Europe’s digital sovereignty challenge extends beyond cloud services to the underlying hardware, software, and firmware layers. Dependence on non-EU vendors limits organisations’ control over updates, repairs, and system lifecycles. Vendor-driven restrictions can force premature upgrades, increasing costs, security risks, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Electronics & Machinery, European Union, Industrial, Security & Safety, Small Business, Technology
Tagged circular economy, competition policy, Cybersecurity, Digital Decade, digital infrastructure, digital sovereignty, e-waste, enterprise ICT, European Union, firmware access, Free ICT Europe, hardware lifecycle management, IT aftermarket, IT asset disposition, Jan Hoogstrate, lifecycle control, non EU vendors, refurbishers, repair rights, secondary markets, software lifecycle, sustainability, third party maintenance, used software resale, vendor lock‑in
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has announced new sustainability targets for 2030, focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, advancing circular economy practices, promoting gender equity, and strengthening sustainable supply chains. The company aims to cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology
Tagged Carsten Knobel, CDP rating, circular economy, corporate sustainability, EcoVadis, ESG Strategy, gender equity, greenhouse gas emissions, Henkel, Henkel Sets Ambitious 2030 Sustainability Targets to Accelerate Net Zero and Circular Economy Goals, Henkel Strengthens ESG Strategy with New Climate, Net Zero 2045, Packaging and Supply Chain Commitments, recycled plastic packaging, renewable energy, supply chain sustainability, sustainability targets 2030, Sylvie Nicol
(IN BRIEF) Fortum Battery Recycling has secured a new environmental permit for its Kirchardt facility in Germany, significantly increasing its capacity to process end-of-life lithium-ion batteries from 10 to 25 tonnes per day and expanding storage capacity to 250 tonnes. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology
Tagged Battery recycling, BImSchG permit, black mass refining, circular economy, electric vehicle batteries, European battery market, Fortum Advances European Battery Recycling Capabilities Through Expanded Kirchardt Operations, Fortum Battery Recycling, Fortum Strengthens Circular Economy Strategy with Increased Processing Capacity at German Recycling Hub, Frank Stumpf, Harjavalta Finland, hazardous waste management, Kirchardt Germany, lithium ion batteries, sustainable energy
(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been awarded a major contract to supply equipment for India’s largest pumped storage plant, the 3,000 MW Saidongar-1 Karjat project in Maharashtra, developed by Torrent Power. The project includes the delivery of ten pump turbines and … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology
Tagged Andritz, ANDRITZ Expands Role in India’s Energy Transition with Large-Scale Pumped Storage Project, carbon reduction, clean energy infrastructure, energy storage, engineering project, grid stability, hydropower, India energy, Maharashtra, New Pumped Storage Development Positions ANDRITZ and Torrent Power at the Forefront of India’s Clean Energy Infrastructure, power generation, pumped storage plant, renewable energy, Saidongar 1 Karjat, Torrent Power
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund is expanding the JEREMIE programme in Bulgaria with approximately €210 million in funding to support innovative companies in sectors such as AI, microelectronics, and advanced technologies. Managed through 2035, the initiative combines reinvested funds … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banks, Bulgaria, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Marketing, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Andrey Gyurov, artificial intelligence, Bulgaria Advances as Regional Venture Capital Hub with Expanded EIF-Managed JEREMIE Funding Programme, economic growth, EU funding, European Investment Bank, European Investment Fund, innovation ecosystem, Irena Mladenova, JEREMIE Bulgaria, Marek Mora, Marjut Falkstedt, microelectronics, New €210 Million Investment Strategy Targets Scale-Up Growth and Innovation Across Bulgaria’s Key Industries, Payhawk, scale up funding, SMEs Bulgaria, Sofia Bulgaria, venture capital
