New screening rules for foreign investment in the EU

The European Parliament’s International Trade Committee adopted revised rules for screening foreign investments in the EU on April 9, 2025. The new regulations require mandatory screening for more sectors, including media services, critical raw materials, and transport infrastructure, to mitigate risks to security and public order. The European Commission gains the authority to intervene proactively in these investments, addressing concerns taken since the framework’s introduction in 2020 regarding foreign control over critical technologies and services. The proposal will face a vote in the Parliament’s plenary session before negotiations for the final law begin.