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Energiekontor Advances Portfolio Expansion Strategy With Commissioning of Lower Saxony Wind Park

(IN BRIEF) Energiekontor AG has commissioned the Holtumer Moor wind park in the district of Verden in Lower Saxony, Germany, and transferred it to the company’s own renewable energy portfolio. The project consists of one Vestas V162-7.2 wind turbine with … Read the full press release

EIB Group Expands Financing for Europe’s Competitiveness, Ukraine Resilience and Global Gateway Partnerships

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group has approved €7.9 billion in new financing to support innovation, sustainability, infrastructure and global partnerships across Europe and beyond. The financing, approved by the Boards of Directors of the European Investment Bank and … Read the full press release

Wolters Kluwer Enhances Libra in Italy to Connect Legal AI, Expert Content and Practice Management Workflows

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory has expanded Libra by Wolters Kluwer in Italy with new content specialisations and workflow integrations designed to support legal professionals across the full legal work process. The legal AI workspace now gives customers … Read the full press release

Intesa Sanpaolo Reinforces European Corporate Banking Presence Through Major 2025 Financing and Bond Transactions

(IN BRIEF) Intesa Sanpaolo has highlighted the growing European role of its IMI Corporate & Investment Banking Division, which participated in financing transactions with a total value of more than €170 billion in 2025, excluding Italy, including more than €30 … Read the full press release

Fitch Assigns Uniper Investment-Grade Issuer Rating as Company Strengthens Capital Markets Profile

(IN BRIEF) Uniper has received a first-time long-term issuer rating of BBB- with a stable outlook from Fitch Ratings, while Fitch also assessed the company’s Stand-Alone Credit Profile at bb+. The rating reflects Uniper’s strengthened financial profile, improved cash flow … Read the full press release

LBBW Secures Second Place in TXF Export Finance Ranking and Remains Among Global Top Three for Eighth Year

(IN BRIEF) LBBW has once again been named among the world’s leading banks for export finance, achieving second place in the latest TXF ranking and remaining in the top three for the eighth consecutive year. The TXF Awards are based … Read the full press release

Evonik highlights high-purity siloxane additives portfolio for coatings and inks amid new EU hazard classification rules

(IN BRIEF) Evonik Coating Additives has confirmed through extensive analytical testing that more than 95% of its active siloxane-based coating and ink additives contain low levels of relevant Substances of Very High Concern, helping customers maintain compliance with evolving EU … Read the full press release

Evonik Adds Low-Carbon-Footprint Peracetic Acid to European Portfolio Without Requiring Formulation Changes

(IN BRIEF) Evonik is launching peracetic acid with a significantly reduced carbon footprint for the European market, allowing customers to lower Scope 3 emissions without making changes to formulations, logistics or regulatory authorisations. The lower-carbon product is being offered by … Read the full press release

PMI publikuje pierwszy na świecie globalny standard dotyczący wykorzystania AI w pracy projektowej, podczas gdy ramy zarządzania z trudem nadążają za postępem

Standard AI pojawia się w momencie, gdy sztuczna inteligencja jest wdrażana w projektach szybciej, niż pozwalają na to regulacje, i oferuje specjalistom niezależne od technologii ramy oparte na zasadach (KRÓTKO MÓWIĄC) Project Management Institute (PMI) opublikował The Standard for Artificial Intelligence in Portfolio, … Read the full press release

PMI pubblica il primo standard globale al mondo sull’intelligenza artificiale nel lavoro di progetto, mentre i quadri normativi faticano a stare al passo

Lo Standard per l’IA arriva in un momento in cui l’intelligenza artificiale viene implementata nei progetti a un ritmo più veloce di quanto la normativa riesca a disciplinarla, e offre ai professionisti un quadro di riferimento basato su principi e … Read the full press release

PMI publica el primer estándar global del mundo para la IA en el trabajo de proyectos, mientras los marcos de gobernanza luchan por seguir el ritmo

El estándar de IA llega en un momento en el que la IA se está implementando en los proyectos más rápido de lo que la regulación puede controlarla, y ofrece a los profesionales un marco basado en principios y agnóstico … Read the full press release

Primark Adds Global Finance Leadership Experience With Appointment of Lucy Slinger as Chief Financial Officer

(IN BRIEF) Primark has appointed Lucy Slinger as Chief Financial Officer, adding further senior finance experience to CEO Eoin Tonge’s leadership team as the retailer continues its international expansion and prepares to become a standalone entity. Slinger joins from Ingka … Read the full press release

Continental Expands Military Vehicle Tire Offering With Products for Heavy Tactical, Logistics and Off-Road Missions

(IN BRIEF) Continental is presenting its expanded military tire portfolio at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris, highlighting high-performance solutions for tactical and logistical vehicles operating in demanding conditions. Exhibiting in Hall 5B, Booth A197, the company is showcasing tires for different … Read the full press release

Empa Spin-Off Swiss Cluster Advances High-Performance Surface Coating Systems for Research, Watchmaking, Electronics and Optics

(IN BRIEF) Empa spin-off Swiss Cluster has received the Swiss Economic Award 2026 in the Industry/Production category for its work in developing advanced equipment for vacuum-based thin-film coating processes. Founded in late 2020 at Empa in Thun by materials scientist … Read the full press release

Clearstream Launches Digital Securities Infrastructure to Connect Traditional and Tokenized Capital Markets

(IN BRIEF) Clearstream, Deutsche Börse Group’s post-trade business, has unveiled a next-generation digital securities infrastructure designed to support both traditional and tokenized securities markets. The new digital-first and fully hybrid platform will allow market participants to hold and combine traditional … Read the full press release

Siemens Mobility Introduces Vectron X With Smart Screen, App Functions and Near Real-Time Connectivity for Rail Operators

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility has unveiled Vectron X, the next generation of its Vectron locomotive platform, and opened a newly expanded Rail Service Center in Munich-Allach. Based on the proven Vectron family, which has nearly 3,000 units sold, Vectron X … Read the full press release

European Commission and EIB Group Add €22 Billion to InvestEU to Accelerate Strategic Investment Across the EU Economy

(IN BRIEF) The European Commission and the European Investment Bank Group have signed an agreement adding €22 billion in strategic financing under the InvestEU programme, reinforcing the EU’s flagship investment instrument and supporting key transformative investments across the European economy. … Read the full press release

Deka Immobilien Acquires BREEAM Excellent Cold-Storage Logistics Centre Near Rotterdam for Global Real Estate Fund

(IN BRIEF) Deka Immobilien has acquired the VDH Cooling logistics property in the Dutch Fresh Port near Rotterdam for the Deka-ImmobilienGlobal open-ended real estate fund. The seller is a special-purpose vehicle created by the joint venture between Melcombe Partners and … Read the full press release

Metso Reinforces Customer Project Support With Faster Mineralogical Data and Advanced Research Capabilities in Pori

(IN BRIEF) Metso is strengthening its mineralogy capabilities at its Research Center in Pori, Finland, with a new investment intended to help mining and minerals processing customers accelerate project development and make better-informed decisions from early design through to operational … Read the full press release