Primary sources, official documents, academic analysis, and media coverage on the EU Inc. proposal and the 28th regime.
Official Commission page for the EU Inc. proposal. Contains the full proposal text (COM(2026) 321 final), annex, factsheet, and related documents.
The full legislative proposal text — a Regulation establishing EU Inc. as a pan-European company form. Direct PDF download (1.42 MB).
Official press release announcing the EU Inc. proposal — covering the key features, policy rationale, and next steps in the legislative process.
Commission news article providing an accessible overview of the EU Inc. proposal, what it changes, and why it matters for businesses operating across Europe.
Official launch of EU Inc: "register a company in any member state within 48 hours, fully online."
Update on implementation including 28th regime legislative timeline.
Progress tracker including 28th regime, single market roadmap to 2028, and "fifth freedom" for knowledge.
Formally integrates the 28th regime / EU Inc into the Commission's innovation strategy.
Strategic framework making the 28th regime a pillar of EU competitiveness policy, covering corporate law, insolvency, labour, and taxation.
First public announcement of the 28th regime: "corporate law, insolvency, labour law, taxation — one single and simple framework."
First formal introduction of the 28th regime concept at EU institutional level.
Official consultation page. Hosts the Call for Evidence, Public Consultation, and Impact Assessment for the EU Inc. proposal.
Official work programme listing the 28th regime as a Q1 2026 initiative under the European Innovation Act.
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.
Full resolution text adopted 492-144-28, with recommendations to the Commission on the design of the 28th regime.
Summary of the plenary vote and key Parliament priorities for the 28th regime.
Debate preview and context for the legislative-initiative vote.
Concise overview timed to the plenary vote.
Detailed explainer on the concept, eligibility criteria, and Parliament's position.
Joint committee recommendations ahead of plenary vote; demand for Q1 2026 Commission proposal.
Comprehensive policy briefing on the 28th regime concept, legal basis, and legislative timeline.
Analysis of the Commission's Competitiveness Compass including the 28th regime element.
Argues the 28th regime would provide "a truly single market" allowing Europe to "compete as one economy rather than 27."
Major speech calling the 28th regime "a true game changer" for European scale, with detailed macro-economic analysis of the fragmentation problem.
Strategic retreat on competitiveness; vdL and Costa discuss enhanced cooperation for 28th regime; Macron sets June deadline.
Summit bringing EU leaders and industry together; De Wever calls situation "an existential crisis."
Industry declaration backed by 1,000+ companies calling for emergency competitiveness measures.
Joint call for adoption of the 28th legal regime "by the end of the year," single market integration, and regulatory simplification.
European Council conclusions calling for special competitiveness summit in February 2026.
Complete proposal on Notion: EU-INC, EU-REG, EU-DAS, EU-FAST, EU-ESOP, Taxation, Employment, FAQ, Glossary. The most detailed public blueprint for the 28th regime.
Central hub for the EU Inc proposal; overview, political momentum tracker, and updates.
Compilation of endorsements from EU heads of state and institutional leaders.
Petition calling for a pan-European corporate structure; 13,000+ signatories.
PDF version of the full policy document covering EU-FAST, EU-ESOP, digital registry, and standardized governance.
Summary of the EU-Inc blueprint pillars: EU-FAST, EU-ESOP, standardized structure, and digital-first approach.
"2026 is the year where we have to finalise all the text." Sets June as deadline for competitiveness package.
19 countries meeting on the sidelines of Alden Biesen to push for concrete competitiveness deadlines.
Landmark report diagnosing Europe's competitiveness gap and recommending the 28th regime among key reforms.
Report on the future of the EU single market, advocating for a 28th regime to overcome regulatory fragmentation.
Analysis of regulatory competition and forum shopping implications.
Critical academic perspective arguing against a new European-level corporate form.
Accessible academic explainer covering the regime's history, scope, and open questions.
Law firm analysis of the 28th regime proposal and its legal implications.
Balanced analysis of benefits and risks, comparing Letta Report, Draghi Report, and Competitiveness Compass.
Critical analysis of risks that the regime could allow corporations to bypass member state rules.
Overview of the regime's potential elements and implications for businesses.
Academic analysis tracing the 28th regime from Draghi Report through to legislative proposals.
Analysis from Irish perspective including Ireland's EU Council presidency role.
Detailed explainer on the 28th regime concept and its practical implications.
Coverage of the Antwerp-to-Alden Biesen sequence and competitiveness push.
Analysis of Parliament vote and growing political consensus.
Comprehensive coverage of the Davos 2026 announcement including EU-Inc initiative reaction.
Analysis of von der Leyen's endorsement and what it means for European startups.
Deep dive into what problems the 28th regime aims to solve for scaling startups.
Critical analysis of startup community scepticism about implementation.
Coverage of the EU-Inc blueprint publication and community feedback process.
Comprehensive timeline from petition to Davos launch with all key milestones.
Accessible overview of the Competitiveness Compass including 28th regime component.