Dossier · Ordinary legislative procedure
The screening of foreign investments in the Union and repealing Regulation (EU) 2019/452 of the European Parliament and of the Council
- Reference
- 2024/0017(COD) Ordinary legislative procedure
- Where it stands
- Completed: published in the Official Journal on 26 June 2026 and now EU law.
- Stage
- Published as law
- Lead committee
- International Trade INTA
More facts (6)
- Rapporteur
- Raphaël GLUCKSMANN
- Shadow rapporteurs
- 6 members
- Decisions in plenary
- 2
- Last vote
- 19 May 2026 · Passed
- Versions
- 4 versions
- Opinions from
- ECON, TRAN, IMCO, ITRE
Where it stands
The steps of this kind of dossier and how far it has come, from the procedure file.
- Referred to committee (done) 25 April 2024
- Committee work (done) Report adopted 8 April 2025
- Tabled for plenary (done) 10 April 2025
- Negotiations with the Council (done) Deal approved in committee 24 February 2026
- Plenary vote (done) Adopted 19 May 2026
- Published as law (done) 26 June 2026
A proposed EU law. Parliament and the Council must agree on the same text: Parliament adopts its position, then negotiates with the Council.
People
Committees and members responsible for the dossier, as the procedure file names them. Groups as recorded there.
- Lead committee
- International Trade INTA
- Rapporteur
- Raphaël GLUCKSMANN (S&D)
- Shadow rapporteurs
- MEP #28219 (EPP) former member, Christophe BAY (Patriots), Francesco TORSELLI (ECR), MEP #197502 (Renew) former member, Markéta GREGOROVÁ (Greens), Marina MESURE (The Left)
- Opinion: ECON
- Economic and Monetary Affairs · rapporteur Markus FERBER (EPP)
- Opinion: TRAN
- Transport and Tourism · rapporteur Markus FERBER (EPP)
- Opinion: IMCO
- Internal Market and Consumer Protection · rapporteur Svenja HAHN (Renew)
- Opinion: ITRE
- Industry, Research and Energy · rapporteur Borys BUDKA (EPP)
Decisions in plenary, 2
Every decision Parliament took on this dossier, newest first.
| Date | Decision | Kind | Effect | Final vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May 2026 | Screening of foreign investments in the Union (No. 2, 19 May 2026) | New laws | Passed | 508 for, 64 against, 90 abstained by roll call |
| 8 May 2025 | Screening of foreign investments in the Union (No. 4, 8 May 2025) | New laws | Passed | 378 for, 173 against, 24 abstained by roll call |
Every roll-call vote on the dossier, in date and voting order, with each group's line at the date of the vote.
Each group's clear line at the date of the vote: a position with at least two thirds of the group's votes (at least 10 members voting), otherwise Divided; “< 10 voted” when fewer took part. Result: outcome, for–against–abstained (method).
- 8 May 2025 Amendment 100
Adopted 370–196–9
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- Divided
- 8 May 2025 Amendment 117
Adopted 386–174–7
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- Against
- 8 May 2025 Amendment 118
Adopted 371–194–6
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- Against
- 8 May 2025 Amendment 119
Adopted 357–206–6
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- Against
- 8 May 2025 Amendment 120
Adopted 361–209–6
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- Against
- 8 May 2025 Amendment 121
Adopted 358–208–7
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- Against
- 8 May 2025 Amendment 122
Adopted 378–191–2
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- Against
- 8 May 2025 Amendment 123
Adopted 376–195–2
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- Against
- 8 May 2025 Amendment 151
Adopted 391–180–0
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- Against
-
Rejected 96–459–13
- The Left
- Divided
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- Against
-
Rejected 60–502–6
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- Against
- 8 May 2025 Amendment 270 to Article 7, paragraph 9
Rejected 176–382–14
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 8 May 2025 Amendment 116 to Article 7, paragraph 9
Adopted 369–199–8
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- Against
-
Rejected 56–512–7
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- Against
-
Rejected 53–461–42
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- Abst.
