EU Council and Parliament Reach Agreement on Revised Foreign Direct Investment Screening Regulation
On December 11, 2025, the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement to revise the EU's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Screening Regulation. The revisions aim to strengthen the FDI screening framework by addressing economic and national security risks related to foreign investments in the EU while maintaining the EU's attractiveness for such investments.
The formal adoption of the updated regulation is expected in the first half of 2026, with implementation likely in 2027. Key measures include enhanced harmonization across the EU while maintaining national security screening at the member state level.
The regulation will introduce more rigorous scrutiny of corporate transactions in sensitive sectors, including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and defense. Investors are advised to monitor legislative developments and adapt their strategies accordingly.
