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Proposal for a Belgian law on the control of foreign direct investments in strategic sectors

02/09/2021

The Belgian Federal Parliament has been presented with a law proposal aimed at setting up a screening mechanism for foreign direct investments affecting Belgian security interests and strategic sectors. This future law will require non-European investors to notify a screening commission placed under the authority of the Federal Minister of Economy of their plans to invest in a Belgian company in a sector that is highly sensitive or likely to affect security or public order.

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Portrait ofAnnabelle Lepièce
Annabelle Lepièce
Partner
Brussels
Raphael Brochier