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EU Framework for Screening Foreign Direct Investments

Summary

This proposal establishes a framework for the EU and its Member States to screen foreign direct investments that could threaten security or public order. It aims to improve coordination and information sharing across the Union.
10 21.03.2019
Other
economy
finance
public safety
social policy
european union
administrative law
public administration
international relations
business and competition
information technology and data processing

Key points

  • Establishment of an EU-wide framework for screening foreign direct investments on grounds of security or public order.
  • The Commission is empowered to screen investments that are likely to affect projects or programmes of Union interest.
  • Member States are required to inform the Commission and other Member States when a screening process begins.
  • Each Member State must appoint a dedicated contact point to handle foreign investment screening matters.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for screening of foreign direct investments into the European Union Framework for screening of foreign direct investments into the European Union ***I
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