Per un 28° regime che aiuti le imprese

The European Union’s initiative to create a 28th Regime represents one of the most ambitious attempts to overcome the legal fragmentation that continues to hinder the full development of the internal market. Conceived as an optional and uniform legal framework for businesses operating across Member States, the project aims to reduce compliance costs, facilitate cross-border activities, and strengthen European competitiveness. This article examines the ongoing debate surrounding the design of the 28th Regime, with particular attention to the proposals advanced by the European Parliament and the European Commission. It argues that the effectiveness of the initiative depends on three fundamental conditions: the establishment of a genuinely autonomous European legal framework rather than a mere harmonisation of national laws; broad accessibility that is not restricted to narrowly defined categories of innovative firms; and the provision of concrete advantages in terms of financing, governance, and business scalability. The article concludes that the 28th Regime can become a meaningful instrument for European economic integration only if it succeeds in offering a simple, uniform, and business-oriented legal environment capable of fostering innovation, growth, and cross-border entrepreneurship throughout the Union.