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Belgian FDI Screening In Year Three: Rise In Filings And First Blocked Transaction
Belgium's Investment Screening Committee received 191 foreign investment filings in its latest reporting period, marking a sharp increase driven by more active detection of non-notified transactions. The first-ever refusal came after the period ended, blocking a China-linked acquisition of a Belgian offshore helicopter services provider, demonstrating that low refusal rates don't preclude negative outcomes for sensitive sector investments.
Belgium Government
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Loyens & Loeff
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EU Connect Snippet: State Of The Union 2026 - Economic Security Moves Centre Stage
The European Commission's 2026 State of the Union address signals a fundamental shift in EU policymaking, intertwining economic security with technological leadership and climate resilience. President von der Leyen's proposal for an unprecedented "associate membership" with Canada could establish a new framework for strategic partnerships beyond traditional enlargement. These developments carry significant implications for businesses navigating Europe's increasingly interconnected policy landscape.
European Union Government
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Loyens & Loeff
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The EU’s Largest Customs Overhaul in Decades is Almost Final: What Businesses Need to Know
The European Parliament has approved a comprehensive reform of the Union Customs Code, marking the most significant overhaul of EU customs law since the Customs Union's establishment. This reform introduces groundbreaking digital infrastructure including an EU Customs Data Hub and a new EU Customs Authority, fundamentally transforming how businesses and customs authorities interact across member states while addressing the explosive growth of e-commerce imports.
European Union International
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Cassidy Levy Kent
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A Practical Roadmap For Compliance With The EU Forced Labour Regulation
The EU Forced Labour Regulation prohibits products made with forced labour from entering or leaving the EU market starting December 2027. Companies must establish product-level traceability, investigation readiness protocols, and evidence-based compliance architectures to demonstrate their products are not connected to forced labour practices. This comprehensive analysis translates the regulation's legal framework and newly published Guidelines into actionable workstreams for general counsel and compliance
European Union Commercial
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Mayer Brown
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The EU's 2040 Climate Target: The Next Phase Of European Climate Governance
The European Union has codified a legally binding 90% net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, fundamentally reshaping decarbonization trajectories, carbon market architecture, and industrial transition strategies. This intermediate climate target introduces a calibrated flexibility mechanism permitting limited use of high-quality international carbon credits while establishing distinct accounting tracks for domestic permanent removals and cross-border mitigation, creating significant implications
European Union Environment
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A&O Shearman
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