On January 12, 2023, Regulation (EU) 2022/2560 of December 14, 2022, on foreign subsidies distorting the internal market entered into force. The Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) puts into place a new regulatory hurdle for M&A transactions or public procurement agreements in the European Union (EU), in addition to existing merger control and foreign direct investment screening.
Read our brief guide detailing the purpose of the FSR, who is affected and the crucial next steps to take.
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