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German Minister of Economics suggests revising EU and German merger control regulations to enable the creation of European champions – and keeps FDI options on the table to prevent acquisitions by non-European players.

The European Commission is expected to issue a White Paper on an Instrument on Foreign Subsidies on June 17, as anticipated in its 2020 work program.

This regular update (no. 69 | 29 November 2021) covers key regulatory EU developments related to the evolving COVID-19 situation (Antitrust & State Aid; Trade/Export Controls; Medicines, Medical Devices...

The Belgian Interfederal Screening Commission (ISC) has released its Annual Report on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Screening 2024–2025, providing valuable insights into how the country...

The EU's foreign direct investment (FDI) screening rules aim to enable the Union to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks to security or public order...

The Safeguard Mechanism is introduced amid growing concern regarding foreign investments in strategic infrastructure and technology in Europe.

One year after the introduction of Belgium's foreign direct investment (FDI) screening mechanism, the Interfederal Screening Commission (ISC) has published its inaugural annual report.

Belgium has long been considered a tax haven due to its lack of capital gains tax on financial assets managed within a private estate. The Act of 6 April 2026 introduces a new capital gains tax regime with a 10% fixed rate and generous allowances, including a €1 million exemption for business owners holding at least 20% of company shares. Despite this change, Belgium's competitive tax structure with step-up provisions for new residents and deferred exit taxes may continue to attract entrepreneurs and

Belgium's Investment Screening Committee received 191 foreign investment filings in its latest reporting period, marking a sharp increase driven by more active detection of non-notified transactions. The first-ever refusal came after the period ended, blocking a China-linked acquisition of a Belgian offshore helicopter services provider, demonstrating that low refusal rates don't preclude negative outcomes for sensitive sector investments.

On June 17, 2020, the European Commission published its highly anticipated White Paper detailing its "anti-subsidy tool," aimed at rectifying supposed distortions in the EU caused by...

Foreign direct investment screening rules in Belgium and the EU create uncertainty for investors, particularly in technology deals. This analysis examines when asset transfers involving intellectual property...

The European Commission's third annual report (the Report) on experience with Regulation 2019/452 (as amended, the FDI Regulation) reflects the growing importance...

The new Belgian foreign direct investment screening law ("FDI Regime") imposes preclosing filing requirements on non-EU investments into various industry sectors in Belgium...

On July 13, 2023, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) rendered its inaugural verdict regarding the EU's Foreign Direct Investment Screening Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2019/452)...

As Belgium's foreign direct investment (FDI) screening mechanism enters its third year, the Federal Public Service (FPS) Economy has published its second annual report...

The screening of foreign direct investments (FDI) is a hot topic in Belgium. As the number of screenings continues to rise, investors are faced with practical questions...

On 5 March 2019, the Council of the EU approved a new framework to screen foreign direct investments ("FDI") coming into the EU. This concludes a legislative process kicked off in 2017.

Belgium's foreign direct investment (FDI) screening regime is set to enter into force on 1 July 2023. This move makes Belgium one of the last EU member states to adopt legislation designed to protect its...