France: Announcement concerning lowering the control thresholds for FDI screening

French government announces adopting Decree NÂº 2020-892 that further lowers the control thresholds for FDI screening.

Policy Area

Foreign direct investment

Policy Instrument

MNE: Entry and ownership rule

Regulated Economic Activity

cross-cutting, cross-cutting

Implementation Level

national

Government Branch

legislature

Government Body

parliament

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2020-07-23

in force

On 23 July 2020, the French government adopted Decree NÂº 2020-892 that temporarily lowers the thre…

2020-07-23

under deliberation

French government announces adopting Decree NÂº 2020-892 that further lowers the control thresholds…

2020-12-18

in force

On 18 December 2020, the French Ministry of Economy and Recovery announced the extension of the pre…

2021-12-31

revoked

The temporary FDI control measures are schedule to lapse on 31 December 2021.