Europe: the future of EU company law - report and recommendations

Earlier this week the European Commission held a conference on the future of EU company law. A report was prepared for the conference, by a 'reflection group' formed for the purpose, in which current problems were identified and initiatives suggested. The report has been published - see here (pdf) - and makes recommendations regarding [a] cross-border mobility, [b] the contribution of corporate governance and investors to the long-term viability of companies and [c] groups of companies.