The context is that at the European Parliament and Council set out the key elements of a revision of the 2019 FDI Screening Regulation under a political agreement which aims at creating a more robust, coherent and strategic EU FDI screening framework. The core elements include: (i) a common minimum scope of sectors and targets, namely dual‑use and military list items, semiconductors, quantum, AI, critical transport/energy/digital infrastructure, strategic raw materials, certain systemic financial services); (ii) minimum procedural requirements i.e. two‑phase procedure, retroactive screening, (iii) harmonised deadlines including a 45‑day initial screening and (iv) strengthened cooperation and information‑sharing, potentially through an EU portal and database.