By Oscar Pandiello ( May 19, 2026, 12:14 GMT | Insight) -- The EU’s investment-screening revamp has won final approval from lawmakers, clearing the way for tighter and more consistent checks on foreign deals in sensitive sectors. The new rules will require all EU countries to screen a common set of investments, including those touching critical technologies, raw materials and infrastructure, while leaving national capitals with the final say on whether to approve or block deals.The EU’s investment-screening overhaul won final approval from the European Parliament on Tuesday, clearing the last major political hurdle before publication in the coming weeks....
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