Sweden – FI Foreign Direct Investment Response

Sweden – FI Foreign Direct Investment Response

On 22 February 2022, SWE FI commented on inquiry consultation response.

  • SWE FI commented on the final report of the foreign direct investment inquiry, which was published on 1 November 2021.
  • Follows SWE FI May 2020 issued response to supplementary provisions.

Summary

  • SWE FI approves of the proposals made by the inquiry, but believes, however, that there should be clarification on examinations made by SWE FI of qualified acquisitions.
  • It also considered the review of the inspectorate for strategic products (ISP) must be carried out independently of the SWE FI assessment, in accordance with the proposed law.