Návrh nariadenia o preverovaní zahraničných investícií v Únii
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Opinion number:
CDR-3403-2024
Status:
Prijaté
Objective
Highlight that the voice of regions and cities is not reflected in the updated proposal. The concerns of local and regional authorities are often aligned with those of the Member States. The high degree of integration of the internal market means that an FDI in an EU company may create a risk in not only other Member States but also specific regions within or beyond the borders of the Member State hosting the FDI;
Highlight the CoR's regrets that the proposal was presented without a supporting impact assessment, undermining best practices set out for better regulation.
Include a CoR representative in the Expert Working Group on the screening of FDI into the EU, to ensure a formal recognition of the views of local and regional authorities;
Highlight the CoR's regrets that the proposal was presented without a supporting impact assessment, undermining best practices set out for better regulation.
Include a CoR representative in the Expert Working Group on the screening of FDI into the EU, to ensure a formal recognition of the views of local and regional authorities;
Impact
In a written response (30 April 2025) to the Opinion on the revision of the Screening Regulation, Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič, expressed appreciation for the CoR's constructive recommendations and recognized the importance of regional authorities in managing foreign investments.
He highlighted his support for Regional Authorities and acknowledged the economic significance of foreign investments and emphasized the role of regional authorities in attracting and managing these investments. The Commissioner said that he was in support of the establishment of consultation networks for assessing foreign investments while maintaining confidentiality.
As regards the inclusion of CoR in Policymaking the Commissioner stated that the recommendation to include a CoR representative in the Expert Working Group on FDI screening is noted, highlighting the importance of local and regional perspectives in policymaking and that the Commission aims to enhance collaboration with various stakeholders in this area.
The EP adopted the position of the INTA committee at its plenary session on 8 May. The Council has not consolidated its position, so not clear when the trialogue will start
The EP report includes two amendments taken from the CoR opinion.
In amendment 2, to recital 9, the report adds the following text, which also appear in the CoR opinion:
"Where appropriate, Member States should consult or, alternatively, inform the regional authorities concerned by the screening of a foreign investment.
In Amendment 27 to Article 4 it is stated that " such a procedure may also include mechanisms
aimed at consulting the regional authorities concerned by the foreign investment" also proposed by the CoR.
He highlighted his support for Regional Authorities and acknowledged the economic significance of foreign investments and emphasized the role of regional authorities in attracting and managing these investments. The Commissioner said that he was in support of the establishment of consultation networks for assessing foreign investments while maintaining confidentiality.
As regards the inclusion of CoR in Policymaking the Commissioner stated that the recommendation to include a CoR representative in the Expert Working Group on FDI screening is noted, highlighting the importance of local and regional perspectives in policymaking and that the Commission aims to enhance collaboration with various stakeholders in this area.
The EP adopted the position of the INTA committee at its plenary session on 8 May. The Council has not consolidated its position, so not clear when the trialogue will start
The EP report includes two amendments taken from the CoR opinion.
In amendment 2, to recital 9, the report adds the following text, which also appear in the CoR opinion:
"Where appropriate, Member States should consult or, alternatively, inform the regional authorities concerned by the screening of a foreign investment.
In Amendment 27 to Article 4 it is stated that " such a procedure may also include mechanisms
aimed at consulting the regional authorities concerned by the foreign investment" also proposed by the CoR.
Essential points
THE EUROPEAN COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS
welcomes the European Commission’s proposal, recognising the need to adapt to geopolitical situations and address issues of security and public order that have grown in importance and complexity over the past years;
highlights that the proposal regrettably overlooks the economic importance of foreign investment for regions and the role played by regions both in attracting foreign investment and in understanding their economic ramifications. Member States should therefore be encouraged to put in place a mechanism aimed at consulting – or at least informing – the regional authorities concerned by the screening of a foreign investment;
emphasises that critical infrastructure includes all systems vital to maintaining key economic and social functions, such as healthcare, food supply, security, transport, energy, information networks and financial services. Stresses the urgent need to enhance protective measures for these systems against both natural and human-induced threats, including terrorism, cyber-attacks, disinformation campaigns, and control by hostile foreign entities;
welcomes the fact that the Regulation will be evaluated and reviewed five years after its entry into force. However, regrets that the proposal was presented without a supporting impact assessment, undermining best practices set out for better regulation;
encourages the Commission to include a CoR representative in the Expert Working Group on the screening of FDI into the EU, to ensure a formal recognition of the views of local and regional authorities.