European Union: Inward/ Foreign Investment

Cyprus offers attractive opportunities for international property purchasers, but navigating the legal framework requires careful attention to due diligence, contract registration, and VAT implications.

Malta's Parliament is considering significant amendments to its foreign direct investment screening framework through Bill No 172. The proposed changes aim to clarify notification requirements, define portfolio investment exclusions, and restructure the institutional framework governing the National Foreign Direct Investment Screening Office, bringing Malta's regime into closer alignment with EU regulations.

The Bureau for Investment Screening has released its 2025 annual report, revealing a continued rise in investment notifications amid heightened geopolitical tensions and global competition for critical technologies. With 91 investigations conducted and new enforcement actions taken, including the first administrative fine for non-compliance, the report highlights the evolving landscape of Dutch economic security measures and the expanding scope of the Vifo Act.

Malta’s residency opportunities were recently showcased in London through a successful collaboration with Mamo TCV Advocates, the Malta Business Network and RE/MAX Crown.

The foreign direct investment (FDI) screening has in recent years become a central element of the EU's trade and security policy. Concerns over geopolitical risks, vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure...

The European Commission's package on energy independence and affordability is relevant to stakeholders across the sector including those in generation, supply...

The country's deal market is thriving and expected to maintain momentum in 2026, but investors should remain mindful of Greece's FDI screening framework...

On January 28, 2026, the German government announced its intention to present a draft of a consolidated Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Screening Act (Draft FDI Act) by mid-2026.

The coalition parties that will form the next Dutch government published the coalition agreement, including their strategic priorities, on 30 January 2026.