OBS_VALUE: In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hungary introduced a temporary foreign investment screening mechanism to protect public security, public order and health. This applies in certain sectors included in Government Decree 289/2020. Construction services is included in the Annex. The temporary screening mechanism has been extended to apply until 31 December 2021 (see Gov Decree 189/2021). See also Regulation 2019/452 establishing a framework for the screening of foreign direct investments into the Union.