March EU Defence Innovation Package: Washington Advances Europe's Transformation into an Autonomous Defence and Technology Cluster

On March 18, 2026, the European Commission introduced EU Inc., a corporate regime designed to eliminate regulatory barriers that had previously compelled European technology firms to incorporate in more favorable jurisdictions—such as Delaware—to access venture capital. 

Under the new framework, a company can be registered within the EU in 48 hours at a cost below €100, with no minimum capital requirement. A single corporate structure replaces 60 national jurisdictions, each of which previously required a separate incorporation process.

EU Inc. forms part of a broader March policy package that also includes the €150 billion Security Action for Europe (SAFE) program to finance defense procurement.