France

France

Government extends the FDI screening regime as a response to the COVID-19 pandemics

30 Apr 2020

On 29 April 2020, the French Government informed about an amendment to its foreign investment screening regime as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. By decree of 27 April 2020, the list of sectors and critical technologies subject to review has been extended to include biotechnology.

Nature of measure:
  • Entry restriction
Type:
  • Entry and establishment (Approval and admission - screening)
Industry:
  • Services (Scientific research and development, Other professional, scientific and technical activities, Human health activities)
Inward FDI:
No
Outward FDI:
No
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