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Malta Climbs Global FDI Rankings

Malta has made a remarkable jump in the 2025 Greenfield FDI Performance Index, climbing 50 places to 33rd globally, the largest leap of any country this year.

Malta Government

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Papilio Services Limited

Legislative Reforms Regarding Investments In Tourism In Borderland Areas

With the enactment of Law 5202/2025 (Government Gazette A' 84/23.05.2025), entered into force on 23 May 2025, Greece introduced a regulatory framework for the screening of Foreign Direct Investments (FDI)...

Greece Government

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Papapolitis & Papapolitis

An Evolving Investment Landscape: The Incoming Foreign Direct Investments Screening Framework Of The EU Applied In Cyprus

It is an undeniable fact that Foreign Direct Investments (the ‘FDI') are a key contributor to the Union's growth as they enhance its competitiveness, create jobs and economies of scale, bring in capital, technologies, innovation, expertise, and open up new markets for the Union's exports.

Cyprus Government

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Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

New FDI Screening Law 5202/2025 In Greece

On the 22nd of May 2025, the Greek Parliament enacted Law 5202/2025 (the Law), establishing a national foreign direct investments (FDIs) screening regime, aligning Greece's approach with Regulation (EU) 2019/452.

Greece Government

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Lambadarios Law Firm

Cyprus Is One Step Closer To Setting Up Its FDI Mechanism: What Foreign Investors Need To Know

Cyprus Government

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Chrysostomides Advocates & Legal Consultants

Revision Of FDI Rules On The Horizon

Malta Government

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Ganado Advocates

Digital Products And Services For All? The Scope, First Days, And Big Questions Around The European Accessibility Act

Cyprus Consumer

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Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) Screening And Approval Requirement Coming To Cyprus

Cyprus Government

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Chrysses Demetriades & Co

Carve-Outs In The Aerospace & Defence Sector (Part III)

Germany Government

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Taylor Wessing PartG mbB

Changes To Foreign Investment Control In Poland Signal A Shift In Approach

Poland Anti-trust

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A&O Shearman

Carve-outs In The Aerospace & Defence Sector (Part I)

Germany Government

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Taylor Wessing PartG mbB

The New Framework For Cyprus Direct Foreign Investment

Cyprus Government

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Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

The Expanding Reach Of Italy's FDI Regime

Italy Government

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A&O Shearman

Condition Of Reciprocity In Italy

Italy Real Estate

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Arnone & Sicomo

An Update On The German LkSG For US-based Multinationals – Draft Amendments And A New Round Of Compliance Inquiries

Germany Commercial

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Ropes & Gray LLP

Operating The Market With Edge

Malta Media & IT

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CSB Group

Ocean Vision Legal: Saving The Ocean Through Law (Ocean Litigation And Ocean Rights) (Video)

Germany Environment

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Ocean Vision Legal

Insurance Quarterly Legal And Regulatory Update: 1 April 2025 – 30 June 2025

Worldwide Finance

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Dillon Eustace

CBAM: Consultation On Implementing Regulations

AC

Arthur Cox

Defence Sector Investments And Acquisitions – Key Facts About The Finnish FDI Regulation

The geopolitical situation, tightening regulation and the growing importance of national security are having a significant impact on investments and acquisitions in the defence sector.

Finland Government

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Castren & Snellman Attorneys

Expansion Of The Finnish FDI Screening Regime Expected

The global security environment has changed, and geopolitical tensions have intensified drastically, prompting many countries to update their foreign direct investment (FDI) screening regimes in recent years

Finland Government

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Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd

Navigating German FDI Rules

Germany's foreign direct investment (FDI) regime has been expanded considerably in recent years, mirroring a global trend towards increased scrutiny of cross-border investments, and particularly...

Germany Government

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A&O Shearman

Greece Adopts Its First Foreign Investment Screening Mechanism

A new Greek foreign investment law has established a mandatory, suspensory regime.

Greece Government

AO

A&O Shearman

Further Progress Towards A Revised EU FDI Regulation As The European Council Sets Out Its Position

European Union Government

AO

A&O Shearman

Cyprus Drops In IMD 2025 Ranking: What It Means For Investment And Business Growth

Cyprus Strategy

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Eurofast

Towards A Smarter EU Foreign Investment Screening Mechanism

Belgium Government

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Loyens & Loeff

Italy's Real Estate Market In 2025: Green Trends, Tax Incentives, And Regulatory Updates

Italy Real Estate

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Boccadutri International Law Firm

EU Court Declares Malta's Investor Citizenship Scheme Illegal

Malta Government

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

From Open Door To Watchful Gatekeeper: Greece Adopts A Foreign-investment Screening Mechanism