(IN BRIEF) Equinor has sold an 8.07 percent stake in Scatec for approximately NOK 1.6 billion, reducing its shareholding to 8.05 percent while agreeing to a 90-day lock-up period on its remaining shares. The company originally became a shareholder in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Norway, Technology
Tagged Brazil Apodi Mendubim, energy sector, Equinor, Equinor Completes Share Sale in Scatec While Preserving Long-Term Renewable Energy Partnerships, equity stake, investment strategy, NOK 1.6 billion, Norwegian companies, portfolio management, renewable energy, Scatec, share sale, solar projects, Strategic Portfolio Adjustment Sees Equinor Lower Stake in Scatec with Continued Focus on Solar Projects
(IN BRIEF) A new survey from KfW reveals that only 27 per cent of SMEs in Germany are currently willing to use debt financing for investments, the lowest level in ten years. The decline is driven largely by micro-businesses and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Small Business, Technology
Tagged bank loans, Business Financing, business surveys, corporate finance, debt capital, Dirk Schumacher, economic uncertainty, Economic Uncertainty Drives German SMEs to Reduce Debt Financing Despite Ongoing Investment Needs, Financial Independence, German economy, Germany SMEs, investment trends, KfW, KfW Survey Shows Declining SME Demand for Debt Financing Amid Economic Uncertainty in Germany, Micro-Businesses, services sector, SME Panel 2026
(IN BRIEF) DHL Group has expanded its partnership with IAG Cargo through a new five-year agreement to scale the use of sustainable aviation fuel, enabling the supply of approximately 240 million liters of SAF at London Heathrow Airport through 2030. … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged air freight, aviation sustainability, British Airways, Camilo Garcia Cervera, carbon emissions reduction, DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding, DHL Group, DHL Secures Long-Term Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply with IAG Cargo to Advance Emissions Reduction Goals, greenhouse gas emissions, IAG Cargo, ISCC certification, logistics, London Heathrow Airport, SAF, Strategic SAF Collaboration Positions DHL and IAG Cargo to Scale Sustainable Air Freight Solutions Globally, supply chain sustainability, sustainable aviation fuel, Travis Cobb, used cooking oil fuel
(IN BRIEF) Bentley Motors has strengthened its commitment to responsible luxury by introducing an updated Responsible Raw Material Sourcing Policy Statement as part of its Beyond100+ strategy. The policy sets stricter standards for sourcing key materials such as leather, wool, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Animal Welfare, Bentley Advances Beyond100 Plus Vision with New Policy on Ethical Sourcing and Animal Welfare, Bentley Motors, Beyond100 Plus, circular materials, environmental standards, ethical supply chain, EU Deforestation Regulation, Frank-Steffen Walliser, luxury automotive, Luxury Automotive Leader Bentley Reinforces Supply Chain Transparency and Sustainability Commitments, Marine Godot, responsible sourcing, sustainable forestry, sustainable luxury, traceability, UK timber regulations, Volkswagen Group
(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has partnered with Thüga AG to provide sovereign AI solutions tailored for municipal utilities, enabling secure and compliant data processing within Europe. The initiative introduces Enterprise GPT applications that automate routine tasks, support knowledge management, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom
Tagged artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data security, Deutsche Telekom, Deutsche Telekom Advances Secure AI Integration for Critical Infrastructure with Thüga Partnership, digital sovereignty, Enterprise GPT, Ferri Abolhassan, Germany energy sector, knowledge automation, municipal utilities, Public Infrastructure, regulatory compliance, smart utilities, sovereign AI, T-Systems, Thüga AG, Thüga Network Adopts Centralized AI Framework from Deutsche Telekom to Enhance Digital Sovereignty
(IN BRIEF) Bilfinger has completed a major insulation contract at Poland’s largest waste-to-energy facility in Warsaw, working alongside POSCO E&C and Doosan Lentjes. The project included full-scope insulation services covering around 22,000 square meters and required significant material logistics. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Poland, Technology
