France sees record FDI screening cases; investors cite compliance, unclear doctrine

France's finance ministry (Bercy) has received a record number of foreign investment screening cases for sensitive assets, indicating strong investor interest but also confusion over the state's regulatory doctrine. Investors claim full compliance with rules, yet the business community struggles to interpret the government's approach. This signals a tightening of FDI scrutiny in strategic sectors, potentially affecting cross-border M&A and investment flows.