European Union Government

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A&O Shearman

Irish FDI Screening Regime – Application To The Life Sciences Sector

Ireland Healthcare

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Matheson

Cyprus And Its Accession To The Schengen Area, From A Legal Perspective

Cyprus Government

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

Boletín Informativo de BUREN – Decimotercera Edición Escritorio Internacional | España y Latinoaméricaa | Abril de 2025

Worldwide Commercial

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Buren

German Desk Newsletter | April 2025

Netherlands Commercial

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Buren

Irish FDI Screening Regime – Application To The Life Sciences Sector

The new Irish FDI screening regime established under the Screening of Third Country Transactions Act 2023 (the "Act") came into force on 6 January 2025.

Ireland Healthcare

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Matheson

Cyprus And Its Accession To The Schengen Area, From A Legal Perspective

As Cyprus stands on the brink of joining the Schengen Area, the discussion is no longer just political or technical, it is also fundamentally legal. In this article we aim at exploring the legal background...

Cyprus Government

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

Boletín Informativo de BUREN – Decimotercera Edición Escritorio Internacional | España y Latinoaméricaa | Abril de 2025

BUREN is an independent, multi-disciplinary Dutch law firm with offices in the Netherlands, Luxembourg and China. Through this quarterly newsletter, BUREN keeps you informed...

Worldwide Commercial

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Buren

German Desk Newsletter | April 2025

Mit dieser Veröffentlichung möchten wir einen Überblick über den rechtlichen Rahmen für die Geschäftstätigkeit in den Niederlanden verschaffen.

Netherlands Commercial

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Buren

2021: Doing Business In France

France Government

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World Law Group

Temporary Admission For Yachts In EU Countries

The temporary admission regime applies to all boats flying the flag of a non-EU country, granting them freedom of movement within the customs territory of the Union, with full exemption from customs duties...

European Union Tax

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Arnone & Sicomo

2023: Doing Business In Greece

Last year, Greece made progress in this sector and these situations have been eliminated. According to the United Nations, a state, in order to reduce inequality, needs to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger and invest more in health, education, and social protection

Greece Government

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World Law Group

2024: Doing Business In Finland

Foreign investors view Finland's technological prowess, skilled workforce, stable business climate, and commitment to sustainability as the primary drivers for investing in Finland

Finland Government

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World Law Group

2024: Doing Business In Germany

Germany's business climate remains resilient amidst global economic shifts, underpinned by its reputation as a stable and innovative market. Politically, the country is navigating post-Merkel era dynamics, with a new coalition government emphasizing green policies and digitalization.

Germany Government

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World Law Group

2024: Doing Business In Denmark

Denmark Commercial

WL

World Law Group

Irish Incorporated Companies Listed In The US March 2025 - M&A

Ireland Commercial

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Arthur Cox

Irish Merger Control 2024 – Key Takeaways

Ireland Commercial

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McCann Fitzgerald

Legal News - March 25

Ireland Government

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William Fry

Broader Inbound And Outbound Investment Screening To Prevent Technology Leakage

Netherlands Technology

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De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek N.V.

Stricter Oversight Of FDI In Tech

Netherlands Government

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Buren

Inbound Activity - M&A Review 2024

Worldwide Commercial

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William Fry

Countdown To Closure: Last Chance To Apply For Spain's Golden Visa Before April 3, 2025

Spain Immigration

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Harvey Law Group

Strenger Toezicht Op FDI In Tech

European Union Government

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Buren

Critical Analysis Of Investment Migration Programs: Economic Impact, Misconceptions, And Policy Trends

Cyprus Government

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S&A

Corporate M&A Update February 2025 - M&A

Ireland Government

AC

Arthur Cox

Ireland's FDI Screening Regime – Do You Need To Notify?

Ireland Government

WF

William Fry

Unlocking Malta's Corporate Potential: CSB Group's 360° Approach

Malta Commercial

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CSB Group

The Inward Investment Screening Regime Has Commenced

Ireland Government

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Maples Group

Cyprus' Credit Rating Upgrades: What's The Effect On Businesses And Investments

Cyprus Commercial

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Eurofast

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Reflect Festival 2024 – Pushing Boundaries In Tech And Innovation For A Sustainable Tomorrow! (Video)

EN

Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

FDI And National Security Reviews (Video)

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Norton Rose Fulbright

Competition And Regulated Markets - What's Another Year 2024 (Video)

AC

Arthur Cox

Explainer Video: The Impact Of Foreign Direct Investment Screening (Video)

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Investing And Doing Business In Spain: A Legal Perspective: The Webinar Video Replay (Video)

HS

Harris Sliwoski

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