(IN BRIEF) ENTSO-E, the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity, has unveiled a new Strategic Roadmap aimed at preparing the European power system for carbon neutrality. The roadmap focuses on integrating carbon-neutral energy sources, deploying flexibility resources, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Technology
Tagged carbon-neutral energy sources, Carbon-Neutral Europe, efficient power grid, electrification a, Energy Landscape, ENTSO-E, ENTSO-E Strategic Roadmap, European electricity system, grid infrastructure, power system, TSOs in Europe
(IN BRIEF) Trade unions and civil society organizations are rallying behind Members of European Parliament (MEPs) in their call to revoke Amazon lobbyists’ access to the European Parliament following the tech giant’s repeated refusal to engage with parliamentary committees regarding … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Industrial, Law, Management, News, Non Profit, Politics, Retail
Tagged Amazon, ban, Bram Vranken, Corporate Europe Observatory, European Parliament, lobbyists, Margarida Silva, Max Bank, Oliver Roethig, Roberta Metsola
(IN BRIEF) In a significant move to bolster Europe’s electric vehicle (EV) battery industry, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has entered a €350 million financing agreement with Umicore to support research, development, and innovation (RDI) in rechargeable battery materials technologies. … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Poland, Technology
Tagged EIB, EV Battery Materials, INNOVATION, Mathias Miedreich, partnership, recycling, Robert de Groot, sustainability, Umicore
(IN BRIEF) Neste has joined forces with PVG, a leading European home climate solutions provider, to introduce a sustainable heating liquid for portable fuel heaters. The co-processed odorless heating kerosene from Neste offers consumers a cleaner alternative to fossil-based heating … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Barco, a leading player in meeting room technology, has introduced the ClickShare Bar, an innovative video bar designed for small to medium-sized meeting rooms. This all-in-one device combines high-quality audio and video capabilities, offering a seamless wireless conferencing … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Domenico Nucera, President of Iveco Group’s Bus Business Unit, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the bus and coach division of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Nucera’s role is crucial as the European Union aims for … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Belgium, European Union, Industrial, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged ACEA, Anna Westerberg, bus, buses, coach, coaches, Daimler truck, decarbonisation, Domenico Nucera, EU, Iveco Group, MAN, public transport, Scania, The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, Volvo Buses, Volvo Group
(IN BRIEF) Ageas, along with its subsidiaries AG, AG Real Estate, and Ageas UK, has once again achieved the prestigious “Top Employer” recertification for 2024. This recognition highlights Ageas’ commitment to fostering an empowering culture, promoting innovation, and prioritizing skill … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Belgium, Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Real Estate, United Kingdom
Tagged "Top Employer" Recertification, AG Real Estate, Ageas, Ageas UK, Awards, Eddy Debrulle
(IN BRIEF) Europe experienced a remarkable year in offshore wind energy in 2023, witnessing a record 4.2 GW of new offshore wind farms coming online, marking a 40% increase from the previous year. Investments of €30 billion were confirmed for … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Denmark, European Offshore Wind, Financial, France, Germany, investments, Poland, Positive Outlook, Spain, the Netherlands, UK, WindEurope
(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) eCarsTrade, une plateforme d’enchères en ligne B2B spécialisée dans la vente de voitures d’occasion européennes, a annoncé l’arrivée de Dirk Van Roost en tant que nouveau Directeur Financier et Administratif (CFO). Dirk apporte avec lui plus de … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Business, Financial, France, Internet & Online, Management
Tagged B2B Car Auctions, B2B Online Car Auctions Platform, BASF, Booz & Company, Car Auctions for Dealerships, Car Auctions for European Cars, CFO, Chemster GmbH, Directeur Financier et Administratif, Dirk Van Roost, eCarsTrade, ExxonMobil, Filipp Sevostianov, General Electric, leadership, nomination, plateforme d'enchères en ligne B2B, Sentiance
(IN BRIEF) Hiseas International Gmbh and Chengdu Tourism Studies Association have joined the European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations (ECTAA), pledging to enhance travel connections between China and Europe. This partnership aims to streamline operations and improve travel experiences … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Industrial, Marketing, Media, Society, Travel
Tagged Chengdu, Chengdu Tourism Studies Association, CHINA, ECTAA, Eric Drésin, Europe, European destinations, European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations, European travelers, Hiseas International Gmbh, tourism connectivity, travel
