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Growth And Opportunities

The country's deal market is thriving and expected to maintain momentum in 2026, but investors should remain mindful of Greece's FDI screening framework...

Greece Government

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Germany To Consolidate FDI Screening Rules: New Draft Investment Screening Act Expected By Mid-2026

On January 28, 2026, the German government announced its intention to present a draft of a consolidated Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Screening Act (Draft FDI Act) by mid-2026.

Germany Government

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A&O Shearman

Coalition Agreement Outlines Strategic Direction For Competition Enforcement And Economic Security

The coalition parties that will form the next Dutch government published the coalition agreement, including their strategic priorities, on 30 January 2026.

Netherlands Anti-trust

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Loyens & Loeff

Foreign (Non-EU) Direct Investment Screening In Cyprus

The new law gives effect to Regulation (EU) 2019/452, introducing a formal review process for certain investments by non-EU investors into Cyprus businesses.

Cyprus Government

E&G Economides LLC

Foreign Direct Investment: Cyprus's New Guardrails Between Opportunity And Security

Cyprus Government

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Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

Cyprus Holding Companies: Key Legal And Structuring Issues For Foreign Investors

Cyprus Commercial

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Christos Paraskevas LLC

Immigration Pathways For Foreign Investment Structures Entering Cyprus

Cyprus Immigration

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

Cyprus Government

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Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

Cyprus Introduces New FDI Screening Regime – Key Points For Investors

Cyprus Government

I. Frangos & Associates LLC

Understanding Belgium's FDI Screening Framework

Belgium Government

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Loyens & Loeff

French FDI Review 2025: Practical Lessons And Regulatory Outlook

France Government

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McDermott Will & Schulte

Horizon Scanner: Energy Planning Infrastructure And Construction January 2026 - Public Procurement

Ireland Government

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Arthur Cox

The Irish FDI Screening Regime At One Year

Ireland Government

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McCann Fitzgerald

German Desk Newsletter | Dezember 2025

Netherlands Commercial

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Buren

SFDR 2.0 – What Changes ? | Eyes On ESG (Video)

European Union Commercial

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Arendt & Medernach

Taxation In Slovakia 2026 (Video)

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Zugimpex International GmbH

E-commerce : Les enjeux juridiques pour réussir 2026 (Video)

France Commercial

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Haas Avocats

On The Legal Side N°17 (Podcast)

France Technology

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August Debouzy

Podcast Episode 4: Don't Wait Until It's Too Late – Why Early Legal Help Matters

Cyprus Technology

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

Strengthening The EU FDI Screening Framework

In 2020, the European Union introduced the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Screening Regulation with the aim of enabling cooperation between EU Member States...

European Union Government

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GTG

Revision Of The EU FDI Screening Regulation: Political Agreement Reached

On 11 December 2025, the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament have reached a provisional political agreement on the revision of the Regulation establishing a framework for the screening...

Netherlands Government

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Buren

Annual EY Survey Reports Significant Rebound In Malta's Attractiveness

A survey of foreign investors in Malta has reported a substantial rebound in investor confidence, with 79% of respondents now viewing Malta as an attractive location for FDI...

Malta Government

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Finance Malta

Council And Parliament Agree To Revise The FDI Screening Regulation

On 11 December 2025, the Council and the European Parliament struck a political agreement to strengthen rules on foreign direct investment screening.

European Union Government

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Loyens & Loeff

Latest Developments In EU Economic Security Policy

European Union International

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

How To Get Latvian Residency By Investment (Latvia Golden Visa Guide)

Latvia Immigration

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The Sovereign Group

Guidance On FDI Screening Obligations In Austria

Austria Government

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Kinstellar

Cyprus Corporate & Commercial Disputes: Key Legal Remedies In Cross-Border Business Relationships

Cyprus Commercial

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Christos Paraskevas LLC

Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2025 Supports International Investment

Ireland Litigation

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William Fry

Foreign Direct Investment Screening In Cyprus: New Legal Framework

Cyprus Government

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A.G. Erotocritou LLC

Fitch Revises Cyprus Outlook to Positive and Affirms at A-

Cyprus Strategy

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

Emerging FDI Dynamics: Recent Developments Concerning Nexperia

Netherlands Government

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Loyens & Loeff

A New Era For Investment Oversight In Greece: FDI Regime Goes Live

Greece Government

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A&O Shearman

Foreign Investment Control In France – Yearly Review And Perspectives

France Government

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Gide Loyrette Nouel

Fitch Revises Cyprus Outlook to Positive and Affirms at A-

Fitch Ratings has revised Cyprus' sovereign outlook to Positive and affirmed the country's rating at A-, according to its latest announcement dated 21 November 2025, keeping Cyprus firmly within the investment-grade category.

