Ireland's Screening of Third Country Transactions Act entered into force on January 6, 2025.

Hungary's foreign direct investment ("FDI") regimes faced temporary headwinds in 2025, but no lasting regulatory changes ultimately took hold.

Following numerous amendments over the past years, Germany's foreign direct investment ("FDI") review continued in full swing, with further significant updates expected in the coming years.

French foreign direct investment ("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.

Foreign direct investment ("FDI") deals are generally not blocked in Finland, but the government is able to monitor and, if necessary, restrict foreign investment.

The relevance of Estonia's foreign direct investment ("FDI") screening mechanism has remained modest since its inception at the end of 2023 but is expected to grow in light of the geopolitical situation, on account of increased activity in the defense sector.

The scope of the Danish foreign direct investment ("FDI") regime is comprehensive and requires a careful assessment of investments and agreements involving Danish companies.

The 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.

On July 22, 2025, the Bulgarian Foreign Direct Investment ("FDI") screening mechanism entered into effect.

The Belgian foreign direct investment ("FDI") screening regime entered into force in July 2023. Investors and authorities alike are still coming to grips with the regime and the limited guidance available to help parties navigate it.

The wide scope, low trigger thresholds and broad interpretation of the Austrian Foreign Direct Investment ("FDI") regime require a thorough assessment and proactive planning throughout the mergers and acquisitions ("M&A") process.

The European Union continues to be a driver of foreign direct investment ("FDI") screening, with coordinated and mandatory enforcement now on the horizon.

The landscape of foreign direct investment ("FDI") in the United States continues to evolve under the Trump administration.

Foreign direct investment ("FDI"), whether undertaken directly or indirectly, is generally allowed without restrictions and without the need to obtain prior authorization from an administrative agency.

The Canadian government continues to scrutinize foreign investments by state-owned enterprises and state-linked private investors, especially if from "non-like-minded" countries.

As regulatory scrutiny intensifies and geopolitical developments reshape cross-border investment, understanding the evolving global foreign direct investment landscape has become increasingly important.

Understanding the ever-evolving global FDI landscape is crucial amid growing regulatory complexities in cross-border transactions and increased geopolitical tensions.

Some, but not all, investors may face a friendlier climate