Key facts
- EU transport ministers are preparing guidance for member states on foreign investment in EU ports.
- The guidance aims to assess and control foreign investment.
- The initiative seeks to counter China's influence in European ports.
European Union transport ministers are formulating new guidance for member states concerning foreign investment in EU ports. A draft document obtained by Euronews indicates that the ministers are preparing to advise on how to assess such investments and implement controls. The primary objective of this initiative is to mitigate and counter the increasing influence of China within strategic European port infrastructure.