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- Against
-
Rejected 63–504–6
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- Against
-
Rejected 175–386–10
- The Left
- Divided
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- Against
-
Rejected 173–386–13
- The Left
- Divided
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- Against
- 8 May 2025 Amendment 257 to recital 15
Rejected 180–392–2
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 8 May 2025 Amendment 258, adding text after recital 23
Rejected 179–387–0
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 8 May 2025 Amendment 259, adding text after recital 26
Rejected 178–385–0
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 8 May 2025 Amendment 277 to recital 35
Rejected 55–512–6
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- Against
- 8 May 2025 Amendment 278 to recital 37
Rejected 58–515–4
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- Against
- 8 May 2025 Final vote
Adopted 378–173–24
- The Left
- Divided
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- Against
- 8 May 2025 Referral back to committee
Adopted 427–122–10
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- For
- 19 May 2026 Final vote on the provisional agreement
Adopted 508–64–90
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- Against
Add members’ columns
Versions, 4
The text of the dossier, version by version, newest first. Compare shows what changed between two consecutive versions.
Adopted by Parliament19 May 2026
Adopted text TA10-0171/2026 TA-10-2026-0171
Adopted by Parliament8 May 2025
Adopted text TA10-0102/2025 TA-10-2025-0102
Tabled for plenary10 Apr 2025
Report A10-0061/2025 A-10-2025-0061
Committee draft17 Jan 2025
Draft report (INTA) INTA-PR-767951
AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
- Adopted text TA10-0171/2026: Parliament's position on a regulation to screen foreign investments in the Union, replacing Regulation (EU) 2019/452. It sets out rules for screening and cooperation among member states.
- Adopted text TA10-0102/2025: Parliament's amended version of the proposed regulation on screening foreign investments sets up a Union framework for member states to screen foreign investments on security or public order grounds, including economic security, and strengthens the cooperation mechanism.
- Report A10-0061/2025: Parliament's amended version of the proposed regulation on screening foreign investments sets up a Union framework for Member States to screen foreign investments on grounds of security or public order, including economic security, and a cooperation mechanism for Member States and the Commission.
- Draft report (INTA): This draft report sets out Parliament's amended version of the proposed regulation on screening foreign investments. It requires all member states to screen foreign investments on security or public order grounds and harmonises key elements of national mechanisms.
Committee opinions: Opinion (IMCO), Draft opinion (ITRE), Opinion (TRAN), Opinion (ECON), Draft opinion (TRAN), Opinion (ITRE), Draft opinion (IMCO), Draft opinion (ECON)
What changed, 2
Between consecutive versions, newest pair first. The overviews are written by AI from the two texts; the comparison shows every change.
Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament Report A10-0061/2025 → Adopted text TA10-0102/2025
AI: What changed Written by AI from the official text — check the source
The adopted text expands the scope to include insurance undertakings in resolution exclusions and adds new categories for critical raw materials and energy projects. It also introduces a secure digital system for information exchange, enhancing data protection and security measures. Other changes are formal: updated OJ references and corrected footnote numbering.
Committee draft → Tabled for plenary Draft report (INTA) → Report A10-0061/2025
AI: What changed Written by AI from the official text — check the source
Expands the scope of screening to include greenfield investments and indirect investments, with mandatory authorisation for greenfield above EUR 250 million. Strengthens the cooperation mechanism by adding Commission decision powers in disagreements and new objection procedures. Adds new risk assessment criteria covering food security, military facilities, media freedom, and economic coercion. Introduces a secure digital system and single portal for filings, and shortens several deadlines. The other changes are formal or wording updates, including cross-references and punctuation.
Timeline, 24
Every recorded step, newest first, grouped by stage; the latest stage is open.
Outcome 2 steps · 17 Jun 2026–26 Jun 2026
26 June 2026
Published in the Official Journal
The act is now EU law.
