Foreign direct investment reviews 2025: European Union
The European Commission continues to be a driver of FDI screening across the EU, with Member States now moving toward coordinated enforcement.
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European Commission proposes measures to up the ante on EU FDI screening
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At Mid-Year 2023, WAMS Data Show Global Decrease in Merger Filing Notifications, with Significant Declines in U.S. and EU Merger Filings
WAMS Database Reaches the 100-Jurisdiction Mark
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European Court of Justice rules that foreign investment screening cannot be used as a protectionist tool within the EU
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2023: Europe
Driven by the European Commission's guidance, Member States keep expanding their investment screening regimes. A similar trend is observed in Europe at large.
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2023: Germany
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy continues to tighten FDI control, but the investment climate remains liberal in principle.
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Germany prohibits sale of two companies to Chinese investors – FDI scrutiny in full swing
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At Mid-year, US Merger Filings Down From 2021's Torrid Pace, But Still Far Above the Historic Average
White & Case Global Antitrust Merger StatPak (WAMS)
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WAMS 2021 Year End and 2022 Q1 Takeaways at a Glance
White & Case Global Antitrust Merger StatPak (WAMS)
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Shining a light on the massive global surge in merger control filings
The data White & Case gathered from 58 of the most active merger control jurisdictions globally reveals trends and insights that can't be gleaned from data on single jurisdictions considered in isolation.
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German and Austrian competition authorities publish updated joint guidance on transaction value thresholds
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Broadened scope of Critical Infrastructure Regulation will increase FDI screening in Germany
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2021: Germany
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy continues to tighten FDI control, but the investment climate remains liberal in principle
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2021: European Union
Member States are introducing or expanding investment screening regimes, and the European Commission is now playing an active role
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Broadening the scope further – Latest revisions of German FDI rules go live
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Broadening the scope further – Draft revision of German FDI rules published for further consultation
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2020: A global perspective
A guide to navigating the rules for investing in countries that require foreign direct investment approval
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European Union
In a regime undergoing rapid change, investment screening is currently "light," with red tape increasing for European inbound investment
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Commission gives a sneak peek at what the future may hold for distribution agreements
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Catch-22: The European Commission Keeps Broadening Merger Control Intervention Powers and Gives a Glimpse of The Future
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Foreign direct investment reviews 2025: Germany
Following numerous amendments over the past years, Germany’s FDI review continued in full swing in 2024, with further significant updates expected in the coming years.
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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.
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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.
