# eu/acc Source: https://euacc.com ## Summary European Accelerationism (eu/acc) is a movement started in April 2024 that crowdsources a manifesto of proposals for saving Europe, with recommendations for cutting regulation, easing skilled immigration, and repealing the cookie consent law. The page reports that several proposals have since moved forward: the European Commission proposed cutting back the GDPR in April 2025, and a November 2025 digital omnibus proposal was described as drastically reducing the GDPR and AI Act. It also states that Ursula von der Leyen announced in January 2026 that the EU will create a pan-European business entity called EU Inc., and that the Netherlands will tax stock options when sold rather than when exercised from 2027. ## Article Follow @euacc on 𝕏 Get eu/acc official merch SAVE EUROPE European Accelerationism is a movement to save Europe started in April of 2024 Manifesto This manifesto is continually crowdsourced by tens of thousands of people like you on how to save Europe. Add your idea and votes for ideas to save Europe! βœ… 1. Reduce regulatory burden for startups πŸ“‘ Europe should reduce the regulatory burden for businesses, streamlining the process of starting and growing companies, and encouraging innovation. By exempting businesses with annual revenues below €10 million from complex regulations like VATMOSS, GDPR, and the EU AI Act, we empower entrepreneurs to focus on creating great products and reaching market success without being weighed down by compliance. Update 2024/11: This is now being worked on based on eu/acc's recommendations. Update 2025/11: The EU has announced it will scale down the GDPR, water down the AI Act and remove the Cookie Banner laws. βœ… 2. Make skilled immigration easier, unskilled harder πŸ›‚ Europe should prioritize making immigration seamless for highly skilled workers and entrepreneurs, offering them and their families the opportunity to live and work in any European country with competitive tax incentives. This way it can attract the best talent from around the world to come build in Europe. Update 2025/11: Sadly, there is still no central European Union regulation yet but individual EU countries have tightened up immigration controls and asylum-rules, with some states speeding up expulsions, removing family-reunification and citizenship access, and suspending asylum processing at certain borders. Update 2026/01: Finally the EU has listened and will tighten the borders to stop illegal immigration and instead attract high skill talent. Source βœ… 3. Repeal the cookie law πŸͺ Repeal the cookie consent law, as it imposes unnecessary costs on businesses, creates a poor user experience, and completely fails at its goal to meaningfully enhance privacy protections. It also makes Europe a running joke. Update 2025/11: This is now proposed based on eu/acc's recommendations. βœ… 4. European Inc: a single pan-European business entity πŸ›οΈ Europe should create a single, EU-wide business entity that eliminates the complexity of dealing with 27 different company registration requirements. Starting a business should be as easy as clicking a button online, without needing physical offices, notaries, or lawyers. Update 2026/01: Ursula von der Leyen just announced the EU will create a pan-European business entity called EU Inc.! πŸ”² 5. Secure Europe's energy future with nuclear ☒️ Nuclear energy is one of the most sustainable and safe sources of energy available to humanity, yet it has been unfairly vilified for decades due to misinformation and outdated fears. In an era where Europe must reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and ensure energy independence, nuclear power offers a reliable, low-carbon solution capable of providing clean energy for generations. Modern advancements in nuclear technology have significantly enhanced safety measures, making it one of the safest energy sources available. It is time to embrace nuclear energy as a cornerstone of Europe's energy strategy, to secure our future, protect the environment, and lead the way in innovative, sustainable energy solutions. Update 2025/06: The European Commission announced a plan to expand nuclear power in Europe to 109 GW. πŸ”² 6. Tax discount during startup phase πŸ’΅ New European businesses should receive a discount of 0% corporate tax for the first 3 years, allowing them to focus on innovation without the pressure of financial strain. This also makes Europe instantly one of the most attractive places in the world to start a business. πŸ”² 7. Tax stock options when sold, not when exercised πŸ’Έ Europe should change its tax policy on stock options to tax them only when sold, not when exercised, so that it can compete globally in attracting top talent and entrepreneurs. Taxing stock options at the point of exercise creates significant financial pressure for employees and founders, who may not have liquid assets to cover the tax. This