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France: Government extends the control thresholds for FDI authorisations

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Description

Government extends the control thresholds for FDI authorisations

On 18 December 2020, the French Ministry of Economy and Recovery announced the extension of the present measure until 31 December 2021.

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Scope

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 Nº 2020-892 that temporarily lowers the thre…

2020-07-23
under deliberation

French government announces adopting Decree Nº 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.