In the **United States**, corporations enjoy extensive rights, including some constitutional protections. The Supreme Court has held that corporations have free speech rights in political contexts, a controversial extension of personhood (Citizens United v. FEC, 2010).
In **Europe**, corporate personhood is generally more limited. Corporations are granted economic rights and legal standing, but not expansive political rights. The emphasis is often on public regulation and accountability rather than broad person-like status - law.cornell.edu ![]()