discourages risk-taking, limits the appeal of startup equity, and ultimately stifles innovation. Update 2025/11: The Netherlands will tax stock options when sold, not when exercised from 2027, hopefully the rest of Europe folllows. Update 2026/03: The European Commission's impact assessment for EU Inc. includes Policy option 5c: Possibility for 28th regime companies to set up employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) and issue classes of shares with distinct voting rights, and an optional common employee stock ownership scheme for 28th regime companies, based on employee stock options and with common criteria (EU-ESO), and with harmonised timing for the taxation of employee stock options. πŸ”² 8. Embrace AI and technology, don't fight it πŸ‘ Europe should see tech and AI not as enemies but as crucial for its survival. While Europe currently lags behind, it can turn the tide by fostering an environment that encourages innovation rather than stifling it with premature regulation. AI can revolutionize industries like healthcare, education, manufacturing, agriculture, energy and of course software, and Europe needs to be at the forefront of this change. Update 2025/04 + 2025/11: This is now being worked on based on eu/acc's recommendations. πŸ”² 9. Champion free speech, don't censor it πŸ“£ Europe should champion free speech as a cornerstone for shaping the future. Free speech is not an enemy of progress but a catalyst for new ideas and innovation. By protecting the freedom to express diverse viewpoints, Europe can create an environment where groundbreaking ideas flourish just like they did in Europe just a few centuries ago. A commitment to free speech ensures that the brightest ideas, even those that challenge the status quo, can shape the future of Europe and its place in the world. πŸ”² 10. Reform bankruptcy laws to empower entrepreneurs βš–οΈ Europe must modernize its punitive bankruptcy laws, which discourage risk-taking. By prioritizing restructuring over liquidation and protecting entrepreneurs' personal assets, it can foster a culture of innovation and give failed startups and their founders a second chance to thrive. πŸ”² 11. Make English the primary language of the European Union πŸ‘„ English should become the primary language of the European Union because it is the only language that the majority of Europeans can understand or speak at least at a basic level. Unlike German or French, which are limited to specific regions and are not widely spoken outside their native countries, English has become the de facto lingua franca of Europe due to its use in education, business, and international communication. Clinging to languages like German or French for administrative purposes excludes a significant portion of the population and creates unnecessary barriers. Adopting English as the primary administrative language would promote efficiency, unity, and inclusivity across the European Union, reflecting the reality of how Europeans already communicate with one another. English should also become the official second language in every EU member state, making it mandatory to write and speak well in all schools from a young age. πŸ”² 12. Teach AI and tech in European schools and universities πŸŽ“ Lastly, to ensure the long-term prosperity of the Europe, Europe should teach tech, coding, and AI in all schools and universities. By equipping the next generation with these skills, Europe can secure its place as a global leader in innovation. Current progress March 2026 The European Commission's impact assessment for EU Inc. includes Policy option 5c: Possibility for 28th regime companies to set up employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) and issue classes of shares with distinct voting rights, and an optional common employee stock ownership scheme with harmonised timing for the taxation of employee stock options. January 2026 Ursula von der Leyen has announced the EU will create a pan-European business entity called EU Inc.! The EU has announced new strategies for migration and EU visa to tighten borders to stop illegal immigration and instead attract high skill talent. November 2025 In November 2025, the European Commission presented a comprehensive legislative proposal called the "digital omnibus" which will drastically reduce the GDPR, AI Act and essentially repeal thecookie law. β€” @levelsio (@levelsio) November 20, 2025 In addition, the Netherlands announced from 2027 they will tax stock options when sold, not when exercised. A massive breakthrough that's hopefully followed by the rest of Europe. πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί More great news from Europe 😊 Gradually, then suddenly. Nothing changed for 2 years and now a lot of things are finally changing: The Netherlands is changing its stock options tax to be modeled after the American system, which is the default in startups (!) Stock options… https://t.co/QElgqxRb2Y