InfraDefenceThe capital behind defence.
European Union · Investment screening

New EU foreign investment screening regulation

Adopted; applies from 17 January 2028.

Randeep Bubbra | Lawyer | Making defence financeable

Regulation (EU) 2026/1386 replaces the 2019 screening regulation. It applies from 17 January 2028, with some provisions applying from 16 July 2026, and the 2019 regulation is repealed from the same date.

Status
Adopted; applies from 17 January 2028
Jurisdiction
European Union
Area
Investment screening
Last reviewed at source
28 Oct 2026
Subscriber section

What this means for contracts and financings, in 3 points for in-house teams, lenders and buyers, is free with a work email, along with the full tools and guides.

Unlock the analysis

Free. Work emails only. Unsubscribe at any time.

Newsletters

Weekly, one email. Work email only. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy.

Official documents

Dates

  • 17 Jan 2028 EU foreign investment screening regulation 2026/1386 applies; Regulation 2019/452 repealed

Add these dates to your calendar

General information as at the review date, not legal advice. Each document links to its official source.