Competition

FDI Screening in North Macedonia

North Macedonia does not have a foreign investment screening regime comparable to those now emerging in the European Union in light of the EU FDI Screening Regulation, but operates a single-sector authorisation system specifically covering the defence sector. Additionally, there is mandatory registration of all direct investments made by non-residents.

FDI Screening in Moldova

This article provides an up-to-date overview of the currently existing FDI regimes in Moldova.

FDI Screening in Poland

This article provides an up-to-date overview of the currently existing FDI regimes in Poland.

Clifford Chance Successful for Moravia Against Rail Cartel Claims

Clifford Chance has successfully defended Czech steel and rail manufacturer Moravia against claims for antitrust damages before Frankfurt Regional Court.

Hungary Opens Its Online Sports Betting Market from 2023 and Sets Licensing Conditions

Hungary has ended the state monopoly on the online sports betting market and this now makes way for the market entry of operators incorporated in the European Economic Area (EEA) ("EEA Operators").

FDI Screening in Czech Republic

New FDI legislation entered into force on 1 May 2021. It introduced a mandatory, suspensory, pre-closing notification obligation for acquisitions of "effective control" over companies active in the Czech Republic in industries deemed capable of threatening the security of the Czech Republic and internal or public order by parties resident outside the European Union, or whose ultimate controlling parent is resident outside the European Union.