Introduction and overview of the company law harmonization programme -- The First directive -- The Second directive -- The Third and sixth directives -- The Fourth directive -- The Seventh directive -- The Eighth direvtive -- The Eleveth directive -- The Twelfth directive -- Background to the securities directives -- The first stage-harmonizing the conditions of listing -- The Second stage-harmonizing public offer prospectuses -- The Third stage-introducing mutual recognition -- The Major shareholdings directive -- The Insider dealing direvtive -- Freedom of establishment of companies-introduction -- Secondary establishment-the case-law -- Primary establishment and mutual recognition of companies -- Overview of miscellaneous draft legislation -- Conclusion and outlook

1. Corporation law -- European Union countries