The new framework aims to strengthen oversight of strategic sectors and could reshape the investment landscape for companies operating in some of Europe's fastest-growing technology industries.
The Council of the European Union has given its final approval to a new Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Screening Regulation, creating a harmonised framework for reviewing foreign investments in strategic sectors across the bloc. For structured products market participants, the development is particularly relevant given the growing popularity of technology-focused investment themes The regulation represents a significant expansion of the EU's ability to &nb