Published on 22 November 2016, the initial version of the Directive proposal contains a number of provisions in three distinct main parts, namely preventive restructuring frameworks (Title II), second chance for entrepreneurs (Title III) and measures to raise the efficiency of restructuring, insolvency and second chance (Title IV).
The other titles are horizontal in scope, for example, Title I contains a provision on the availability of early warning tools for debtors, be they legal or natural persons engaged in a trade, business or professional activity (entrepreneurs).