pic.twitter.com/YliSzpk1iB β€” @levelsio (@levelsio) November 21, 2025 April 2025 In April 2025, the European Commission announced a proposal to cut back the General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR for short, in the next couple of weeks, "as part of an attempt to make businesses in Europe more competitive with rivals in the United States, China and elsewhere.": BREAKING: Europe’s GDPR privacy law is headed for red tape bonfire within β€˜weeks’ Europe's most famous technology law, the GDPR, is next on the hit list as the European Union pushes ahead with its regulatory killing spree to slash laws it reckons are weighing down its… pic.twitter.com/Nq5jNtKHpW β€” eu/acc official πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί (@euacc) April 7, 2025 This is the first actual law proposed to deregulate after eu/acc gave its recommendations to the European Commission in September 2024. Very exciting! Later, the European Commission announced it will also make it easier to comply with the AI Act, considering cutting the administrative burden and reporting obligations for companies. Read more here. BREAKING: Europe's Anti-AI Act is set to be reduced After yesterday's great news that the European Commission wants to scrap the GDPR Today there's talk about reducing the AI Act, better know as the "Anti-AI Act", which makes it nearly impossible for AI companies to operate… pic.twitter.com/etbQAjlANo β€” eu/acc official πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί (@euacc) April 10, 2025 February 2025 In February 2025, there was a eu/acc AMA: How can we save Europe? on Product Hunt to answer questions and collect ideas. January 2025 In January of 2025, many of those report's recommendations have been formalized as the European Competitiveness Compass: "Europe has everything it needs to succeed in the race to the top. But, at the same time, we must fix our weaknesses to regain competitiveness. The Competitiveness Compass transforms the excellent recommendations of the Draghi report into a roadmap. So now we have a plan. We have the political will. What matters is speed and unity. The world is not waiting for us. All Member States agree on this. So, let's turn this consensus into action." β€” Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission It is time to restart Europe's innovation engine. We have the Compass. We have the political will. Now, what matters is speed and unity. Because the world is not waiting for us ↓ https://t.co/4iollrSWxi β€” Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) January 29, 2025 The theme is accelerating Europe: The leaked EU draft from yesterday said ACCELERATE six times And literally is all about cutting red tape Who knows if it'll actually lead to something but at least the people in the European Comission now received the message Nice start πŸš€ πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί @euacc… https://t.co/UJwCjWTOsl pic.twitter.com/BWfBDGAAPf β€” @levelsio (@levelsio) January 30, 2025 "European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is gearing up to set fire to reams of environmental red tape that she played a central role in crafting. Slashing regulation is one of the mantras of the new Commission as Europe's beleaguered industries β€” rapidly falling behind their American and Chinese rivals β€” appeal to Brussels to lighten the EU's notoriously heavy regulatory load." We know the European Commission is great at writing reports, but it's about taking action and actually passing laws to deregulate, which hopefully is the next step! September 2024 eu/acc has directly advised and contributed to Mario Draghi's European Competitiveness report which was presented to the European Commission in September 2024. πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί eu/acc A few weeks ago Mario Draghi asked my recommendations for his report that came out today about European competitiveness I had a call with him and summarized my problems with doing business in the EU I wrote this which is included in the report presented to the… pic.twitter.com/rliDxZqk02 β€” @levelsio (@levelsio) September 9, 2024 How can you help? Spread the message and share euacc.com with your friends, family, neighbors and your local politicians and follow eu/acc below: Add your idea and votes for ideas to save Europe! Follow eu/acc on 𝕏 Follow eu/acc on Telegram eu/acc is an offshoot of e/acc (by Beff Jezos) and was founded by @levelsio on April 29, 2024: It's time to start the European version of e/acc: πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί eu/acc "Innovate, don't regulate" As a counter to the now rampant degrowth anti-tech anti-capitalist mind virus that's taken over most Europeans in 2024 https://t.co/5UZvdUgdWb β€” @levelsio (@levelsio) April 29, 2024 But the frustration goes back much further. Already in 2018, @levelsio was warning about how Europe's growing pile of regulations was making