
Germany's Revolta AG Wins EU Grant as Grid Rules Boost Sodium-Ion Battery Market
Revolta AG has secured €264,200 in EU funding to develop a sodium-ion home battery designed for renters, as Germany's new grid regulations reshape energy storage.
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Revolta AG has secured €264,200 in EU funding to develop a sodium-ion home battery designed for renters, as Germany's new grid regulations reshape energy storage.

BlueNewables has begun testing a 1 MW floating solar installation at the Port of Valencia, marking a milestone for offshore renewable energy in Spain.

Eurozone inflation reached 3.8% in September 2023, its highest level in three years, as energy prices surged nearly 19%, raising pressure on the ECB and member states.

Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services are set to face closer examination under the European Union's tough digital market regulations, signaling increased compliance demands for global tech giants.

Brazilian digital banking leader Nubank has denied reports of a $10 billion takeover bid for UK-based Monzo, a move that clarifies its growth ambitions and impacts investor sentiment on both sides of the Atlantic.

The Spanish airline has launched its first route in Argentina with two weekly Airbus A350 services linking Madrid with Rosario, opening a new direct connection between Europe and the country’s central region.

Bancomat, Bizum, Wero, Sibs-MB WAY and Vipps MobilePay have joined forces to launch a cross-Europe payment network, aiming to compete directly with Visa and Mastercard and reshape the region’s payments sector.

The value of EU coffee imports soared to €18.7 billion in 2025, up from €8.6 billion in 2015, led by rising demand and strong supply from Brazil and Vietnam.

The French startup Voltaback has raised €2.8 million to accelerate the rollout of its EV charging reimbursement platform, aiming to streamline fleet management for businesses across Europe.

A high-level business forum in Madrid brought together nearly 400 participants as both countries moved to strengthen trade, investment and cooperation in strategic sectors including AI, energy, defence and advanced industry.

Representatives from 91 chambers across 38 countries met in Valencia to discuss competitiveness, energy security, artificial intelligence, trade and the conditions needed to revive European investment and industry.

The Spanish business leader will begin a third term as CEOE approaches its 50th anniversary, prioritising artificial intelligence adoption, competitiveness, institutional stability and renewed social dialogue.

France and Germany are nearing a pivotal agreement on EU car regulations, a move set to reshape the automotive sector and influence trade dynamics with Latin America.

Portugal posted the European Union's highest year-on-year house price increase in the second quarter of 2026, highlighting mounting pressures on affordability and investor interest.

Sofia-based LAUNCHub Ventures has closed €65 million in commitments for its third fund, highlighting robust investor interest and the growing role of European venture capital.

ECB Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel stressed the central bank’s commitment to price stability and greater transparency as the euro area faces overlapping economic shocks.

Guyana’s oil boom has delivered record growth and revenues, but the country’s rapid transformation has intensified debate over how profits are shared and managed.

Danish traveltech startup Tryp.com raises €1.9 million, bringing total funding to €5.9 million as it prepares to expand into Asia and the Americas after reaching 10 million users.

The European Investment Bank is providing €100 million to Romania’s Dama Solar project, supporting a 1.3 GW plant that will supply renewable electricity to over 280,000 households and advance EU climate goals.

Companies are integrating artificial intelligence into core operations faster than their internal controls can evolve. André Rizzo argues that accountability, workflow redesign and effective governance—not access to technology alone—will determine which businesses turn AI into lasting value.

Paris-based Inbolt has secured €11 million in new funding to boost international expansion and extend its real-time robotics intelligence into data centres and electronics manufacturing.

Atlas Critical Minerals' Malacacheta project in Brazil now holds South America's biggest graphite resource, strengthening Brazil's role in the battery metals supply chain as global demand for graphite accelerates.

Swedish green steel firm Stegra has appointed a new CEO linked to its key investor as it seeks extra capital to complete Europe's first hydrogen-fuelled steel plant.

Zurich-based Cotierra secures €2.65 million to scale decentralised biochar tech, aiming to boost soil health and cut supply-chain emissions in tropical regions.

Italian manufacturer Bertolotti showcased its e² Formula battery shunting locomotive at InnoTrans 2026, marking a step forward for sustainable urban rail and highlighting growing adoption of battery technology in European metro systems.

ABB's integration of Gamesa Electric marks a strategic return to the utility-scale power electronics sector, expanding its global manufacturing and service capabilities.

Spotable's €4 million seed round, led by The Harbour with prominent tech investors, positions the Belgian startup to challenge established construction software firms in Europe and the U.S.

President Javier Milei gives the UK a two-week ultimatum to halt the Sea Lion oil project near the Falkland Islands, escalating a long-running dispute over sovereignty and resources.

A new report from SET Ventures and Future Energy Ventures finds 40% of EU energy grids are over 40 years old, raising urgent questions for policy, investment and competitiveness.

Rising diesel prices are intensifying economic pressures across Europe, with the Ukraine conflict only one component of a more complex supply challenge.
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