Where the law stands, Dossier 2024/0017(COD)
Screening of foreign investments in the Union
The screening of foreign investments in the Union and repealing Regulation (EU) 2019/452 of the European Parliament and of the Council
Ordinary legislative procedure (COD): Parliament and the Council decide together as equals. · First reading
A proposed EU law. Parliament and the Council must agree on the same text: Parliament adopts its position, then negotiates with the Council.
Where it stands
Published as law
Completed: published in the Official Journal on 26 June 2026 and now EU law.
- Referred to committee(done) 25 April 2024
- Committee work(done) Report adopted 8 April 2025
- Tabled for plenary(done) 10 April 2025
- Negotiations with the Council(done) Deal approved in committee 24 February 2026
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 19 May 2026
- Published as law(done) 26 June 2026
Decided in plenary
19 May 2026 · decision 2
Economy & single market, New EU law
Screening of foreign investments in the Union
Passed 508 for · 64 against · 90 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The law sets common rules for member states to review foreign investments that could affect security or public order.
8 May 2025 · decision 4
Economy & single market, New EU law
Screening of foreign investments in the Union
Passed 378 for · 173 against · 24 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The law sets common rules for member states to review foreign investments that could affect security or public order.
What changed
Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:The adopted text expands the scope to include insurance undertakings in resolution exclusions and adds new categories for critical raw materials and energy projects. It also introduces a secure digital system for information exchange, enhancing data protection and security measures. Other changes are formal: updated OJ references and corrected footnote numbering.
Committee draft → Tabled for plenary
AI summary:Expands the scope of screening to include greenfield investments and indirect investments, with mandatory authorisation for greenfield above EUR 250 million. Strengthens the cooperation mechanism by adding Commission decision powers in disagreements and new objection procedures. Adds new risk assessment criteria covering food security, military facilities, media freedom, and economic coercion. Introduces a secure digital system and single portal for filings, and shortens several deadlines. The other changes are formal or wording updates, including cross-references and punctuation.
Who works on it
- Lead committee
- International Trade
- The MEP who drafts the report and negotiates it on behalf of the committee.
- Raphaël Glucksmann (S&D)
- An MEP who follows a report on behalf of their own group when another group holds the rapporteur.
- Mep #28219 (EPP), Christophe Bay (Patriots), Francesco Torselli (ECR), Mep #197502 (Renew), Markéta Gregorová (Greens), Marina Mesure (The Left)
- Committees giving an opinion
- Economic and Monetary Affairs· rapporteurMarkus Ferber (EPP)
- Transport and Tourism· rapporteurMarkus Ferber (EPP)
- Internal Market and Consumer Protection· rapporteurSvenja Hahn (Renew)
- Industry, Research and Energy· rapporteurBorys Budka (EPP)
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 19 May 2026
AI summary:Parliament's position on a regulation to screen foreign investments in the Union, replacing Regulation (EU) 2019/452. It sets out rules for screening and cooperation among member states.
Adopted by Parliament· 8 May 2025
AI summary:Parliament's amended version of the proposed regulation on screening foreign investments sets up a Union framework for member states to screen foreign investments on security or public order grounds, including economic security, and strengthens the cooperation mechanism.
Tabled for plenary· 10 Apr 2025
AI summary:Parliament's amended version of the proposed regulation on screening foreign investments sets up a Union framework for Member States to screen foreign investments on grounds of security or public order, including economic security, and a cooperation mechanism for Member States and the Commission.
Committee draft· 17 Jan 2025
AI summary:This draft report sets out Parliament's amended version of the proposed regulation on screening foreign investments. It requires all member states to screen foreign investments on security or public order grounds and harmonises key elements of national mechanisms.
Committee opinions: Opinion (IMCO), Draft opinion (ITRE), Opinion (TRAN), Opinion (ECON), Draft opinion (TRAN), Opinion (ITRE), Draft opinion (IMCO), Draft opinion (ECON)
Timeline
Newest first.
Outcome 2 steps
26 June 2026
Published in the Official Journal
The act is now EU law.
17 June 2026
Signed by the Presidents of Parliament and the Council
The last step before the act is published in the Official Journal.
Plenary stage 2 steps
19 May 2026
Plenary vote
Sitting of 19 May 2026 Adopted text TA10-0171/2026Report A10-0061/2025
11 May 2026
2 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
Negotiations with the Council 5 steps
24 February 2026
Committee approved the deal reached with the Council
The provisional agreement from the trilogues goes to the whole Parliament for a vote.
11 December 2025
Trilogue meeting
Negotiation between Parliament, Council and Commission on a common text.
23 September 2025
Trilogue meeting
Negotiation between Parliament, Council and Commission on a common text.
17 June 2025
Trilogue meeting
Negotiation between Parliament, Council and Commission on a common text.
8 May 2025
Parliament opened negotiations with the Council
After its vote Parliament sent the file back to committee, so that its negotiators can seek a compromise text with the Council (in “trilogues”).
Plenary stage 3 steps
8 May 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 8 May 2025 Adopted text TA10-0102/2025Report A10-0061/2025
2 May – 6 May 2025
298 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
Amendments 1–252Amendments 253–256Amendments 257–261Amendments 262–271Amendments 272–276Amendments 277–286Amendments 287–296Amendments 297–298
10 April 2025
Report tabled for plenary
This is the text all MEPs vote on. Political groups can still table amendments to it.
Committee stage 12 steps
8 April 2025
Committee vote: report adopted
INTA (International Trade) voted on the amendments and adopted the report that goes to plenary.
19 February 2025
ITRE (Industry, Research and Energy) adopted its opinion
The opinion is attached to the report for the lead committee to consider.
18 February 2025
IMCO (Internal Market and Consumer Protection) adopted its opinion
The opinion is attached to the report for the lead committee to consider.
4 February 2025
Amendments tabled in committee (2 batches)
Members of INTA (International Trade) proposed changes to the draft.
Amendments in committee (INTA)Amendments in committee (INTA)
29 January 2025
ECON (Economic and Monetary Affairs) adopted its opinion
The opinion is attached to the report for the lead committee to consider.
29 January 2025
TRAN (Transport and Tourism) adopted its opinion
The opinion is attached to the report for the lead committee to consider.
17 January 2025
Draft report published
The rapporteur’s first text in INTA (International Trade). Members can table amendments before the committee votes.
28 November 2024
Draft opinion from IMCO (Internal Market and Consumer Protection)
An associated committee gives its view to the lead committee.
13 November 2024
Draft opinion from ECON (Economic and Monetary Affairs)
An associated committee gives its view to the lead committee.
12 November 2024
Draft opinion from ITRE (Industry, Research and Energy)
An associated committee gives its view to the lead committee.
11 November 2024
Draft opinion from TRAN (Transport and Tourism)
An associated committee gives its view to the lead committee.
25 April 2024
Referred to the INTA (International Trade) committee
The lead committee prepares the report; ECON (Economic and Monetary Affairs), TRAN (Transport and Tourism), IMCO (Internal Market and Consumer Protection), ITRE (Industry, Research and Energy) give an opinion.
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2024/0017(COD)