
By Demetris Roti, Emilios Charalambous and Maria Aristidou
It is an undeniable fact that Foreign Direct Investments ( FDI ) are a key contributor to the European Union’s growth as they enhance its competitiveness, create jobs and economies of scale, bring in capital, technologies, innovation, expertise and open up new markets for the Union’s exports. While maintaining an open investment environment, the EU has committed to upholding and promoting its