Corporate Governance in Europe 2025

Europe’s corporate governance landscape is evolving, balancing stewardship traditions with the growing demand for flexibility, competitiveness, and shareholder value. The Corporate Governance in Europe 2025 report explores how European companies, regulators, and investors are adapting to global pressures while maintaining high standards of accountability and trust.

Key themes include:

• The Rise of Shareholder Activism: Activity across Europe is surging as investors push for transparency and performance alignment.
• The Next Phase of Stewardship: The upcoming 2026 revision of the UK Stewardship Code highlights the challenge of balancing innovation with oversight.
• Executive Pay Transformation: CEO compensation across major European indices is catching up with global peers, signaling a cultural shift toward performance-linked incentives.
• A More Competitive Europe: From calls for a pan-European stock exchange to new market structures, Europe is redefining governance for growth.

Produced by Diligent Market Intelligence, this report equips investors, issuers, and advisors with the insights needed to navigate Europe’s rapidly changing governance environment.

Download the report to explore the trends shaping stewardship, competitiveness, and capital markets in 2025 and beyond.