OBS_VALUE: As of January 1, 2019, a new investment screening mechanism covers investments in companies critical to national security and financial stability. An amendment in 2023 (ACT-2023-06-20-77) broadened the scope of the act. It includes now businesses vital to national functions or security interests, even if they are not directly linked to a basic national function. The amendment also lowered the notification threshold for acquisitions to 10% ownership of share capital, participating interest, or voting rights. Subsequent notification is also required at ownership thresholds of 20%, one-third, 50%, two-thirds, and 90%.