Company takeovers Parliament wants to take a closer look at foreign investments
The state should have a greater say in takeovers of Swiss companies by foreign investors. On Wednesday, the Council of States, as the second chamber, spoke out in favor of stricter investment controls. However, it did not go as far as the National Council.
24.09.2025, 12:24
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The small chamber followed the Federal Council's version of the so-called Investment Control Act in almost all cases. The small chamber only wants to increase scrutiny of takeovers of Swiss companies by foreign state investors. According to the National Council, the review should also cover non-state investors.
The National Council also wants to review takeovers if they endanger or threaten the supply of essential goods and services. The Council of States removed this addition from the bill.
In the overall vote, the small chamber adopted the bill by 27 votes to 11 with 3 abstentions - contrary to the proposal of the majority of its preliminary committee. The matter will now return to the National Council.
