References

    Primary sources, official documents, academic analysis, and media coverage on the EU Inc. proposal and the 28th regime.

    European Commission(13)

    EU Inc. — New Harmonised Corporate Legal Regime (Official Page)

    Official Commission page for the EU Inc. proposal. Contains the full proposal text (COM(2026) 321 final), annex, factsheet, and related documents.

    European Commission·Mar 18, 2026

    Proposal for an EU Inc. Corporate Legal Framework (COM(2026) 321 final)

    The full legislative proposal text — a Regulation establishing EU Inc. as a pan-European company form. Direct PDF download (1.42 MB).

    European Commission·Mar 18, 2026

    Press Release: Commission Proposes EU Inc.

    Official press release announcing the EU Inc. proposal — covering the key features, policy rationale, and next steps in the legislative process.

    European Commission·Mar 18, 2026

    EU Inc. — Making Business Easier in the European Union

    Commission news article providing an accessible overview of the EU Inc. proposal, what it changes, and why it matters for businesses operating across Europe.

    European Commission·Mar 18, 2026

    Special Address at Davos 2026

    Official launch of EU Inc: "register a company in any member state within 48 hours, fully online."

    Ursula von der Leyen / WEF·Jan 20, 2026

    EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy — Progress and Challenges Ahead

    Update on implementation including 28th regime legislative timeline.

    European Commission·Jan 26, 2026

    The Draghi Report: One Year On

    Progress tracker including 28th regime, single market roadmap to 2028, and "fifth freedom" for knowledge.

    European Commission·Sep 1, 2025

    EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy

    Formally integrates the 28th regime / EU Inc into the Commission's innovation strategy.

    European Commission·May 28, 2025

    The Competitiveness Compass

    Strategic framework making the 28th regime a pillar of EU competitiveness policy, covering corporate law, insolvency, labour, and taxation.

    European Commission·Jan 29, 2025

    Special Address at Davos 2025

    First public announcement of the 28th regime: "corporate law, insolvency, labour law, taxation — one single and simple framework."

    Ursula von der Leyen / WEF·Jan 21, 2025

    Political Guidelines for the Next European Commission 2024–2029

    First formal introduction of the 28th regime concept at EU institutional level.

    European Commission / Ursula von der Leyen·Jul 18, 2024

    Better Regulation Portal: 28th Regime Initiative

    Official consultation page. Hosts the Call for Evidence, Public Consultation, and Impact Assessment for the EU Inc. proposal.

    European Commission

    EUR-Lex: Commission Work Programme 2026

    Official work programme listing the 28th regime as a Q1 2026 initiative under the European Innovation Act.

    European Commission

    European Parliament(9)

    Legislative Observatory: Procedure 2025/2079(INL)

    Full procedural tracker for the Parliament's legislative initiative. Rapporteurs: René Repasi (S&D), Axel Voss (EPP). INL procedure completed (Jan 2026). Commission proposal published 18 March 2026.

    European Parliament

    Texts Adopted: "The 28th Regime: A New Legal Framework for Innovative Companies"

    Full resolution text adopted 492-144-28, with recommendations to the Commission on the design of the 28th regime.

    European Parliament Plenary·Jan 20, 2026

    Press Release: MEPs Propose New Legal Framework for Innovative Companies

    Summary of the plenary vote and key Parliament priorities for the 28th regime.

    European Parliament·Jan 20, 2026

    Plenary Agenda: Competitiveness — New "28th Regime" for Innovative Companies

    Debate preview and context for the legislative-initiative vote.

    European Parliament·Jan 19, 2026

    EPRS At a Glance: The 28th Regime — A New Legal Framework for Innovative Companies

    Concise overview timed to the plenary vote.

    European Parliamentary Research Service·Jan 1, 2026

    EPRS: What Is the 28th Regime, and Is the Parliament Supporting It?

    Detailed explainer on the concept, eligibility criteria, and Parliament's position.

    EP Think Tank Blog·Jan 2, 2026

    JURI/ECON Committee Report: MEPs' Recommendations for a New EU Framework

    Joint committee recommendations ahead of plenary vote; demand for Q1 2026 Commission proposal.

