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New FDI rules test limits of EU’s sway over national investment decisions

By Oscar Pandiello ( August 13, 2025, 08:02 GMT | Comment) -- As the EU revamps its foreign investment screening rules, a clash is brewing over who gets to assess security risks and which sectors should be covered. Lawmakers want to give the European Commission more power to block sensitive deals and ensure greenfield projects are included, along with sectors such as media, transport and agriculture. But national governments are pushing back. With Chinese capital becoming more prominent and global investors on the move, the bloc must decide how to stay open to innovation without handing over strategic assets or falling behind.As the EU moves to secure its role in the global market for cutting-edge technologies, a battle is brewing over who gets to control foreign money flowing into strategic sectors....

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