OBS_VALUE: EU Regulation 2019/452 stipulates that Member States may maintain, amend or adopt mechanisms to screen foreign direct investments in their territory on the grounds of security or public order. According to the Decree-Law 138/2014 the Council of Ministers may oppose to the direct or inderect acquisition of control in strategic sectors, by non-EU investors, on the ground of national security, defence or national supply  in the areas of energy, transport and communication .