Stella Petraki

Amendments of Greek Development Law – Key Reforms

On June 2nd, Law 5203/2025 was enacted, restructuring and amending the existing Development Law 4887/2022. The amendment introduces several key changes, including the establishment of new aid schemes alongside the revision or abolition of existing ones, the introduction of a fast-track licensing incentive and a loan guarantee incentive under specific schemes, the enhancement of evaluation and audit mechanisms for investment plans, and the simplification of operations of collective administrative bodies involved in various procedural stages. In our latest article, you may find an enlightening overview of the recent changes. READ FULL ARTICLE

Law 5202/2025: Legal Framework for Foreign Direct Investments in Greece

Law 5202/2025 («the Law»), through the incorporation of Regulation (EU) 2019/452, introduces a national framework for the screening of Foreign Direct Investments («FDIs»). The law establishes a national mechanism for the assessment and control of investments taking place within Greek territory or potentially having cross-border effects. Additionally, it sets the criteria for subjecting FDIs to screening, the procedures for submission and evaluation of applications, and the competent screening authorities. It also provides for the imposition of risk mitigating measures, prohibition or reversal of investments, and administrative sanctions for non-compliance. READ FULL ARTICLE