The S.EU Framework: Empowering European Start-ups

by name voted on 20.01.2026

Summary

The European Parliament proposes a new, unified legal regime called the "Societas Europaea Unificata" (S.EU) to help innovative companies scale across Europe. This framework aims to reduce regulatory complexity and simplify digital business processes for SMEs and start-ups.

10 20.01.2026

Report

economy

finance

business and competition

information technology and data processing

Key points

The creation of a new, unified corporate form called the S.EU to support innovative companies.
The implementation of fully digital company registration processes that must be completed within 48 hours.
The use of harmonized rules for employee financial participation, such as stock options, to attract and retain top talent.
The introduction of new financial instruments, such as equity-like debt, to increase access to capital for growing companies.

Vote

PPE

S&D

PfE

ECR

Renew

Verts/ALE

The Left

NI

ESN

Total

Speeches

48 Speeches in total

Pro

Contra

Dan BARNA

Renew

1:10 min

21.2. The 28th Regime: a new legal framework for innovative companies (A10-0269/2025)

Pina PICIERNO

S&D

0:12 min

21.2. The 28th Regime: a new legal framework for innovative companies (A10-0269/2025)

Documents (PDFs)

DRAFT REPORT with recommendations to the Commission on the 28th Regime: a new legal framework for innovative companies REPORT with recommendations to the Commission on the 28th Regime: a new legal framework for innovative companies Opinion on the legal basis of the The 28th Regime: a new legal framework for innovative companies The 28th Regime: a new legal framework for innovative companies

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