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EU approves Spanish Eggnovo’s eggshell membrane hydrolysate as a novel food
Policy

EU approves Spanish Eggnovo’s eggshell membrane hydrolysate as a novel food

The European Commission has authorised the Spanish company’s enzymatically produced eggshell membrane hydrolysate for use in food supplements, opening a new European market for an ingredient obtained from a by-product of the egg industry. The approval allows its use at up to 500 mg per day and gives Eggnovo five years of data protection.

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Spanish Supermarket DIA Accelerates Potential Exit from Argentina and Searches for Buyer
Companies

Spanish Supermarket DIA Accelerates Potential Exit from Argentina and Searches for Buyer

Argentina remains a valuable business because of its scale, logistics infrastructure and brand recognition, but persistent operating difficulties have weakened the subsidiary's contribution to the group. Market estimates cited around the potential transaction have put its possible value at approximately €400 million to €450 million, although DIA has not announced an official valuation.

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Revolut Secures Full French Banking Licence and Turns Paris Into Its Western European Hub
Companies

Revolut Secures Full French Banking Licence and Turns Paris Into Its Western European Hub

The new French entity will initially serve customers in France before progressively extending to Germany, Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Spain. With more than 30 million customers in Western Europe, over €1 billion earmarked for regional investment and a new Paris headquarters due to open in 2027, Revolut is moving closer to competing directly with Europe's established banking groups.

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Fastmail Launches EU Data Region as European Demand for Digital Sovereignty Grows
Companies

Fastmail Launches EU Data Region as European Demand for Digital Sovereignty Grows

Australian email provider Fastmail has introduced an EU data region, allowing customers to keep the primary copy of their email and files on company-operated infrastructure in Amsterdam. The move responds to growing European demand for greater control over where corporate and personal information is stored. However, the architecture remains partly transatlantic, meaning the option improves data residency without eliminating transfers or storage in the United States.

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Household Income Slows Across the OECD as Greece and Austria Record Sharp Declines
Europe

Household Income Slows Across the OECD as Greece and Austria Record Sharp Declines

Household purchasing power is showing signs of weakness across advanced economies despite continued economic growth. Real household income per capita increased by just 0.2% across the OECD in the first quarter of 2026, while real GDP per capita grew by 0.3%. Greece and Austria recorded the steepest income declines, while Hungary and Chile stood out with strong gains, highlighting an increasingly uneven economic picture.

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EIB Provides €100 Million to Expand Financing for Romanian SMEs and Mid-Caps
Europe

EIB Provides €100 Million to Expand Financing for Romanian SMEs and Mid-Caps

The European Investment Bank is providing €100 million to BRD Sogelease IFN to improve access to long-term financing for Romanian SMEs and mid-sized companies. Around 80% of the funding is expected to support investments in less-developed cohesion regions, while 15% will be reserved for green projects spanning energy efficiency, renewables and sustainable transport.

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Volkswagen’s Major Shareholders Urge Swift Action to Restore Competitiveness
Companies

Volkswagen’s Major Shareholders Urge Swift Action to Restore Competitiveness

Volkswagen’s principal shareholders have intensified calls for decisive action to strengthen the automaker’s long-term competitiveness, backing management’s restructuring efforts as the company faces mounting pressure from rising production costs, slowing profitability and fierce competition from Chinese manufacturers. The debate comes at a critical moment as Europe's largest carmaker seeks to redefine its strategy for the coming decade.

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Latin American Airlines Challenge Global Rivals with Strong Profitability and Leaner Business Models
Latin America

Latin American Airlines Challenge Global Rivals with Strong Profitability and Leaner Business Models

After years marked by financial restructuring and market turbulence, Latin America's largest airlines have emerged as some of the industry's strongest performers. Supported by disciplined capacity management, streamlined operations and resilient demand, leading carriers such as LATAM Airlines and Copa Airlines are posting profitability levels that rival—or even surpass—many major airlines in Europe and North America.

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Lotus Bakeries Unveils €500 Million Global Expansion to Boost Biscoff Production
Companies

Lotus Bakeries Unveils €500 Million Global Expansion to Boost Biscoff Production

Belgian food manufacturer Lotus Bakeries has announced a €500 million investment programme—the largest in the history of its iconic Biscoff brand—to expand production capacity across Belgium, the United States and Thailand. The initiative responds to rapidly growing global demand for Biscoff biscuits and spread while supporting the company's long-term international growth strategy.

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Germany, Spain and the Netherlands Lead European Investment in Argentina
Latin America

Germany, Spain and the Netherlands Lead European Investment in Argentina

Germany, Spain and the Netherlands remain the three largest European investors in Argentina, reinforcing the strategic economic ties between the European Union and South America's second-largest economy. Together, these countries account for a significant share of foreign direct investment (FDI), supporting sectors such as energy, manufacturing, finance, infrastructure and technology.

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European Stock Markets Reach Record Highs as Defense, AI and Financial Shares Lead 2026 Rally
Markets

European Stock Markets Reach Record Highs as Defense, AI and Financial Shares Lead 2026 Rally

European equity markets have climbed to historic highs in 2026, supported by resilient corporate earnings, easing monetary conditions and strong investor appetite for sectors such as artificial intelligence, defense, banking and industrial technology. Several companies have delivered triple-digit share price gains, highlighting the broad transformation underway across Europe's capital markets.

