Switzerland – SECO Screen Foreign Investment RE:Takeovers

Switzerland – SECO Screen Foreign Investment RE:Takeovers

On 17 March 2025, SWI PRL said the Council of States approved a proposal to impose stricter controls on takeovers of Swiss companies by foreign investors by 16 votes.

  • The National Council tightened the draft law last Sep., specifically, it decided at the time that the investment screening should also apply to non-governmental investors.
  • Also, the supply of essential goods AND services is mentioned as worthy of protection.