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

The Western Balkan region (Balkan countries out of European Union) remain increasingly accessible to foreign investment, without established Foreign Direct Investment ("FDI") screening mechanism, with limited requirements for licensing approvals and ownership thresholds, apart from specific secto

Understanding the ever-evolving global FDI landscape is crucial amid growing regulatory complexities in cross-border transactions