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Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani is leading a business delegation that includes Confindustria, ICE, SACE, SIMEST and CDP. Bilateral trade reached €11.07 billion in 2025, while the first figures following the EU–Mercosur agreement show a 22.3% increase in Italian exports to Brazil.
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The Paris summit underscores Europe's push for strategic autonomy in space as US firms withdraw under Washington's pressure, raising questions about future transatlantic cooperation.
European natural gas prices have surged above €80 per megawatt-hour for the first time since 2023, raising inflation risks and threatening economic stability across the region.
Private equity fund Silver Lake will merge French firms Cegid and Silae in a €10 billion deal, aiming to expand AI-driven software solutions and reshape Europe's business software landscape.
Talks among Europe’s largest mobile operators to launch a satellite-to-mobile venture could transform connectivity across the continent and intensify competition, Bloomberg News reports.
The city-state government wants the majority publicly owned Start-Up Labs Hamburg to acquire and refit the former Expo pavilion, creating a 6,000-square-metre entry point for entrepreneurs, investors and support programmes. The transaction still requires parliamentary approval, and initial occupancy is not expected before April 2027.
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The Spanish pharmaceutical group obtained marketing authorisations for empagliflozin medicines in Sweden and Portugal and for octreotide products in the Netherlands. It also reached an agreement to supply its Precyst women’s health supplement in seven Latin American markets and launched two injectable veterinary medicines in Spain.
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The Spanish insurance claims consultancy, launched in April with the backing of Miura Partners, has appointed local directors in three markets. The move creates a regional platform for handling complex losses across energy, infrastructure, construction and industry.
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The Italian initiative would shield small businesses from charges on low-value transactions, with negotiators considering either a €0.02 ceiling or a complete exemption. The proposal is not yet EU law and forms part of wider talks over how banks, merchants and the European Central Bank will share the cost of the new payment system.
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The Samsung-led Series D is the largest equity fundraising announced by a European technology company. Mistral will use the capital to develop artificial intelligence models, expand its computing infrastructure and build an enterprise platform capable of competing with larger US providers.
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The undisclosed investment will support tailored credit products for drivers and couriers, beginning in Mexico before expanding to Chile and Colombia in early 2027. The partnership could lower one of the main barriers to joining the platform economy, but the companies have not disclosed loan costs, eligibility criteria or how worker data will be used.
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A Senate-approved framework would mobilise up to €1.17 billion through project guarantees and incentives for local processing. Brasília wants the country to capture more value from rare earths and other strategic resources, although new powers to screen foreign investment and concerns about environmental safeguards could influence its implementation.
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The German reinsurer expects slightly lower prices in the January 2027 renewals but plans to maintain or expand capacity where returns meet its thresholds. Latin America’s insurance protection gap and opportunities to gain market share in Europe are central to the strategy, supported by a €1.4 billion half-year profit and a 254% solvency ratio.
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The Spanish snack manufacturer and distributor will build a 33,000-square-metre production centre in Maçanet de la Selva and open a logistics facility in Madrid. The programme is expected to create around 500 jobs, double production capacity by 2030 and support the company’s target of reaching €600 million in annual revenue.
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Brussels removed Brazil from its list of approved suppliers over concerns about compliance with EU rules on antimicrobial use, affecting beef, poultry and other animal products. Brazilian authorities are seeking a negotiated solution and have warned that reciprocal measures remain an option.
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The European Commission is working on a measure that would prohibit exports of waste, including aluminium scrap, to countries outside the OECD, with limited exceptions for some EU candidates. The proposal, still subject to consultation, would replace a narrower trade mechanism that Brussels concluded could affect only around half of current scrap shipments.
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The Spanish intellectual property group is broadening its services for healthcare companies operating across Europe and the Americas, combining patent expertise with regulatory advice and clinical research capabilities.
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Brazil accounted for nearly four-fifths of Italian exports to the South American bloc in May, while Uruguay and Paraguay recorded the highest percentage increases. The figures coincide with the first month of provisional application of the EU–Mercosur trade agreement, although a longer data series will be needed to measure its impact.
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The Galician renewable energy company plans to supply power conversion technology for large battery and solar projects, prioritising Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Mexico and Guatemala. Its strategy represents a shift from industrial microgrids towards grid-scale installations, although Norvento does not intend to assume the role of full battery-system integrator.
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The oilfield services group said it is neither participating nor planning to bid for hydrocarbon projects around the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas). The statement follows Argentina’s adoption of Decree 868/2026, which links compliance with its sovereignty legislation to access to domestic oil permits and investment incentives.
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President Javier Milei announced measures to accelerate penalties against companies operating around the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) without Argentine authorisation. The initiative could extend restrictions to shareholders, directors, suppliers and financial partners involved in the Sea Lion oil project, although its implementation will remain contested by the companies, the islands’ authorities and the United Kingdom.
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Energy, mining, manufacturing and digital services are drawing European companies into Latin America, while Latin American businesses are building a presence in Europe. The opportunity depends on more than access to markets: infrastructure, financing and regulatory execution will determine which projects become operating businesses.
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The Spanish technology company will develop a cloud-based platform for the port community as European regulations standardise maritime reporting and electronic customs procedures. The project’s value and commissioning date have not been disclosed.
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The industrial technology company combines connected sensors, artificial intelligence and engineering services to anticipate equipment failures. Its subscription model offers manufacturers an alternative to purchasing and managing separate monitoring systems.
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The service begins with fewer than 20 vehicles and no additional charge for passengers. The launch brings Wayve’s technology onto Uber’s London network, while fully driverless operations remain a subsequent step requiring further approvals.
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Markets expect another quarter-point increase on 10 September, which would lift the deposit rate to 2.50%. But easing underlying inflation complicates the case for a more aggressive tightening cycle as policymakers assess the impact of the energy shock.
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The in-app assistant combines spending analysis, card controls, investment information and travel planning. Its arrival in Spain extends the rollout of a service introduced in the United Kingdom in April and adds a conversational interface to Revolut’s financial platform.
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The British brand has opened a dedicated store in Rosario. The launch introduces a broader clothing, footwear and accessories collection and forms part of a strategy combining exclusive stores with multibrand franchises.
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Expanding drone and counter-drone programmes are increasing demand for materials also used by civilian industries. Projects in Europe, Canada and Brazil aim to diversify supplies, but much of the additional capacity remains under development.
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The transaction gives DHL Global Forwarding its first wholly owned operation in Uruguay after 33 years of working with the local company. The acquisition adds 44 employees and capabilities in pharmaceutical distribution, industrial projects and regional logistics. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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