17 June 2026
Signed by the Presidents of Parliament and the Council
The last step before the act is published in the Official Journal.
Plenary stage 2 steps · 11 May 2026–19 May 2026
19 May 2026
Plenary vote
Sitting of 19 May 2026 Adopted text TA10-0171/2026Report A10-0061/2025
11 May 2026
2 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
Negotiations with the Council 5 steps · 8 May 2025–24 Feb 2026
24 February 2026
Committee approved the deal reached with the Council
The provisional agreement from the trilogues goes to the whole Parliament for a vote.
11 December 2025
Trilogue meeting
Negotiation between Parliament, Council and Commission on a common text.
23 September 2025
Trilogue meeting
Negotiation between Parliament, Council and Commission on a common text.
17 June 2025
Trilogue meeting
Negotiation between Parliament, Council and Commission on a common text.
8 May 2025
Parliament opened negotiations with the Council
After its vote Parliament sent the file back to committee, so that its negotiators can seek a compromise text with the Council (in “trilogues”).
Plenary stage 3 steps · 10 Apr 2025–8 May 2025
8 May 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 8 May 2025 Adopted text TA10-0102/2025Report A10-0061/2025
2 May – 6 May 2025
298 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
Amendments 1–252Amendments 253–256Amendments 257–261Amendments 262–271Amendments 272–276Amendments 277–286Amendments 287–296Amendments 297–298
10 April 2025
Report tabled for plenary
This is the text all MEPs vote on. Political groups can still table amendments to it.
Committee stage 12 steps · 25 Apr 2024–8 Apr 2025
8 April 2025
Committee vote: report adopted
INTA (International Trade) voted on the amendments and adopted the report that goes to plenary.
19 February 2025
ITRE (Industry, Research and Energy) adopted its opinion
The opinion is attached to the report for the lead committee to consider.
18 February 2025
IMCO (Internal Market and Consumer Protection) adopted its opinion
The opinion is attached to the report for the lead committee to consider.
4 February 2025
Amendments tabled in committee (2 batches)
Members of INTA (International Trade) proposed changes to the draft.
Amendments in committee (INTA)Amendments in committee (INTA)
29 January 2025
ECON (Economic and Monetary Affairs) adopted its opinion
The opinion is attached to the report for the lead committee to consider.
29 January 2025
TRAN (Transport and Tourism) adopted its opinion
The opinion is attached to the report for the lead committee to consider.
17 January 2025
Draft report published
The rapporteur’s first text in INTA (International Trade). Members can table amendments before the committee votes.
28 November 2024
Draft opinion from IMCO (Internal Market and Consumer Protection)
An associated committee gives its view to the lead committee.
13 November 2024
Draft opinion from ECON (Economic and Monetary Affairs)
An associated committee gives its view to the lead committee.
12 November 2024
Draft opinion from ITRE (Industry, Research and Energy)
An associated committee gives its view to the lead committee.
11 November 2024
Draft opinion from TRAN (Transport and Tourism)
An associated committee gives its view to the lead committee.
25 April 2024
Referred to the INTA (International Trade) committee
The lead committee prepares the report; ECON (Economic and Monetary Affairs), TRAN (Transport and Tourism), IMCO (Internal Market and Consumer Protection), ITRE (Industry, Research and Energy) give an opinion.
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European Parliament (2026). “The screening of foreign investments in the Union and repealing Regulation (EU) 2019/452 of the European Parliament and of the Council”. Dossier, 19 May 2026. procId 2024-0017, reference 2024/0017(COD). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2024-0017?grid=all (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2024%2F0017(COD). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2024-0017 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX
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author = {{European Parliament}},
title = {{The screening of foreign investments in the Union and repealing Regulation (EU) 2019/452 of the European Parliament and of the Council}},
year = {2026},
date = {2026-05-19},
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urldate = {2026-09-25},
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note = {Dossier. procId 2024-0017, reference 2024/0017(COD). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2024\%2F0017(COD). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
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