OPINION 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

Version initale

(15) The common framework set out in this Regulation should be without prejudice to the sole responsibility of Member States to safeguard their national security as provided for in Article 4(2) TEU. It should also be without prejudice to the protection of their essential security interests in accordance with Article 346 TFEU.

Amendement

(15) The common framework set out in this Regulation should be without prejudice to the sole responsibility of Member States to safeguard their national security as provided for in Article 4(2) TEU. It should also be without prejudice to the protection of their essential security interests in accordance with Article 346 TFEU. The final decision on foreign investments should always remain the sole responsibility of the Member State where the foreign investment is planned or completed.