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2026-10-28

2 analyses published · 13 sourced figures · 2 named primary sources

EU FDI screening: 88% of 2025 cases closed in 15 days, new regime applies 17 January 2028

Trade Policy·9 min read·7 figures

The EU's new Foreign Investment Screening Regulation applies from 17 January 2028. In 2025, 88% of the 667 notified deals closed within 15 days and 12% went to in-depth review. Here is how to time a deal.

EU imposed 26 definitive trade-defence measures and 27 provisional anti-dumping duties in 2025

Trade Policy·9 min read·6 figures

The EU's 44th Annual Trade Defence Report records 32 new investigations, 26 definitive measures and 27 provisional anti-dumping duties in 2025. It gives counts, not per-product rates, so importers must check their own product line.