EasyJet shareholders back €6.56bn Apollo takeover, setting stage for major airline shakeup
Over 80% of EasyJet shareholders have approved Apollo’s €6.56 billion acquisition, signaling confidence in the airline’s new ownership and future strategy.
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RWE and KKR close €14.3bn UK offshore wind deal, powering 3 million homes by 2030
RWE and KKR's €14.3 billion investment in two major UK offshore wind farms marks the largest renewable energy deal in British history, aiming to boost energy security and supply.
Mercedes-Benz pivots to '100% China for China' strategy amid shrinking demand
Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius unveils a strategic overhaul in China, signaling a shift that could reshape competition among automakers.
Chile's finance minister calls recession temporary, predicts swift economic recovery
Chile's Finance Minister Jorge Quiroz says the current recession will be short-lived, emphasizing expectations of a prompt rebound in economic activity.
Siemens Energy triples dividend as Siemens Gamesa turnaround drives record profits
Siemens Energy proposes a dividend of €2.30 per share for 2026, driven by strong earnings, a rebound at Siemens Gamesa and robust order growth.
VectorY secures €30 million EIB loan to accelerate neurodegenerative disease treatments
Amsterdam-based VectorY Therapeutics receives €30 million from the European Investment Bank under the InvestEU programme to advance treatments for ALS and Huntington’s disease.
Bank of England's cautious inflation response may extend high interest rates, Niesr warns
The National Institute of Economic and Social Research warns that the Bank of England's limited action risks entrenching inflation above its 2% target until 2030.
Poland’s Orlen cancels long-term QatarEnergy LNG deal amid Iran war disruptions
Orlen becomes the first major buyer to terminate a long-term LNG contract with QatarEnergy as Gulf shipping disruptions threaten global supply chains.
Uruguay secures land for €5.1bn solar and data center project led by Spain’s Solaria
Spanish firm Solaria will build a 350 MW solar plant in Florida, Uruguay, as part of a €5.1bn investment to boost renewable energy and data center capacity.
Vodafone posts €4.79bn loss on German writedown but lifts full-year outlook
Vodafone reported a €4.79 billion net loss after a €4.85 billion impairment in Germany, but raised its annual earnings forecast amid ongoing restructuring.
Infineon expects AI data centre demand to surge despite environmental backlash
Infineon forecasts 20% sales growth on ongoing AI data centre expansion, downplaying U.S.-centric environmental concerns.
Denmark invests €67M in DCAI to advance sovereign AI and boost national tech competitiveness
Denmark's €67 million investment in the Danish Centre for AI Innovation aims to strengthen sovereign AI infrastructure and expand access for businesses and public institutions.
Elevate opens Costa Rica hub for Swissport, targets 200 jobs by 2028
The international business services company is expanding its operations in Costa Rica to support clients across Europe and the Americas, with plans to quadruple its projected 2026 workforce by 2028. How to apply.
Ecopetrol returns to bond markets after two years to fund Brazil expansion strategy
Ecopetrol is issuing euro-denominated bonds for the first time since 2022, aiming to refinance debt and support its Brazilian growth plans.
EU industrial policy resurgence sparks debate on effectiveness versus US and China
The EU's renewed focus on industrial policy aims to boost innovation and resilience but raises questions about effectiveness and risks.
Bayer wins US approval for asundexian, bolstering fight against generics in stroke market
Bayer AG secures US approval for its stroke drug asundexian, a major step in defending its pharmaceutical revenues amid generic competition.
LATAM Cargo to gain 91 tonnes of capacity on new São Paulo–Geneva route, boosting pharma exports
LATAM Cargo will benefit from 91 tonnes of additional belly capacity as LATAM Airlines Brasil launches a direct São Paulo–Geneva route in March 2027, enhancing logistics for South American exporters and the European pharma sector.
Siemens acquires Lauterbach to boost EDA capabilities and chip debugging portfolio
Siemens' acquisition of Lauterbach is set to expand its Electronic Design Automation business and deepen its footprint in chip debugging tools.
Efferon raises €4.3M to expand sepsis treatment technology into Europe, India and Latin America
Biotech firm Efferon secures €4.3 million to scale its blood purification technology and enter new markets including Latin America and India.
Vale Biolabs secures €164K Venture Kick funding to drive AI-powered brain disease research
Vale Biolabs will use €164,000 from Venture Kick to advance its AI-driven platform for neurological disease research and therapy development.
Crédit Agricole’s merger proposal with Banco BPM could reshape Italy’s banking sector
Crédit Agricole has proposed merging its Italian operations with Banco BPM, a move that threatens to alter competition and dynamics in Italy’s banking market.
Brazil's critical minerals strategy set to reshape global supply chains and investment flows
Brazil's move to designate 27 critical minerals aims to boost local processing, attract investment and strengthen its role in global supply chains.
Deutsche Telekom to invest €250m in Munich AI center with latest Nvidia chips
Deutsche Telekom's €250 million investment in Nvidia-powered AI infrastructure aims to boost Europe's role in the global industrial AI race.
Major investors join EIB and EU states to channel over €10bn into European scale-ups
The EIB Group, institutional investors, and EU Member States will direct over €10 billion into European scale-ups, aiming to mobilize up to €80 billion.