Tagged Bilfinger, Bilfinger Strengthens Position in European Energy Sector with Successful Delivery of Waste-to-Energy Facility Insulation, circular economy, district heating, Doosan Lentjes, energy transition, European energy sector, industrial services, Major Warsaw Infrastructure Project Highlights Bilfinger’s Role in Advancing Circular Economy and Sustainable Energy, Marek Machoń, MPO Warszawa, municipal waste management, POSCO E&C, power generation, sustainable infrastructure, thermal insulation, Warsaw Poland, Waste to energy
(IN BRIEF) Indra is showcasing its advanced submarine technologies at the Underwater Defence Technology exhibition in London, presenting a range of systems including satellite communications, electronic warfare solutions, and navigation radars. The company’s TSUB-40 communications suite, iKeeper-iS20 radar, and PEGASO … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Defence, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, Security & Safety, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Ana Belén Buendía, artificial intelligence defence, electronic warfare, European Defence Leader Indra Unveils Integrated Submarine Solutions for Modern Multidomain Operations, iKeeper iS20 radar, Indra, Indra Showcases Advanced Submarine Communications and Electronic Warfare Systems at UDT London, Maritime Security, NATO standards, naval defence, PEGASO systems, Rafael Arcos, satellite communications, SMAUG project, SPAINSAT NG, submarine systems, submarine technology, TSUB 40, UDT London, Underwater Defence Technology, Wideband Global SATCOM
(IN BRIEF) InfraVia has secured a major lease agreement with Revolut for approximately 2,060 square meters of office space and two retail units at a redeveloped property located at 116 rue Réaumur in Paris’ Sentier district. The building, which has … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Real Estate, Retail, Technology
Tagged BBCA low carbon building, BREEAM Excellent, CBRE, commercial property, Effinergie Patrimoine, ESG certifications, InfraVia, InfraVia Secures Landmark Paris Lease with Revolut in Fully Redeveloped Sentier District Property, office leasing, Paris real estate, real estate investment, Revolut, Revolut Expands Paris Presence with Major Office Lease in InfraVia’s ESG-Certified Building, rue Réaumur, Sentier district, sustainable buildings, urban development, WELL certification, WiredScore
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has launched two new anti-fingerprint coatings, Loctite AF 8810 and AF 8812, designed for automotive displays and formulated without PFAS or fluorine ingredients. The solutions address tightening global regulations while delivering high performance, including durability, optical clarity, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Technology
Tagged anti fingerprint technology, automotive displays, Deckard Sorensen, display durability, Henkel, Henkel Expands Sustainable Materials Portfolio with High-Performance Optical Coatings for Automotive Applications, Henkel Introduces Advanced Anti-Fingerprint Solutions to Meet Regulatory and Performance Demands in Automotive Sector, Loctite AF 8810, Loctite AF 8812, optical coatings, PFAS free coatings, regulatory compliance, silicone based coatings, sustainable materials, touchscreen technology, vehicle interiors
(IN BRIEF) RWE has successfully installed two offshore substations for the Nordseecluster A wind project, marking a key milestone in the development of the 1.6-gigawatt offshore wind cluster located in the North Sea. The substations, constructed in France and installed … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Chantiers de l Atlantique, clean energy, energy transition, Germany offshore wind, grid infrastructure, Juist North Sea, Nordseecluster, Nordseecluster Development Advances as RWE Installs Key Offshore Infrastructure for 660 Megawatt Phase, Norges Bank Investment Management, North Sea wind farms, Offshore wind, renewable energy, RWE, RWE Completes Offshore Substation Installation Milestone for Nordseecluster Wind Project in the North Sea, Scaldis Gulliver, substation installation, Tobias Keitel, wind turbines
