Europe as an investment destination: What does the future hold?

As global economic dynamics shift and geopolitical tensions rise, Europe is recalibrating its investment landscape.   In this episode of the Global Insights podcast, former Financial Times EU correspondent Javier Espinoza is joined by leading A&O Shearman partners Catherine Di Lorenzo, Francesca Miotto, and Tim Stevens to unpack how the European Commission is reshaping its regulatory agenda to attract and retain global investment.  From merger control and foreign direct investment (FDI) screening to state aid and antitrust reforms, the conversation dives deep into the EU’s evolving policy toolkit. The speakers explore how the bloc is simplifying regulatory structures to enhance competitiveness, while also navigating the complexities of strategic autonomy, economic security, and digital transformation. They also examine the push toward a pan-European capital market and the implications of the EU’s ambitious data and AI regulatory frameworks, including the landmark AI Act.  Is Europe still a safe bet for global investors? How are regulatory reforms balancing innovation with oversight? And what does the future hold for cross-border M&A, tech investment, and industrial policy in the EU?   This episode offers expert insights and practical takeaways for investors, corporates, and policymakers navigating the European investment landscape.  Related content  Draft EU Foreign Investment Screening Regulation [www.aoshearman.com]  Zooming in on AI: Regulatory spaghetti and the EU AI Act [www.aoshearman.com]  European Parliament draft report on Capital Markets Union [finreg.aos...earman.com]