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EU Competitiveness Council Discusses Industrial Base and 28th Regime
The Competitiveness Council met in Brussels on May 28 and 29, 2026, to discuss the EU internal market, industry, and space policy. Ministers focused on strengthening the EU industrial base and establishing a 28th regime, which is a unified legal framework for company operations known as EU Inc.
Proposed regulation on EU Inc. (28th regime) - a BusinessEurope position paper
Introduction BusinessEurope welcomes the EU Inc. proposal (28th regime on company law) as an optional instrument to facilitate entrepreneurs and companies to incorporate, scale up, and operate across all Member States and EEA countries, and help attract investment by offering a reliable and simple EU corporate framework. The approach to prioritise administrative simplicity, flexibility, and digitalisation will help reduce the costs and administrative burden associated with company formation, which is highly positive from a business perspective. The EU Inc. should not be seen in isolation but as one among the other EU initiatives and tools (present and future) that are necessary to make Europe more competitive. It should by no means be seen as a cure to all problems companies face in the Single Market. BusinessEurope elaborated on the necessary measures to improve the business environment, investment, and conditions for all companies in the EU, in its ‘From Ambition to Delivery' paper. While we fully support the proposal, we consider that a few improvements in a few specific respects can shape the EU Inc. into a uniform and attractive European corporate legal framework that genuinely promotes the growth of all companies, including SMEs, export-oriented SMEs, and start-ups in Europe, fosters […]
European Commission Proposes New EU Inc. Corporate Form
The European Commission introduced a proposal on March 18, 2026, to create an EU Inc. corporate form. This initiative aims to address the ongoing fragmentation of European corporate law within the single market.
European Trade Union Confederation Opposes EU Inc Proposal
The European Trade Union Confederation opposes the EU Inc proposal launched by the European Commission in March. The organization warns of risks regarding social dumping and reduced worker protections.
New European Corporate Framework Could Benefit Greek Startups
The European Union is developing a unified corporate framework for startups known as EU Inc. This project is considered a key competitiveness initiative, and Greece is expected to be among the countries that benefit the most.
Meeting of the Committee on Civil Affairs
The Committee on Civil Affairs will meet on May 28, 2026, to discuss insolvency procedures, municipal land survey systems, and housing market regulations. The agenda also includes a subsidiarity check for EU regulations and potential initiatives to support small house ownership.
EU-INC Proposal Receives Mixed Reactions from Businesses, Startups, and Unions
The EU-INC proposal is supported by traditional companies, but it has disappointed startups and raised concerns among labor unions.
New European company form must not undermine labor standards
The European Commission proposal for a new company form, EU Inc, contains risks for employee rights and fair competition.
EU Inc. could change the landscape for Greek startups
Greece has developed a dynamic startup scene in sectors including technology, green energy, shipping, and fintech. The proposed EU Inc. corporate framework is considered one of the European Union's most ambitious initiatives.
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