EU Inc (the 28th regime) · 2026/0074(COD)
Supports employee ownership models and ESOPs as effective solutions for business succession but wants clear EU-level frameworks and supportive policies to enable their wider adoption.
Support employee ownership models including ESOPs as a mainstream option for business succession across the EU.
“Within the European Union, EO policy has not yet become mainstream, which has limited demand for employee buyouts. However, this is changing rapidly.”
Feedback, 2025-09-28
Encourage EU-level legislation and frameworks that provide clear blueprints for effective and sustainable employee ownership models.
“One crucial element in enabling employee buyouts is establishing a clear blueprint for effective EO models.”
Feedback, 2025-09-28
Support financing mechanisms such as loan guarantee programs to facilitate employee buyouts.
“We are collaborating with Slovenias Ministry of Labor on a pilot project to develop a loan guarantee program for ESOP financing.”
Feedback, 2025-09-28
Promote employee ownership as a way to increase worker participation and benefits, supporting inclusive growth and economic resilience.
“Research consistently shows that EO is a highly successful business ownership model with wide-ranging positive externalities. For businesses, it brings higher productivity, lower employee turnover, and greater resilience in times of crisis.”
Feedback, 2025-09-28
Adopt EU-level policies and legislation to mainstream employee ownership models, learning from international best practices.
“The Slovenian ESOP builds on international best practices to create a model that is both effective and replicable. Other EU countries, such as Denmark, are already working to legislate similar frameworks.”
Feedback, 2025-09-28
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