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Netherlands: Proposed expansion of FDI screening to six sensitive technology categories

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08 Jun 2026

In June 2026, the Dutch government proposed expanding the Investment Screening Act to cover six additional sensitive technology categories, effective from 1 January 2027.

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1 likely harmful

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