On the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the screening of foreign investments in the Union and repealing Regulation (EU) 2019/452 of the European Parliament and of the Council
TRAN-AD-765308
Committee on Transport and Tourism · Rapporteur: Markus Ferber
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The Committee on Transport and Tourism's opinion on the proposed regulation on screening foreign investments proposes amendments to protect TEN-T infrastructure and CEF projects, considering geopolitical risks and third-country influence.¶¶¶ It requires Member States to screen investments in transport infrastructure, sets a 180-day deadline for screening decisions, and mandates the Commission to publish non-classified summaries of its opinions.¶¶¶
Committee position. The Committee on Transport and Tourism proposes amendments to strengthen screening of foreign investments, particularly in transport infrastructure, and to enhance transparency and efficiency.¶¶¶
Key points
- Member States and the Commission must consider the geopolitical situation when assessing risks to security or public order.¶¶¶
- TEN-T infrastructure's cross-border and network character means each piece is essential for the whole network, so screening should reflect that.¶¶
- The risk of influence by third-country individuals on security and public order should be included in assessments.¶¶
- The Commission must publish a non-classified summary of its opinions on investments affecting more than one Member State.¶¶¶
- Member States should include greenfield investments in their screening mechanisms, especially in security-relevant sectors.¶
- Screening procedures and decisions must be finalized within 180 calendar days of receiving the request for authorisation.¶¶
- Member States shall notify the Commission of investments that could be of interest from a security perspective, even if not meeting other conditions.¶
- The Commission shall issue opinions when a foreign investment could affect security or public order of the Union, and shall monitor actions taken.¶¶
- The secure system for information exchange should be based on European technologies.¶
- Screening decisions should be issued efficiently and swiftly within a reasonable timeframe.¶¶
- Annex I is updated to refer to Regulation (EU) 2024/1679 on trans-European transport network guidelines.¶
- Annex II adds transport industries, technologies, and infrastructure components of critical importance, including aerospace, maritime, rail, automotive, and operational technologies.¶¶¶
Who is affected
- Member States: must establish screening mechanisms without delay and meet deadlines.¶¶
- Foreign investors: face screening for investments in transport infrastructure and related technologies.¶¶
- Commission: must issue opinions and publish non-classified summaries.¶¶
- Transport sector: includes aerospace, maritime, rail, automotive, and operational technologies.¶¶