2026 European AGM Season Review

Investor attention is shifting towards the frameworks that will shape future executive pay

In the 2026 AGM season, 36.5% of remuneration policies received more than 10% opposition, compared with 25.2% of remuneration reports. This growing focus on forward-looking pay proposals has important implications for remuneration planning, shareholder engagement and the way governance decisions are explained.

Turn the latest AGM findings into practical preparation

Investor scrutiny starts well before the AGM notice is released. Understanding where expectations are changing can help governance and investor relations teams identify potential areas of pressure earlier, strengthen internal discussions and plan more informed shareholder engagement.

The review brings together insight from the UK, Germany, France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Belgium and Ireland, helping issuers understand both the wider European picture and the developments affecting individual markets.

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