(IN BRIEF) ENGIE, through its ENGIE Vianeo brand, has been selected to deploy nearly 3,000 electric vehicle charging points across Belgium’s Walloon Region, further strengthening its position as a leading operator in the country’s electric mobility sector. The project includes … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 000 Charging Points Goal with Strategic Expansion of Public EV Network in Wallonia, Belgium, Brussels Capital Region, charging network, decarbonisation, electric mobility, electric vehicles, energy transition, ENGIE, ENGIE Accelerates European Electric Mobility Strategy with Large-Scale Charging Infrastructure Rollout in Belgium, ENGIE Advances Toward 25, ENGIE Vianeo, European Infrastructure, EV charging infrastructure, Flanders, Frank Lacroix, heavy goods vehicles, renewable energy, sustainable transport, Wallonia
(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace has launched the $8.4 million TITAN-AM programme in partnership with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory to advance and industrialise Laser Metal Deposition with Wire technology for large titanium aerostructures. The initiative focuses on improving manufacturing … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged additive manufacturing, advanced materials, aerospace engineering, Airbus A220, David Bond, defence aerospace, Embraer E195-E2, Fort Worth Texas, GKN Aerospace, GKN Aerospace Expands Additive Manufacturing Capabilities Through TITAN-AM Programme Focused on Next-Generation Aerostructures, industrialisation, LMD w technology, manufacturing innovation, Pratt and Whitney GTF engine, sustainable aviation, TITAN AM, TITAN-AM Programme Positions GKN Aerospace and AFRL to Accelerate Scalable Titanium Manufacturing for Defence and Commercial Aviation, titanium aerostructures, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall and Destinus have announced plans to establish a joint venture named Rheinmetall Destinus Strike Systems in the second half of 2026, focused on producing advanced cruise missiles and ballistic rocket artillery. Based in Unterlüß, Germany, the venture … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, Security & Safety, Technology, Ukraine
Tagged Armin Papperger, ballistic rocket artillery, cruise missiles, defence industry, defence systems, Destinus, European defence, European Defence Capabilities Set to Strengthen as Rheinmetall and Destinus Plan Industrial-Scale Missile Production Venture, Germany defence manufacturing, industrial capacity, Lower Saxony, Mikhail Kokorich, military technology, missile production, NATO, Netherlands defence technology, Rheinmetall, Rheinmetall and Destinus Partner to Establish Germany-Based Missile Production Hub Focused on High-Volume Defence Systems, Rheinmetall Destinus Strike Systems, Ukraine conflict, Unterlüß
(IN BRIEF) The Free ICT Europe Foundation warns that Europe faces a “sovereignty gap” in enterprise ICT, where organizations technically own their digital infrastructure but lack real control due to dependence on non-EU vendors that impose restrictive licensing, limited support … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Economy, Electronics & Machinery, European Union, Industrial, Management, Security & Safety, Small Business, Technology
Tagged circular economy, Digital Decade, digital infrastructure, digital sovereignty, e-waste, EcoDesign, enterprise ICT, EU policy, European Union, firmware access, Free ICT Europe Foundation, hardware lifecycle, independent maintenance, independent repair, IT aftermarket, IT asset disposition, Jan Hoogstrate, lifecycle, lifecycle control, right to repair, security updates, software licensing, sovereignty gap, T&Pm, third party maintenance, TPSM, used software resellers, vendor lock‑in
(IN BRIEF) Uniper and Evonik have commissioned an innovative high-temperature heat pump in Herne, Germany, capable of converting industrial waste heat into district heating for around 1,000 households. The system, operated in collaboration with Iqony, delivers up to 1.5 megawatts … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, Technology
Tagged 000 households, Chemical Industry, CO2 reduction, decarbonisation, district heating, energy transition, Evonik, Frank Dudda, Herne Germany, high temperature heat pump, Holger Kreetz, Industrial Waste Heat, Innovative High-Temperature Heat Pump in Herne Enables Low-Carbon Heating for 1, Iqony, Matthias Ohl, New Ruhr Region Project Demonstrates Industrial-Scale Heat Pump Technology for Decarbonised District Heating, renewable heating, Ruhr region, sector coupling, sustainable energy, Thomas Wessel, Uniper
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