risks in a Challenging Regulatory Environment: Strategies and Deal Terms

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The already complex business calculus that goes into a merger has become even more complicated in the past several years because of stepped-up government scrutiny. Major transactions have been blocked or abandoned in the face...more

White & Case LLP

New dual-use export control and outbound investment approach as part of the EU's Economic Security Strategy

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Continuing the work from the Joint Communication on a European Economic Security Strategy published in June 2023, the European Commission unveiled a comprehensive package with five proposed initiatives to strengthen the EU's...more

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The European Economic Security Package

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Building on the European Security Strategy of June 2023, the European Commission on January 24, 2024, adopted a package of five initiatives aiming to enhance the EU’s economic security. The package contains a far-reaching...more

McDermott Will & Emery

FDI Screening: When Does National Interest Override Investment?

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A recent decision from the European Court of Justice (ruling C-106/22) has significant impact on EU foreign investment screening mechanisms....more

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EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation Goes Live: Key Implications for M&A Transactions

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On 12 July 2023, the EU’s Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) entered into force. The FSR allows the European Commission (EC) to investigate and remedy subsidies received from non-EU countries that distort the EU internal...more

White & Case LLP

Foreign direct investment reviews 2023: A global perspective

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Now in its seventh year of annual publication, White & Case's Foreign Direct Investment Reviews provides a comprehensive look into rapidly evolving foreign direct investment (FDI) laws and regulations in approximately 40...more

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France Extends Interim Rule on Foreign Direct Investments

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On 23 December 2022, the French government issued decree number 2022-1622, which extended to 31 December 2023 the interim rule, in effect for two years now, that lowered the threshold that triggers foreign investment review...more

White & Case LLP

Germany prohibits sale of two companies to Chinese investors – FDI scrutiny in full swing

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In an unprecedented double-strike, the German government recently blocked two transactions pertaining to Chinese investments in German semiconductor facilities. Just two weeks before, the cabinet had already intervened...more

A&O Shearman

Foreign direct investments into Luxembourg: what you need to know about the new framework

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A new bill of law n°7885 introduces a mandatory notification and pre-approval requirement for certain foreign direct investments made by non-European investors in a Luxembourg entity operating in a critical sector in the...more

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Europe’s unicorns come of age—COVID-19 lockdowns drive customer familiarity, utilisation and reliance on fintech

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Financial institutions M&A sector trends: fintech — H1 2021 and outlook for H2 2021 - E-commerce and online financial services experienced exponential growth during the COVID-19 pandemic. The significance of digital...more

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