The European Union's new foreign direct investment screening regulation introduces significant procedural improvements and standardised risk assessment criteria, while simultaneously expanding the scope of mandatory filings and eliminating preferential treatment for allied investors. Understanding how these changes will affect cross-border transactions and what steps dealmakers should take during the 18-month transition period is crucial for navigating the reformed regulatory landscape.

The EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation introduces new regulatory scrutiny for non-EU companies investing in Europe, with particular implications for Middle Eastern state-linked entities and sovereign wealth funds. The first major FSR merger investigation involving UAE-based e& and PPF Telecom reveals how the Commission applies this regime to government-backed investors from the Gulf region.

The European Union has introduced a new regulation that fundamentally transforms foreign direct investment screening across Member States by establishing a mandatory minimum scope of transactions requiring prior authorization. This comprehensive framework harmonizes screening criteria, expands the types of investments subject to review, and creates a more predictable approval process for cross-border transactions in sensitive sectors. The regulation addresses critical gaps in the current system while balanc

The European Commission's Industrial Accelerator Act introduces sweeping changes to the automotive sector, establishing new "Made in the EU" requirements for electric vehicles and imposing conditions on foreign investments in battery manufacturing and critical raw materials.

The European Union has formally adopted sweeping reforms to its foreign investment screening framework, requiring all member states to maintain screening regimes and establishing a common minimum scope covering sensitive...