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Türkiye
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: Türkiye
Making Türkiye an attractive investment destination continues to be a priority for the government.
Switzerland
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: Switzerland
Historically, Switzerland has been very liberal regarding foreign investments. However, there has recently been increased political pressure to create a more structured legal regime for foreign investment.
Sweden
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: Sweden
In December 2023, Sweden adopted and implemented a new FDI regime, meaning that a general FDI screening mechanism now applies in relation to investments in certain Swedish businesses.
Spain
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: Spain
Certain foreign direct investments in Spain are subject to scrutiny under the Law 19/2003 (Law on the movement of capital and foreign economic transactions and on certain measures for the prevention of money laundering).
Slovenia
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: Slovenia
Since May 31, 2020, certain foreign investments into Slovenian companies can be subject to foreign direct investments review. Incorporation of new companies and business units can also be screened.
Slovakia
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: Slovakia
The new Foreign Investments Screening Act entered into force in Slovakia on March 1, 2023.
Russian Federation
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: Russian Federation
Russian laws regulating foreign investments have been considerably amended in 2023 to extend the scope of the laws as well as to strengthen control in this sphere.
Romania
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: Romania
The Romanian regime regarding foreign direct investment appears to have become more stable in 2023, but continues to surprise.
Portugal
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: Portugal
In Portugal, transactions involving acquisition of control over strategic assets by entities residing outside the EU or the EEA may be subject to FDI screening.
Poland
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: Poland
The Polish FDI regime – ambiguous rules, no blocking decisions and evolving market practice.
Norway
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: Norway
The foreign direct investment regime in Norway is subject to upcoming changes, with further changes expected to come.
Netherlands
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: Netherlands
The Netherlands, complementing its existing sector-specific regulations, has introduced a general investment screening mechanism to enhance the protection of its national security across a broader range of sectors.
Middle East
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: Middle East
The Middle East continues to welcome foreign investment, subject to licensing approvals and ownership thresholds for certain business sectors or in certain geographical zones.
Malta
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: Malta
Malta's FDI regime regulates transactions that must be notified to the authorities and, in some cases, will be subject to screening.
Luxembourg
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: Luxembourg
In 2023, Luxembourg adopted a national screening mechanism for foreign direct investments.
Lithuania
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: Lithuania
All investments concerning national security are under the scope of review.
Latvia
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: Latvia
The law in Latvia provides for sectoral FDI regimes for specific corporate M&A, real estate dealings and gambling companies.
Italy
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: Italy
Italy's Golden Power Law is now more than 10 years old and is continuously expanding its reach.
Ireland
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: Ireland
Ireland is expected to enact its FDI screening legislation in 2024.
Hungary
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: Hungary
FDI screening in Hungary – forever changing regulation, no change in its importance.
Germany
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: Germany
Following numerous amendments over the past years, Germany's FDI review continued in full swing in 2023, with further significant updates expected in 2024.
France
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: France
French FDI screening continues to focus on foreign investments involving medical and biotech activities, food security activities or the treatment, storage and transmission of sensitive data. The nuclear ecosystem is subject to very close scrutiny.
Finland
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: Finland
FDI deals are generally not blocked in Finland.
Estonia
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: Estonia
Estonia's foreign direct investment screening mechanism entered into force on September 1, 2023.
Denmark
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: Denmark
The scope of the Danish FDI regime is comprehensive and requires a careful assessment of investments and agreements involving Danish companies.
Czech Republic
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: Czech Republic
The new Czech Foreign Investments Screening Act took effect in May 2021, establishing the rights and duties of foreign investors and setting screening requirements for Czech targets.
Belgium
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: Belgium
The Belgian FDI screening regime entered into force in July 2023. In its early days, investors and authorities alike are coming to grips with the new regime and the guidelines that help parties navigate it.
Austria
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: Austria
The wide scope, low trigger thresholds and extensive interpretation of the Austrian FDI regime require a thorough assessment and proactive planning of the M&A process.
European Union
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: Europe
The European Commission continues to be a driver of FDI screening across the EU, with Member States now moving toward coordinated enforcement.
United States of America
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: United States
Most deals are approved without mitigation, but the CFIUS landscape has continued evolving based on a combination of expanded jurisdiction, mandatory filings applying in certain cases, enhanced focus on a broad array of national security considerations, increased rates of mitigation, further atte
Mexico
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: Mexico
FDI, whether undertaken directly or indirectly, is generally allowed without restrictions or without the need to obtain prior authorization from an administrative agency.
Canada
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2024: Canada
The Canadian government continues to scrutinize foreign investments by state-owned enterprises and state-linked private investors, especially if from "non-like-minded" countries.
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