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EU Food Standards Spark Debate Over Future of UK Meat Imports
Markets

EU Food Standards Spark Debate Over Future of UK Meat Imports

Proposed changes linked to the evolving UK–EU sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) framework have reignited debate within Britain's agricultural sector over the potential impact of future meat imports. Farming organisations have expressed concerns that regulatory alignment and changes to import rules could increase competition from overseas producers, while government officials argue that the agreement is designed to simplify trade without compromising food safety standards.

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Spanish Drone Startup Fuvex Secures €3 Million to Accelerate Dual-Use UAV Expansion Across Europe
Companies

Spanish Drone Startup Fuvex Secures €3 Million to Accelerate Dual-Use UAV Expansion Across Europe

Spanish drone technology company Fuvex has raised €3 million in new funding to expand its portfolio of dual-use unmanned aerial systems for both civilian and defense applications. The investment will support product development, international expansion and the scaling of manufacturing as demand for advanced autonomous drone technologies continues to grow across Europe.

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TGS Advances Multi-Billion-Euro Investment Plan for Landmark Natural Gas Liquids Project
Companies

TGS Advances Multi-Billion-Euro Investment Plan for Landmark Natural Gas Liquids Project

Argentine energy infrastructure company Transportadora de Gas del Sur (TGS) is moving ahead with its long-term capital expenditure programme for its flagship Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) project, one of the largest energy infrastructure developments in Argentina's history. With a total investment of approximately €2.6 billion, the initiative aims to unlock additional value from Vaca Muerta's natural gas production while significantly expanding the country's export capacity.

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European Banks Shift Focus to Operational Excellence as Interest Rate Windfalls Fade
Europe

European Banks Shift Focus to Operational Excellence as Interest Rate Windfalls Fade

European banks are entering a new phase in which operational excellence, cost efficiency and digital transformation are becoming the primary drivers of profitability. As the extraordinary earnings generated by higher interest rates begin to moderate, financial institutions are increasingly focused on improving productivity, streamlining operations and investing in technology to sustain long-term growth.

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Virtual Agrifood Business Forum Generates More Than €21 Million in Trade Opportunities Across Latin America and the Caribbean
Latin America

Virtual Agrifood Business Forum Generates More Than €21 Million in Trade Opportunities Across Latin America and the Caribbean

More than 700 companies from Latin America and the Caribbean participated in a virtual agrifood business matchmaking event that generated prospective commercial agreements worth more than €21 million. The initiative reinforced regional trade integration by connecting producers, exporters and buyers from across the Americas through a digital platform.

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Hamburg Seeks to Strengthen Trade Ties with Argentina’s Entre Ríos Province
Latin America

Hamburg Seeks to Strengthen Trade Ties with Argentina’s Entre Ríos Province

Germany's largest seaport is positioning itself as a strategic gateway for exports from Argentina's Entre Ríos province to Europe. As trade relations deepen and the EU-Mercosur agreement moves closer to implementation, both regions are exploring new opportunities to expand commercial cooperation, improve logistics and strengthen supply chains.

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MAIRE Wins €1.3 Billion Contract to Build Latin America’s Largest Urea Production Complex in Argentina
Companies

MAIRE Wins €1.3 Billion Contract to Build Latin America’s Largest Urea Production Complex in Argentina

Italian engineering group MAIRE, through its subsidiary Tecnimont, has secured a €1.3 billion contract to develop what will become the largest urea production complex in Latin America. The project, commissioned by Fértil Pampa, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pampa Energía, will strengthen Argentina’s fertilizer production capacity and reduce the region’s dependence on imports.

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EU Creates New Cybersecurity Task Force to Combat AI Deepfakes, Online Abuse and Cybercrime
Policy

EU Creates New Cybersecurity Task Force to Combat AI Deepfakes, Online Abuse and Cybercrime

The European Union has launched a new specialised task force to strengthen its response to cyber threats linked to artificial intelligence, including deepfakes, illicit AI-generated content and increasingly sophisticated hacking attacks. The initiative aims to improve cooperation among Member States and reinforce Europe’s digital security framework.

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Lagardère Travel Retail Expands Airport Dining Portfolio with New Italian Restaurant in Warsaw
Companies

Lagardère Travel Retail Expands Airport Dining Portfolio with New Italian Restaurant in Warsaw

Lagardère Travel Retail Poland has strengthened its food and beverage offering at Warsaw Chopin Airport with the launch of L’Officina, a proprietary Italian dining concept developed entirely by its in-house team. The opening reflects the company’s strategy of expanding customised airport hospitality experiences as passenger traffic and foodservice demand continue to grow.

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SIAD Strengthens Latin American Expansion with Fully Operational Subsidiary in Mexico
Companies

SIAD Strengthens Latin American Expansion with Fully Operational Subsidiary in Mexico

Italian engineering company SIAD Macchine Impianti (SIAD MI) has reinforced its presence in Latin America through SIAD Mexico, a subsidiary based in Mexico City that has been fully operational since 2025. The new company enhances local technical support, after-sales services and commercial operations for customers in the industrial gases and oil & gas sectors across the region.

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Germany’s Automotive Industry Faces Deep Restructuring as EV Transition and Global Competition Drive Job Cuts
Europe

Germany’s Automotive Industry Faces Deep Restructuring as EV Transition and Global Competition Drive Job Cuts

Germany's automotive sector is undergoing one of its most significant transformations in decades as manufacturers accelerate restructuring plans to adapt to electric mobility, intensifying competition from China and rising production costs. Thousands of jobs are expected to be affected as the industry shifts towards a new technological and competitive landscape.

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