(IN BRIEF) Harald Seidel, the President of DAF Trucks, has been chosen as the Chairman of the Commercial Vehicle Board of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) for the year 2024. Seidel highlighted the transformative year ahead for the European … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Belgium, holding the EU Council Presidency, is prioritizing efforts to combat organized drug-related crime, focusing on logistic hubs and major ports. Eurojust, the EU’s criminal justice cooperation agency, will collaborate with third countries to address cross-border drug trafficking. … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Netherlands
Tagged AIAMP, Belgian EU Presidency, Belgium, combat drug trafficking, Cross-Border Crime, drug-related cross-border crime, Eurojust, European Commission, European Union, IberRED, logistic hubs, Ms Hilde Vandevoorde, organised drug-related crime
(IN BRIEF) Barco NV has disclosed details of its share buyback program, which started on December 19, 2023. Between December 27 and December 29, 2023, the company repurchased a total of 58,000 shares at an average price of €16.4721 per … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Barco NV, Financial, investment, Share Buyback Program
(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V., a European telecommunications company, announced that its Non-Executive Director, Mr. Bogdan Ciobotaru, has conducted a share transaction. On December 14, 2023, Mr. Ciobotaru sold 30,000 class B shares of the company. This transaction was reported … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Financial, Internet & Online, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Autoriteit Financiële Markten, Bogdan Ciobotaru, Class B shares, DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V., Non-Executive Director, Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority, share sale, share transaction, stock options
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €20 million venture debt financing agreement with The Akkermansia Company, a Belgian microbiome health specialist, supported by the European Commission’s InvestEU initiative. The Akkermansia Company, originating as a spin-off from … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged Akkermansia Company, Belgium, EIB, financing, Kris Peeters, Michael Oredsson, Microbiome Health Research, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Payments Initiative (EPI) has achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing its first account-to-account instant payment transactions using its newly developed solution, wero. In a proof of concept conducted between Sparkasse Elbe-Elster in Germany and Banque … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Banque Populaire, Caisse d’Epargne (Groupe BPCE), DSGV, European Payments Initiative (EPI), Germany, Instant Payment Transactions, Joachim Schmalzl, Martina Weimert, partnership, Sparkasse Elbe-Elster, wero, Yves Tyrode
(IN BRIEF) Barco, a prominent player in the global cinema industry, has finalized an agreement to fully acquire Cinionic’s premium cinema solutions business in collaboration with China Film Equipment Co., Ltd. (CFEC). This strategic move underscores Barco’s commitment to the … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Entertainment, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Barco, CHINA, China Film Equipment Co., cinema industry, Cinema Solutions Business, Cinionic, Gerwin Damberg, Ltd. (“CFEC”), partnership, sustainability, Wim Buyens
(IN BRIEF) Energy Ministers from ten North Seas Energy Cooperation (NSEC) countries, including the Netherlands, convened in The Hague, where they agreed on an updated NSEC Action Agenda aimed at boosting the expansion of offshore wind power in Europe. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Media, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged Majesty King Willem-Alexander, Ministers, Netherlands, North Seas Energy, offshore wind power, partnership, sustainability, WindEurope
(IN BRIEF) Solvay SA/NV has published a supplement to its information document, initially dated June 30, 2023, regarding its planned separation into two independent listed companies, SOLVAY and SYENSQO. This separation will occur through a partial demerger of Solvay. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Economy, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged separation, Solvay, Syensqo
(IN BRIEF) The global health NGO Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung (DSW) is calling on the European Union (EU) to establish a priority review program aimed at encouraging investment in research and innovation (R&I) to combat poverty-related and neglected infectious diseases. Over … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, European Union, Healthcare, Non Profit, Pharma & Biotech, Society
Tagged antibodies for HIV, David Reddy, Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung, DSW, EDCTP, EU priority review programme, European Union, global health, health NGO, Hester Kuipers, IAVI, infectious diseases, Lisa Goerlitz, Malaria Venture, medical need, MMV, neglected infectious diseases, Professor John Reeder, TB, TDR, vaccines, World Health Organization
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