Bob Savic

  Most advanced economies, including those of the European Union, used to welcome foreign direct investment (FDI) with open arms, with few questions asked. Not anymore: From the late 2010s onward, these countries started to adopt inward investment screening mechanisms for foreign transactions, and the pace of adoption has increased markedly in recent years. Since […]

  The European Union is seeking to make it more difficult to circumvent its sanctions regime. The 14th package of its sanctions against Russia, in force since June 25, 2024, is designed to increase liability risks for companies that have avoided the previous rounds. By the end of the year, the measures will apply to […]