Vote on revised rules for assessing foreign investments in the EU
On Thursday, Ϸվ will vote on updated rules to prevent security risks arising from foreign investments, including mandatory screening for certain sectors.
Under the draft legislation, foreign investment in sectors such as media services, critical raw materials, and transport infrastructure, will be subject to mandatory screening by EU member states in order to identify and address security or public order risks.
National screening mechanisms will be harmonised. However, the Commission will be able to intervene if it considers there may be risks relating to a specific foreign investment; either on its own initiative, or if there are disagreements between member states about the relative risks of a particular investment. If the screening authority finds the planned foreign investment project is likely to have a negative effect on security or public order, it will either authorise it subject to mitigating measures, or prevent it from going ahead.
On Thursday, MEPs will vote in plenary to finalise Ϸվ’s negotiating position ahead of talks with the member states to determine the final shape of the legislation.
Procedure Code: 2024/0017(COD)
Vote: Thursday, 8 May
Procedure: Ordinary legislative procedure, first reading