Eu Foreign Investment Law European Union Foreign Investment Law University Press Scholarship Online

## Abstract Regulation of foreign investment presents one of the most topical and controversial subjects in EU law and international investment law. The introduction of EU competence over foreign direct investment (FDI) in Article 207 TFEU after the Lisbon Treaty as well as the recent successful challenge of Member States Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) regarding their compatibility with EU law, indicate the emerging importance of EU foreign investment law. Within this framework, the purpose of this book is to identify whether and to what extent the EU has become an international actor in the field of foreign investment. Exploring the existing legal framework on the scope and exercise of EU competence and its legal effects, it examines the foundations upon which EU investment policy is based and will be based in the future. The book examines EU foreign investment law firstly from an EU law perspective. It addresses questions relating to the definition of foreign investment, the scope of EU competences, the actual exercise of EU powers, the substantive content of existing and future EU International Investment Agreements (EU IIAs), the objectives of EU investment policy and its EU law effects, in particular as regards the compatibility of Member States BITs with EU law. Secondly, the book examines the influence that the EU exerts on international law and regulation of foreign investment. Specific attention is paid to the substantive content and orientation of EU IIAs, taking a comparative approach to the content of BITs, as well as to the ramifications of EU foreign investment regulation for international law, especially with regard to the EU's international responsibility. Taking into account the recent developments in this field, this book addresses the legal, practical and political concerns that the creation of an EU common investment policy creates. The regulation of foreign investment represents one of the most topical and controversial subjects in European Union law and international investment law. EU foreign investment law is emerging as a critically important issue, particularly since the introduction of EU competence over foreign direct investment after the Lisbon Treaty and the recent successful challenge of the compatibility of Member States Bilateral Investment Treaties with EU law. Within this framework, the book sets out to identify whether and to what extent the EU has become an international actor in the field of foreign investment. Exploring the existing legal framework on the scope and exercise of EU competence and its legal effects, it examines the foundations upon which EU investment policy is based and will be based in the future. The book addresses questions relating to the definition of foreign investment; the scope of EU competences; the exercise of EU powers; the substantive content of existing and future EU International Investment Agreements; and the objectives of EU investment policy and its EU law effects. From this grounding, the study widens to scrutinize the influence that the EU exerts on international law and regulation of foreign investment. Paying careful attention to the substantive content and orientation of EU International Investment Agreements, the book takes a comparative approach to the content of Bilateral Investment Treaties, as well as to the ramifications of EU foreign investment regulation for international law, especially with regard to the EU's international responsibility. Taking into account the recent developments in the field, this book provides the first comprehensive treatment of the legal, practical, and political concerns that the creation of an EU common investment policy creates. Regulation Of Foreign Investment Is One Of The Most Topical And Controversial Subjects In Eu Law And International Investment Law. This Book Examines The Legal Foundations Upon Which Eu Investment Policy Is Based, Addressing The Legal, Practical, And Political Concerns Created By The Establishment Of A Common Investment Policy. The Conceptual And Normative Framework Of Eu Foreign Investment Law. The Origins, Definition, And Scope Of Eu Foreign Investment Law -- The Scope, Content, And Objectives Of Eu Foreign Investment Law. Eu Competence Over Foreign Investment -- Conclusion And Content Of Eu International Investment Agreements -- The Principles And Objectives Of Eu Foreign Investment Law -- The Legal Effects Of Eu Foreign Investment Law. International Law Effects Of Eu Iias -- Eu Law Effects Of Eu Foreign Investment Law. Angelos Dimopoulos. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [349]-368) And Index. pt. 1. The conceptual and normative framework of EU foreign investment law The origins, definition, and scope of EU foreign investment law pt. 2. The scope, content, and objectives of EU foreign investment law EU competence over foreign investment Conclusion and content of EU international investment agreements The principles and objectives of EU foreign investment law pt. 3. The legal effects of EU foreign investment law International law effects of EU IIAs EU law effects of EU foreign investment law.