Only approve foreign direct investments that fulfil at least four of six value-added criteria (ownership cap, joint-venture structuring, IP licensing, R&D spending, Union-worker share, sourcing strategy).
Foreign investors seeking Investment Authority approval must comply, and this is not law yet.
Why it matters
This is a Commission proposal: it is not law yet, and it can change before it is.
- It is Art. 18(2), in the Industrial Accelerator Act. as of 2026-08-17
- The act gives its timing as: From [12 months after entry into force]. as of 2026-08-17
- It names 2 industries by name: Batteries and solar and Automotive. as of 2026-08-17
- Compliance is checked by competent authority, per investment. as of 2026-08-17
The rule
Investment must satisfy 4 or more of 6 conditions in Art. 18(2)
Only approve foreign direct investments that fulfil at least four of six value-added criteria (ownership cap, joint-venture structuring, IP licensing, R&D spending, Union-worker share, sourcing strategy).
Who is affected
Burden drivers
Source text
2. From [OP insert date: 12 month after entry into force of this Regulation], Investment Authorities shall only approve foreign direct investments made directly by foreign investors that fulfil either four or more of the following six conditions: (a) foreign investors do not acquire, hold, or exercise ownership interests representing more than 49% of the share capital, voting rights, or equivalent ownership interests in any Union target, or equivalent ownership, leasehold or other rights conferring control over a Union asset;
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