Cyprus Strategy

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

Emerging FDI Dynamics: Recent Developments Concerning Nexperia

On 30 September 2025, the Dutch government intervened in the semiconductor company Nexperia by imposing restrictive measures affecting its assets, intellectual property, business operations, and personnel.

Netherlands Government

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Loyens & Loeff

A New Era For Investment Oversight In Greece: FDI Regime Goes Live

Greece introduced a mandatory and suspensory foreign direct investment (FDI) screening regime in May 2025.

Greece Government

AO

A&O Shearman

Foreign Investment Control In France – Yearly Review And Perspectives

In a year marked by heightened geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, France has maintained its position as a leading destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) in Europe.

France Government

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Gide Loyrette Nouel

Regional Competition Law Update – Q3 2025

Worldwide Anti-trust

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Kinstellar

Greenland Proposes Rules On Screening Of Foreign Direct Investments

The Government of Greenland has taken the first step towards adopting rules on screening of foreign direct investments.

Denmark Government

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Plesner

Economics Weekly Alert 41/2025

A brief presentation of the main provisions of the six bills that constitute the tax reform:

Cyprus Strategy

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KPMG in Cyprus

Mapping Out The Trends Of FDI In Europe: A Look At The EU's Fifth FDI Annual Report

On 14 October 2025, the European Commission (the "Commission") published its 5th Annual Report on the screening of foreign direct investment into the Union (the "Report").

Malta Government

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Ganado Advocates

How To Open A Business Account In Poland?

Once your company is registered in Poland, the next essential step is to open a bank account online or at a branch. Without a functioning corporate bank account, a company cannot legally operate:

Poland Commercial

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Dudkowiak & Putyra Business Lawyers

Cyprus Moves Forward With Its FDI Mechanism: What Foreign Investors Need To Know

Cyprus Government

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Chrysostomides Advocates & Legal Consultants

Notification Obligation Under The Austrian Investment Control Act (Investitionskontrollgesetz) For Data Centre Investments In Austria

Austria Government

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Kinstellar

Brussels Regulatory Brief: September/October 2025

European Union Anti-trust

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K&L Gates LLP

Several Routes For Non-EU Citizens To Gain Residence In Cyprus

Cyprus Government

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Dixcart Group Limited

Availability Of Temporary Cyprus Residence Permits For Third Country National Employees Of Foreign Interest Companies

Cyprus Government

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Dixcart Group Limited

Cyprus Permanent Residency (Category 6(2)) – A Brief Guide For Chinese Investors

Cyprus Immigration

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A. Danos & Associates LLC

EU FDI Screening: Insights From The Commission's 5th Annual Report And What They Mean For CEE

Worldwide Government

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Kinstellar

Malta Sees Surge In Foreign Investment In 2024

Malta Government

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Papilio Services Limited

Foreign Investment Control In France: Key Takeaways From The 2024 Report

France Government

AD

August Debouzy

M&A - Irish Incorporated Companies Listed In The US March 2025

Ireland Commercial

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Arthur Cox

100 Deals, Zero Rejections: What Belgium's FDI Report For 2024-2025 Reveals

Belgium Government

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Altius

The Belgian FDI Screening Mechanism Blows Out Its Second Birthday Candle

Belgium Government

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Loyens & Loeff

New PM, Old Problems: France's Political Instability Will Constrain Its Agency

France Government

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Steptoe LLP

Foreign Investment Screening Regime In Ireland

Ireland Government

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Dillon Eustace

Malta Climbs Global FDI Rankings

Malta Government

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Papilio Services Limited

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Reflect Festival 2024 – Pushing Boundaries In Tech And Innovation For A Sustainable Tomorrow! (Video)

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Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

FDI And National Security Reviews (Video)

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Norton Rose Fulbright

Competition And Regulated Markets - What's Another Year 2024 (Video)

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Arthur Cox

Explainer Video: The Impact Of Foreign Direct Investment Screening (Video)

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Loyens & Loeff

Investing And Doing Business In Spain: A Legal Perspective: The Webinar Video Replay (Video)

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Harris Sliwoski

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