Screening of foreign investments in the Union
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Adopted. The legislative procedure is complete.
Last active 26 Jun 2026
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What this bill does
In plain terms: what it changes and who it affects.
It creates an EU-wide system for screening foreign investments that could threaten security or public order.
Who it affects
It affects foreign investors buying or starting businesses in the EU, especially in sensitive sectors. It also affects EU companies in critical infrastructure, technology, energy, finance, transport, and similar areas.
Core of the proposal
- Requires every Member State to have a foreign investment screening mechanism.
- Covers direct foreign investments and EU-based investments controlled by non-EU investors.
- Adds mandatory screening for projects of Union interest and listed sensitive sectors.
- Creates EU information-sharing, comments, opinions, and coordinated deadlines for multi-country deals.
Key provisions
- Takes effect
- It applies 15 months after entry into force; the entry-into-force date is not specified in the proposal text.
- Transitional law
- During the 15-month transitional period, Regulation (EU) 2019/452 remains in force and continues to apply.
Articles changed · 1 across 1 law
- Regulation (EU) 2019/452 (32019R0452)
- entire act: repeals the entire regulation
Latest update
30 Jul 2026The most recent development in this bill's progress.
Adopted → Adopted
Adopted → Adopted
Documents
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