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Grassroots campaign launches
Founder-led advocacy around an EU-wide startup company form gains visibility through the EU-INC campaign and open-letter effort.
European Council calls for a 28th company-law regime
The European Council formally asks the Commission to propose an optional 28th company-law regime for innovative companies, putting the concept on the EU's competitiveness agenda.
Commission consultation opens
According to the Council working-party note, the Commission launches its public consultation and call for evidence on the future 28th regime and its corporate-law design.
Council working party maps the file
The Danish Presidency discussion note sets out the initiative's scope, confirms the consultation, and points to Q1 2026 as the then-expected adoption window.
European Parliament adopts recommendations
MEPs vote 492-144-28 for a Unified European Company framework and ask the Commission to move ahead with a digital, fast, cross-border company form.
Commission president previews the 28th regime
At the European Employment and Social Rights Forum, Ursula von der Leyen presents the proposed 28th regime as part of the EU's competitiveness push.
European Commission formal proposal
The Commission publishes its formal EU Inc proposal. Key headline points in the press release: fully digital incorporation, 48-hour target, under-EUR-100 cost target, and no minimum share-capital requirement.
Council working party reviews impact assessment
Second working-party session on EU Inc (Doc. 7498/26). Delegates examine the Commission's impact assessment and begin article-level scrutiny of the proposal text.
Council working-party examination starts
The Council's Working Party on Company Law put EU Inc on its March 23 agenda and circulated the proposal package for discussion. Follow-up working-party meetings listed for April and May show the file has moved into regular technical examination inside the Council.
European Council endorses EU Inc as priority with end-2026 deadline
The European Council endorsed the 'One Europe, One Market' agenda and named the 28th regime for company law as a priority measure for 2026. Leaders called on the European Parliament and Council to adopt the EU Inc proposal by the end of 2026, based on the Commission proposal of March 18. European Council President Antonio Costa confirmed the timeline at the post-summit press conference.
European Parliament formally assigns EU Inc dossier to JURI Committee
The EU Inc proposal (COM(2026) 321) has been formally assigned to the European Parliament's Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI) as lead committee, with the Budgets Committee (BUDG) providing an opinion. The deadline for other committees to contest this assignment is April 9, 2026, with rapporteur appointment expected in mid-April.
EESC Workers' Group examines EU Inc proposal with institutional stakeholders
The European Economic and Social Committee Workers' Group held an expert examination of the EU Inc proposal, bringing together representatives from the European Trade Union Confederation, S&D MEPs, the Spanish government, and the European Commission. Participants raised concerns about the proposal's legal basis, limited scope, separation of registered and operational seats, and potential impact on worker co-determination rights.
Council working party holds third EU Inc session
The Working Party on Company Law conducted its third technical examination session of the EU Inc proposal. The sessions allow member states to review the proposal article by article and propose amendments. This follows earlier sessions on March 23 and April 17.
Council working party holds fourth EU Inc session
The Working Party on Company Law met for a fourth session to continue examination of the Commission proposal on the 28th Regime Corporate Legal Framework. The working party is conducting article-by-article review with member state delegations.
Commissioner McGrath presents 28th regime proposal to European Parliament JURI Committee
Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection Michael McGrath presented the 28th regime proposal to the JURI Committee. The presentation was scheduled for the committee meeting on 4-5 May 2026, marking the first formal engagement between the Commission and Parliament's lead committee on the file.
Commissioner McGrath presents 28th regime proposal to European Parliament JURI Committee
Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection Michael McGrath presented the Commission's EU Inc proposal to the European Parliament's Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI) in a formal session. This marks the start of Parliament's detailed examination of the proposal.
Council working party holds fifth EU Inc session (two-day meeting)
The Council Working Party on Company Law held its fifth examination session on the EU Inc proposal over two days. The working party continued technical review of the Commission proposal with member state representatives examining the corporate legal framework provisions.
Council working party holds sixth EU Inc session
The Council of the European Union's Working Party on Company Law convened to examine the Commission's EU Inc proposal and its impact assessment. This continues the systematic Council examination of the 28th regime corporate legal framework.
