EU Council and Parliament Reach Provisional Agreement on Foreign Direct Investment Screening Rules
The EU Council and European Parliament have agreed on new foreign direct investment screening rules covering all 27 member states, targeting critical sectors including AI, defense, energy, and critical minerals.
The European Union
EU Council and European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on December 11 regarding foreign direct investment screening regulations, aimed at strengthening the bloc's capacity to address risks within its territory. The agreement marks a significant expansion of the EU's ability to scrutinize investments from outside the bloc in sectors deemed critical to security and public order.