    European Parliament Committees·Dec 1, 2025

    EPRS Briefing: The 28th Regime

    Comprehensive policy briefing on the 28th regime concept, legal basis, and legislative timeline.

    European Parliamentary Research Service·Jan 1, 2025

    EPRS At a Glance: A Competitiveness Compass for the EU

    Analysis of the Commission's Competitiveness Compass including the 28th regime element.

    European Parliamentary Research Service·Feb 1, 2025

    European Central Bank(2)

    European Council / Summits(5)

    EU Inc Initiative (eu-inc.org)(6)

    Notable Endorsements & Reports(4)

    Legal & Academic Analysis(9)

    "The New Architecture of 'Choice': Forum Shopping and the Emerging 28th Regime"

    Analysis of regulatory competition and forum shopping implications.

    Oxford Law Blog·Jan 12, 2026

    "The 28th Regime and the False Promise of a European Delaware"

    Critical academic perspective arguing against a new European-level corporate form.

    Oxford Law Blog·Jan 8, 2026

    "One 'Single and Simple' Set of EU-Wide Business Laws"

    Accessible academic explainer covering the regime's history, scope, and open questions.

    The Conversation·Dec 18, 2025

    "EU-INC: A New Corporate Regime for Europe?"

    Law firm analysis of the 28th regime proposal and its legal implications.

    Philippe & Partners·Dec 1, 2025

    "The Promises and Perils of a 28th Regime for European Innovative Companies"

    Balanced analysis of benefits and risks, comparing Letta Report, Draghi Report, and Competitiveness Compass.

    Oxford Law Blog·Oct 1, 2025

    "A Social Dumping Disaster? EU's 28th Regime Plans"

    Critical analysis of risks that the regime could allow corporations to bypass member state rules.

    Corporate Europe Observatory·Sep 1, 2025

    The 28th Legal Regime: Enhancing European Competitiveness and Innovation?

    Overview of the regime's potential elements and implications for businesses.

    Lexology·Mar 1, 2025

    Towards a New EU-Wide Legal Statute for an Innovative European Company

    Academic analysis tracing the 28th regime from Draghi Report through to legislative proposals.

    Prof. Dr. Bob Wessels·Jan 1, 2025

    A 28th Regime for 27 Member States

    Analysis from Irish perspective including Ireland's EU Council presidency role.

    IIEA (Institute of International and European Affairs)·Jan 1, 2025

    Media Coverage(10)

    "What Is EU-INC and Its Plan to Make European Businesses Borderless?"

    Detailed explainer on the 28th regime concept and its practical implications.

    Euronews·Feb 3, 2026

    "Rapporteur: One Week to Save Europe's Economy"

    Coverage of the Antwerp-to-Alden Biesen sequence and competitiveness push.

    Euractiv·Feb 1, 2026

    "Momentum Builds for EU-Wide Company Status"

    Analysis of Parliament vote and growing political consensus.

    Science|Business·Jan 1, 2026

    "The European Commission Launches EU Inc., the Long-Awaited '28th Regime' for Startups"

    Comprehensive coverage of the Davos 2026 announcement including EU-Inc initiative reaction.

    Tech.eu·Jan 20, 2026

    "Von der Leyen Backs EU Inc in Landmark Davos Speech"

    Analysis of von der Leyen's endorsement and what it means for European startups.

    Sifted·Jan 1, 2026

    "The 28th Regime and Pain Points the EU-INC Is Promising to Cure"

    Deep dive into what problems the 28th regime aims to solve for scaling startups.

    The Recursive·Nov 26, 2025

    "New Framework, or Another Patchwork? Startups Doubt EU's 28th Regime"

    Critical analysis of startup community scepticism about implementation.

    EU Perspectives·Oct 28, 2025

    "EU Inc Unveils Policy Blueprint: Shaping the 28th Regime"

    Coverage of the EU-Inc blueprint publication and community feedback process.

    The Recursive·Oct 29, 2024

    A Rewind on EU-INC

    Comprehensive timeline from petition to Davos launch with all key milestones.

    Impact Europe·Jan 1, 2026

    "Explainer: What Is the EU's Competitiveness Compass?"

    Accessible overview of the Competitiveness Compass including 28th regime component.

    World Economic Forum·Jan 1, 2025

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