European Parliament JURI Committee receives Commissioner McGrath's presentation on 28th regime proposal
The European Parliament's Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI) held a meeting where Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection Michael McGrath presented the 28th regime proposal to committee members. This follows earlier presentations and marks the formal engagement of Parliament's lead committee on the dossier.
Council working party schedules seventh EU Inc session
The Council Working Party on Company Law scheduled its seventh session on the 28th Regime Corporate Legal Framework for May 18, 2026, continuing technical examination of the Commission proposal. The agenda includes examination of the proposal based on document 7498/26 and related addenda.
Council Working Party on Company Law holds fifth EU Inc examination session
The Council Working Party on Company Law convened to continue examination of the Commission Proposal on the 28th Regime Corporate Legal Framework (Document 7498/26 + ADD 1-6). This marks the fifth documented working party session focused on technical review of the EU Inc proposal.
Cyprus Presidency signs One Europe, One Market Roadmap at informal summit
The President of the Republic of Cyprus, as rotating Presidency of the Council of the EU, signed the One Europe, One Market Roadmap alongside the Presidents of the European Parliament and European Commission at an informal meeting of Heads of State or Government in Cyprus. The Roadmap formally includes the end-2026 timeline for EU Inc adoption.
Council prepares EU Inc for Competitiveness Council discussion
Council document reveals that the Working Party on Company Law has completed first examination of more than half of the proposal after six meetings. Member state delegations maintain scrutiny reservations but express strong support for the initiative, while flagging need for clarifications on legal basis, insolvency, taxation, forum shopping, co-determination and safeguards.
Council prepares EU Inc for Competitiveness Council discussion on May 28
The Cyprus Presidency prepared EU Inc for discussion at the Competitiveness Council (Internal Market, Industry) scheduled for May 28, 2026. A Council document dated May 13 reports that the Working Party on Company Law had already held six meetings on the file, completing a first examination of more than half of the proposal. Delegations expressed strong support for the initiative while maintaining general scrutiny reservations, with further clarifications needed on legal basis, insolvency, taxation, forum shopping, and co-determination.
Competitiveness Council holds policy debate on EU Inc proposal
The Council of the EU's Competitiveness Council (Internal Market and Industry) held a ministerial policy debate on the 28th Regime Corporate Legal Framework: EU Inc. The Cyprus Presidency and European Commission presented the proposal to ministers as part of the Council's agenda for internal market and industry matters.
Competitiveness Council ministers debate EU Inc proposal with broad support for end-2026 target
Internal market and industry ministers held a policy debate on the 28th Regime Corporate Legal Framework at the Competitiveness Council meeting. Ministers welcomed the proposal and emphasized benefits of a simplified digital company law regime, while many stressed need for strong safeguards against fraud, tax evasion, and money laundering. Most delegations expressed commitment to meeting the European Council's target of approval by end of 2026.
René Repasi appointed as JURI Committee rapporteur for EU Inc proposal
The European Parliament's Legal Affairs Committee (JURI) appointed René Repasi (S&D, Germany) as rapporteur for the EU Inc proposal on April 23, 2026. The committee referral was formally announced in plenary on May 18, 2026. Rapporteur Repasi will lead Parliament's examination of the proposal and draft the committee's report.
Council Working Party on Company Law holds eighth EU Inc examination session
The Council Working Party on Company Law met to continue technical examination of the EU Inc proposal. This session follows the May 28 ministerial debate and continues work under the Cyprus Presidency before Ireland assumes the rotating presidency in July. The next session is scheduled for June 17.
René Repasi formally appointed as JURI rapporteur for EU Inc
The European Parliament's JURI Committee formally appointed René Repasi (S&D, Germany) as rapporteur for the EU Inc proposal. The committee referral was subsequently announced in plenary on May 18, 2026.
