Avenues in European Company Law to Screen Foreign Direct Investment
Screening of foreign direct investments could take place through European company law. The harmonization of company law in the European Union as well as the CJEU’s case law offer mechanisms which could be used for the screening of foreign direct investments. Although their primary objective is „the protection of the interests of members and others“, they could also contribute significantly to an effective screening of foreign direct investments. There are five main avenues in European company law that could be used to screen foreign direct investment: the Takeover Bids Directive in the context of listed companies, the lawful golden shares ... continue reading
