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March 18, 2026

After months of wrangling, the EU unveils 28th regime plan: ‘This is just the beginning’

Cross-border stock options, specialised courts and unified company register among proposals


Martin Coulter

4 min read

Image of EU flags outside the European Commission building in Brussels

European Union leaders unveiled the first formal proposals for a “28th regime”, aimed at making it easier for startups to operate and scale across the continent. 

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Martin Coulter

Martin Coulter is Sifted's news editor, based in London. You can follow him on LinkedIn and X

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