Observed Signal · Sep 10, 2025 · Policy Update · Source: Tech.eu · Impact: 3/5 · Sentiment: Positive
EU-INC Urges 28th Regime to Boost European Tech
One year after the Draghi report warned of Europe's innovation lag, EU-INC, backed by over 16,000 founders and investors, is pushing for a '28th Regime'—a pan-European legal entity to simplify cross-border startup operations. The proposal includes a unified corporate form, a digital registry (EU-REGISTRY & EU-DASHBOARD), a standardised investment tool (EU-FAST), and a pan-European ESOP framework (EU-ESOP). Political support from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron was confirmed on August 29, 2025. The public consultation closes on September 30, 2025, with new laws expected in early 2026. The article also highlights recent VC fund launches and initiatives like Cherry Ventures' $500M fund and 0TO9's plan to build 1,000 fintechs, underscoring the urgency for regulatory reform to retain European champions and attract capital.
European startup regulation affects the entire tech ecosystem, including AdTech, by shaping funding, scaling, and cross-border operations; the 28th Regime could significantly lower barriers for European startups.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- EU-INC proposes a 28th Regime legal entity for European startups, backed by 16,000+ founders and investors.
- The public consultation on the 28th Regime closes on 30 September 2025.
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron expressed support on 29 August 2025.
- EU-INC outlines four reforms: EU corporate form, EU-REGISTRY & EU-DASHBOARD, EU-FAST investment tool, and EU-ESOP.
- The European Commission is expected to publish its proposal by Q1 2026.
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