EU Asks States to Review Outbound Investment Deals in Chips, AI, Quantum
The European Commission this week called on member states to carry out a 15-month review of ongoing and past outbound investments in the semiconductors, artificial intelligence and quantum technology sectors, which will help the bloc “assess risks to economic security potentially arising from such transactions.”
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The review, which should cover any outbound deals that began as far back as Jan. 1, 2021, will help the EU determine next steps, including possibly new investment screening rules. Member states should submit a progress report to the commission by July 15 and a “comprehensive report” on their review, along with “any risks identified," by June 30, 2026.
The EU has been studying for months whether to follow the U.S. (see 2408050038) in imposing outbound investment prohibitions (see 2401240078). A recent survey of European businesses showed that a majority are in favor of new measures to at least monitor EU outbound investments (see 2407250013).
“This review of outbound investments will inform a decision on whether further action is needed -- at EU and/or national levels -- to address any risks identified,” the commission said.