1. A dedicated project team is needed to establish a pan-European pension fund due to the complex financial, tax, and legal implications across countries. Belgium is selected as the home country due to its supportive regulator and flexible pension rules. 2. An inventory of existing pension arrangements is done for selected host countries to understand the impact and feasibility of extending the fund. Resistance from local stakeholders may occur due to lack of understanding. 3. The governance framework includes boards and councils to comply with local regulations in host countries. Different pension plans and benefits can be included in a single cross-border fund.