EU Inc.: From a tool for startups to a parallel legal framework for corporations

The Commission’s plans carry the risk that companies will seek out the most favorable regulatory environment in Europe – for example, by establishing their headquarters in countries with lower labor and social standards. Also, according to Livia Hentschel-Wark and Katrin Vitols from the German Trade Union Confederation, there are risks of abuse due to greatly simplified incorporation procedures.

Last updated: 28. May 2026