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ARTICLE · 22 OCTOBER 2026

Between Openness And Sovereignty: Foreign Investment In The Spotlight

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France is tightening its foreign investment screening regime as the 2027 presidential election approaches, with parliamentary proposals seeking to expand oversight powers and broaden the scope of strategic sectors subject to review. The shift reflects a cross-party consensus on protecting national interests amid rising geopolitical tensions and follows new EU regulations requiring mandatory screening mechanisms across all member states.

FranceGovernment, Public Sector
Ruxandra Lazar
Ruxandra Lazar
Pierre Sikorav
Pierre Sikorav

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As the presidential election approaches and geopolitical tensions intensify, France is navigating a delicate balance between attracting foreign investment and safeguarding its strategic interests. The French Treasury’s annual report, published on 24 September, reflects this inherent tension.

Balancing openness and sovereignty: foreign investment at the heart of current affairs

With the presidential election approaching and geopolitical tensions intensifying, France is navigating between openness to foreign investors and the protection of its strategic interests. The annual report of the Directorate General of the Treasury, published on 24 September, reflects this conflicting reality.

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