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#NotOptional— Europe must attract more talent to startups. Policymakers, entrepreneurs and investors come together to make it happen.

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Joined October 2018

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@NotOptional
Nov 28, 2025
BREAKING NEWS: Justice Commissioner @EUCssrMcGrath calls for pan-European stock option scheme: “Having to navigate up to 27 different systems as they seek to attract and retain top talent in Europe is very cumbersome." EU-ESOP is #notoptional Source: @POLITICOEurope
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@NotOptional
Jan 29, 2025
👏 If implemented, this would be a step change in helping startups attract talent and investment. Let's go! @EZaharievaEU @EUCssrMcGrath @euinc_petition
Ekaterina Zaharieva
@EZaharievaEU
Jan 28, 2025
Today, alongside @EUCssrMcGrath, we received the @EUInc_Petition—a blueprint for the 28th regime supported by over 13,000 signatures. This vital input will shape our Startup and Scaleup Strategy and the European Innovation Act. Excited to build EU global tech leaders together!
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@NotOptional
Jan 29, 2025
🇳🇱 The Netherlands ranks among the worst globally for startup stock option policies, making it hard for startups to attract and retain talent. Now there is a movement to change it. Sign a petition started by Dutch founders, operators and investors: flywheel.ing
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@NotOptional
Jan 21, 2025
EU-ESOP, a unified pan-European stock option scheme for startups, is one step closer to becoming a reality following the President of the European Commission’s call for one set of rules' for startups. #notoptional reuters.com/markets/europe…
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@NotOptional
Oct 28, 2024
🚨 Our new ranking of countries based on their stock option policy is out! #notoptional Congrats to Germany, Greece and Austria on the biggest improvements. Switzerland, Norway, Finland, Netherlands, Belgium - it's your turn!