JURI opinion committees assigned for EU Inc proposal
European Parliament assigned opinion committees for the EU Inc dossier. ECON committee with Aurore Lalucq and EMPL committee with Johan Danielsson will provide opinions, while BUDG committee declined to give an opinion. Pascal Canfin appointed as Renew shadow rapporteur.
Council Working Party on Company Law holds session on EU Inc formation and governance
The Working Party on Company Law held a session to continue discussion on formation of an EU Inc company and associated digital systems, and to discuss internal organization and governance of the EU Inc company. The session covered Articles 35 to 58 of the proposal.
Council Working Party on Company Law holds EU Inc session on formation and governance
The Council Working Party on Company Law held its session examining Articles 35 to 58 of the EU Inc proposal, covering the formation and governance chapter. The session included participation from the European Parliament's Employment Committee (EMPL), addressing the politically sensitive issues of codetermination and worker board representation.
Council Working Party on Company Law to discuss EU Inc formation and governance
The Council Working Party on Company Law meets on June 11, 2026 to continue discussion on the formation of an EU Inc company and the associated processes and digital systems, and to discuss internal organisation and governance of the EU Inc company, according to the Council's meeting notice (CM 3040/26).
JURI Committee rapporteur scheduled to present draft report on EU Inc
René Repasi (S&D, Germany) is scheduled to present his draft report on the EU Inc proposal to the JURI Committee. This marks the first formal parliamentary text following his appointment as rapporteur in April 2026. The draft report will set Parliament's negotiating position on the proposal.
JURI Committee scheduled to consider EU Inc draft report
The JURI Committee is scheduled to hold initial consideration of the draft EU Inc report presented by rapporteur René Repasi. This session will provide the first opportunity for committee members to discuss Parliament's approach to the proposal before the amendment deadline.
Amendment deadline set for EU Inc proposal in JURI Committee
July 17 marks the deadline for JURI Committee members to submit amendments to the draft EU Inc report. The same deadline applies to opinion committees ECON (Economic and Monetary Affairs) and EMPL (Employment and Social Affairs), which are preparing opinions on the proposal under rapporteurs Aurore Lalucq and Johan Danielsson respectively.
JURI opinion committees confirmed for EU Inc with designated rapporteurs
European Parliament JURI Committee confirmed opinion committee assignments for the EU Inc proposal. ECON Committee appointed Aurore Lalucq as opinion rapporteur, and EMPL Committee appointed Johan Danielsson, while BUDG Committee declined to give an opinion. Pascal Canfin was designated as Renew shadow rapporteur.
Council Working Party on Company Law tenth EU Inc examination session scheduled
The Council of the EU scheduled a tenth Working Party on Company Law session to continue technical examination of the EU Inc proposal. This session continues the Cyprus Presidency's work before the Irish Presidency takes over in July.
Council Working Party on Company Law schedules first session under Irish Presidency
Ireland's Council Presidency begins with a scheduled Working Party on Company Law session on July 2, continuing technical examination of the EU Inc proposal toward the end-2026 political agreement target.
Council Working Party on Company Law schedules additional session for EU Inc examination
The Council scheduled an additional Working Party on Company Law session under the Irish Presidency to maintain momentum on the EU Inc proposal's technical examination.
Council Working Party on Company Law ninth EU Inc examination session scheduled
The Council of the EU scheduled the ninth Working Party on Company Law session to continue technical examination of the EU Inc proposal. Additional sessions are scheduled for June 25 and July 2, 2026.
Competitiveness Council to discuss EU Inc proposal
The Competitiveness Council (Internal Market, Industry) is scheduled to discuss the EU Inc proposal, marking the first ministerial-level consideration of the file. This represents escalation from working party to Council formation level.
Commission target for political agreement
The Commission is asking Parliament and the Council to reach agreement by the end of 2026. Whether that happens will determine how quickly implementation can start.
Implementation and first registrations depend on the final text
A 2027 launch remains a working assumption in market commentary, but official materials now point more clearly to end-2026 agreement as the key date. Operational rollout still depends on adoption and implementation.
* Timeline based on official EU documents and public statements. Dates are estimates and subject to change.