EU rapporteurs tighten investment rules to restrict Chinese market access
Three European Parliament rapporteurs have agreed a report that tightens foreign direct investment rules under the proposed Industrial Accelerator Act, going beyond the commission's original plan. They lower the review threshold from €100 million to €50 million for sectors where a country holds 40% global market share and would require investors to meet up to six conditions, including ownership caps, joint ventures, technology transfers, a 60% EU workforce, 1% revenue reinvestment in EU R&D and 30% local inputs. The report also restricts public procurement to products made in the 27 member states and could affect EU-China trade relations and ongoing negotiations.
Rapporteurs propose stricter FDI rules and lower threshold to €50 million
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The commission proposed the industrial accelerator act last March. Rapporteurs now want stricter rules and a lower threshold. Lawmakers must adopt the report before member states discuss the law.
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