it impossible for startups to operate: Cookie law (2013) VATMOSS (2016) GDPR (2018) EU Copyright (2019) EU is making it impossible for startups to operate. That’s the same businesses it’s lacking in and trying to attract. πŸ€·β€β™€οΈhttps://t.co/oIuu0OEA33 β€” @levelsio (@levelsio) July 4, 2018 eu/acc https://t.co/zk9cmvho6Q β€” Beff – e/acc (@BasedBeffJezos) June 6, 2024 😍 https://t.co/ut7meLPSaL β€” Marc Andreessen πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ (@pmarca) December 12, 2024 Last updated: May 25, 2026 ## Comments **mishaderidder.eth**: I would argue innovate, regulate innovatively. (Not like the ill advised Chat Control proposal.) Guess Europe has some catching up to do. To innovate yourself also means you can do it on your own terms. The question of course would be where to accelerate to? And why accelerate at all? If the aim is to save the world from all kinds of doom the opposite argument might be just as valid, to slow down and do less? Or to be conscious and go step by step? **macbudkowski.eth**: My acceleration list is pretty short: - cheap energy, - more tech startups, - more lean EU government. I think the problem with slowing down is that even if we do it, the US and China will not. So our moves will have a limited impact. **mishaderidder.eth**: Of course good point, EU has to join the rat race or be trampled. So EU is forced to in a way, not by own choice. From USA we might expect to see some slowing down with the conservative and protectionist agenda of Trump presidency. But China is accelerating with high speed. If you see what they accomplished in last three decades it is dazzling. Counter to idea that government should be lean in order to be able to accelerate, China is actually big gov. In China acceleration is purely government driven. This is of course not the liberal ideal of acceleration but it is still acceleration. You could also question if the Western capitalist idea of acceleration is actually liberal, since in capitalist society it is supposedly driven by market forces, but the question is, is the market actually a free market or an illusion of a free market, and in fact driven by a few players who control most of the capital (like big tech)? I’m just questioning if just accelerating because you need to accelerate is the right way. I don’t know and I surely don’t have the answers. **timdaub.eth**: If I see this website (eu/acc) and both of your comments I can't help but think that the proposal is totally misguided. In my perception of how the current political system works, it's neither the arguments in the proposal, nor the arguments for or against acceleration in Europe. What's upstream of politics is culture - and culture in Europe is kinda cooked. When I watch state funded media, what do I see in Germany, but probably elsewhere in Europe too? I see that Germany accepts and welcomes alternative living concepts where young people take drugs, move into functional flat shares, where they divide their income and try to "exit the capitalist system." I see documentaries of old fat men selling meat balls in kiosks, somehow we love to romanticize this? I see how some mountain climber youth is shown as heros because they dare to go where noone else (on the mountain) went. I admit, it's nice to watch. But culturally it sets entirely the wrong tone. And then I, of course, see the portrait of Elon Musk and others in tech as evil billionaires who try to cynically destroy societies fabric because of their greed. I personally consider myself a earnest person and I have dedicated a considerable amount of my career towards doing the right things.. I think I have also achieved some successes. They are surely comparable with climbing certain mountains etc. They've come both with physical and mental dangers too. Yet, nobody wants to promote a guy like me in German/European culture. The PoV is that we need to find back to nature and that we need to find piece and prosperity with our families and living off the land. Not through evil and extractive capitalism. And that only this re-visiting of living with nature, a hippy 2.0 life style is the way to fix the climate. I'm not saying that it's a bad idea, but... it's a bad idea because to me it is like closing our eyes in Europe and pretending that outside of our borders the world doesn't continue to evolve. What's the point of moving back to nature when the US and China are going to max-industrialize and leave us behind a destroyed planet? We co-inhabit this planet. I think a reformation of European politics cannot change with proposing a set of specific solutions. It has to start by fundamentally changing culture. It has to start by highlighting stories that we think are important to us. We have to cut stories that don't represent us well. And it has to happen on a much broader scale as nobody knows levelsio and since most people get their political opinion straight from TV, or TikTok or Instagram.