EU Inc founders warn Europe is gutting its startup framework

The founders behind EU Inc have issued an urgent appeal to EU heads of state, warning that negotiations are stripping the pan-European company framework of the provisions that made it worthwhile. The campaign insists on five essentials: free choice of registration country, a common stock option scheme, a central digital registry, local worker protections, and access for all companies.

• EU Inc campaign launched in October 2024; Commission proposal followed in March
• The plan promised digital company incorporation within 48 hours
• Founders demand free choice of member state for registration
• EU trade unions (ETUC) oppose the framework over workers' rights concerns