MEPs approve recommendations for the 28^th corporate regime

MEPs on the Legal Affairs Committee (JURI) have approved recommendations for an upcoming Commission proposal on a new 28^th corporate regime.

During its meeting on 11/12/2025, the JURI committee approved, with 18 votes in favour, 4 against and 1 abstention, a series of recommendations for the forthcoming Commission proposal on a new legal framework to support innovative companies, known as the 28^th corporate regime.

The European Commission is planning to propose a 28^th company regime as part of plans for a European Innovation Act in March 2026. This initiative seeks to enhance the framework for bringing innovative ideas to market, with the 28^th regime as a key element of the proposal.

MEPs want the Commission to take their recommendations into account when drafting the legislative proposal.

They argued that, to enhance cross-border mobility, investment and innovation, the EU must adopt harmonised rules specifically adapted to SMEs, including start-ups and scale-ups, thereby ensuring that EU company law keeps pace with the evolving needs of modern businesses.

René Repasi, German…