The UK’s National Security & Investment Act has now been in place for a year and has already made its mark, prohibiting deals on national security grounds and also requiring remedies in cases that are not subject to the mandatory notification requirement.

The Netherlands prepares for its first effective year of new FDI regulation.

Belgium implements an FDI screening regime by July 1, 2023.

Driven by the European Commission's guidance, Member States keep expanding their investment screening regimes. A similar trend is observed in Europe at large.

Luxembourg has introduced a bill of law to regulate foreign direct investments. The law is currently being discussed before the Luxembourg Parliament.

Ireland anticipates adopting and implementing an FDI screening regime by Q1 2023.

In France, FDI screening authorities have issued new guidelines to improve the transparency of the FDI process.

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