EU Inc Campaigners Warn Startup Reform Is Being Gutted in Negotiations
The EU-INC initiative, backed by over 26,000 supporters, says the EU's proposed pan-European company framework has lost the provisions that made it appealing to founders.
AfroEuropa Newsroom
AfroEuropa desk
The EU-INC initiative, a campaign supported by prominent European startup founders and investors, has issued a public warning that the European Union's proposed 'EU Inc' pan-European company framework is being stripped of the elements that made it attractive to entrepreneurs.
In a statement released on 15 October 2026 and addressed to Europe's Heads of State and Government, the campaign said months of negotiations had removed the core of the proposal, leaving it as little more than a fast-track system for company registration, according to EU-Startups.
Keep reading
European startups raise fresh AI funding across marketing, materials and engineering
Three European startups, Holo, Ambio and Solvera, have announced seed and pre-seed rounds backing AI tools for small business marketing, recycled plastics procurement and construction engineering.
Other highlights
Munich's Elevatry Raises €3 Million to Automate Procurement with AI
The Munich-based procurement startup closed a pre-Seed round led by backers including Bayern Kapital and consultancy H&Z, aiming to grow across Europe before entering North America.
Follow the story
One newsletter, two continents
The Bridge brings you the tech, startups, and leaders moving between Africa and Europe in one sharp email each morning. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
