Category Archives: European Union

Press Releases & News from European Union distributed via EuropaWire

Iberdrola Advances Industrial Decarbonisation With EU-Backed Renewable Heat Projects Across Energy-Intensive Sectors

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has been awarded European support for eight industrial heat electrification projects under the first European Commission Innovation Fund auction focused on decarbonising industrial heat. The projects will use electric boilers powered by renewable electricity to replace fossil … Read the full press release

EIB Global Financing to Help Strengthen Urban Water Systems and Climate Resilience in Papua New Guinea

(IN BRIEF) Papua New Guinea will expand and strengthen drinking-water networks with the support of $25 million in concessional financing from EIB Global, combined with a €16.4 million European Union contribution. The project will be implemented by Water PNG and … Read the full press release

BBioNets Driving EU Bioeconomy Policy: From National Evidence to High-Level Strategy and Capacity Building

(IN BRIEF) BBioNets is advancing EU bioeconomy policy by connecting national-level findings from Ireland, Greece, Poland, the Czech Republic, Spain and Italy with broader European policy discussions. In May 2026, the project helped organise a Brussels “Policy Lab” with six … Read the full press release

The Saudi–Pakistan Axis and the Return of Middle East Instability

(IN BRIEF) Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 modernization agenda is increasingly being challenged by the kingdom’s renewed reliance on hard-security partnerships, military deterrence and sectarian regional alignments. While Riyadh continues to present itself as a post-oil hub for technology, AI, tourism … Read the full press release

Safran Electrical & Power Secures €14.7 Million EU Innovation Fund Grant to Scale ENGINeUS Electric Motor Production

(IN BRIEF) Safran Electrical & Power has signed a grant agreement with the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency under the European Union’s Innovation Fund for the ENGINeUS PULL project. The company will receive €14.7 million to support automation … Read the full press release

FDA Grants Priority Review to Sanofi’s Investigational Oral Therapy Venglustat for Type 3 Gaucher Disease

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has received FDA priority review for the new drug application for venglustat, an investigational oral glucosylceramide synthase inhibitor being developed for type 3 Gaucher disease. The FDA’s target action date is 25 November 2026. If approved, venglustat … Read the full press release

Indra Group to Deploy 247 Controller Working Positions for Skyguide Under Swiss Air Traffic Communications Modernisation Project

(IN BRIEF) Indra Group has secured a strategic contract from Skyguide to modernise air traffic communication systems at the Geneva and Zurich sites using its advanced GAREX 300 digital Voice over IP communication platform. The project includes the full design, … Read the full press release

Indra Group Showcases Digital Air Traffic Management Platform Designed to Support Safer, More Flexible and Automated Aviation Operations

(IN BRIEF) Indra Group will participate in AirSpace World 2026 in Lisbon from 26 to 28 May to showcase its global leadership in air traffic management and present Linkia, its new flagship digital platform for the sector. Linkia has been … Read the full press release

Indra Group Presents Linkia at AirSpace World to Support More Digital, Automated and Interoperable Air Traffic Management

(IN BRIEF) Indra Group has launched Linkia, a digital platform developed to integrate air traffic management systems used by air navigation service providers into a common, independent, and scalable infrastructure. The solution, built with proprietary technology and based on IndraMind, … Read the full press release

NIB Supports Norway’s Public Transport Electrification with Financing for Tide Buss Electric Fleet

(IN BRIEF) NIB has approved an investment loan of up to NOK 241 million to Tide Buss AS to finance the purchase of 105 electric buses for public transport operations in Norway. The buses will be used under long-term concessions … Read the full press release

NIB Financing to Help Klaipėda Seaport Strengthen Regional Trade Links, Green Energy Operations and Supply Chain Resilience

(IN BRIEF) NIB has signed a EUR 55.5 million uncommitted credit facility with AB Klaipėda State Seaport Authority to support a EUR 111 million infrastructure investment programme at Klaipėda Seaport in Lithuania. The programme will fund upgrades aimed at improving … Read the full press release

European Medicines Agency Reports Growth in Multinational Clinical Research Activity Across the EU

(IN BRIEF) EMA, together with the European Commission and the Heads of Medicines Agencies, has released the first report measuring progress toward the EU’s 2030 clinical trial targets. The report shows that 19 additional multinational clinical trials have been authorised … Read the full press release

Cefic launches redesigned ICE website to strengthen emergency response support for chemical transport incidents across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Cefic has launched a redesigned website for its Intervention in Chemical Transport Emergencies (ICE) programme to improve access to emergency response information during chemical transport incidents across Europe. The new platform introduces a more user-friendly structure and updated … Read the full press release

European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association and European Aluminium urge EU to expand vehicle CO2 rules to support low-carbon aluminium

(IN BRIEF) European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association and European Aluminium are calling on the European Union to revise CO2 rules for cars and vans to include incentives for low-carbon aluminium alongside steel. The organisations argue that the automotive and aluminium industries … Read the full press release

EIB and BNP Paribas Expand Long-Term Financing Access for European Agriculture and Bioeconomy Sectors

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions have launched a €200 million financing initiative to support SMEs and mid-cap companies in the agriculture and bioeconomy sectors across Europe. The programme will fund investments in sustainable agricultural … Read the full press release

EIB and HBOR Launch New Funding Initiative for Renewable Energy, Infrastructure and Economic Growth Projects

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has approved a €200 million loan to HBOR to support investments by Croatian businesses and public-sector entities. The financing will help fund business expansion, modernization, renewable energy projects, energy-efficiency improvements, and public infrastructure development … Read the full press release

Croatia Advances Affordable Housing Initiatives With European Investment Bank Advisory Partnership

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has completed a one-year advisory programme supporting Croatia’s five largest cities in accelerating the development of affordable and social housing projects. The initiative helped municipalities prepare implementation-ready housing strategies, financing plans, project pipelines, and … Read the full press release

Romanian Pharmaceutical Producer Antibiotice Receives EIB Advisory Support for Future Growth and Expansion

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank will provide advisory support to Romanian pharmaceutical producer Antibiotice SA to strengthen its corporate governance framework and investment readiness. The cooperation aims to align the company’s operational and risk-management practices with international pharmaceutical industry … Read the full press release

EIB Group Strengthens Partnership with Ameriabank to Support Armenian Economic Growth and Job Creation

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group and Ameriabank have launched a new EU-backed guarantee programme expected to unlock up to €106.25 million in financing for micro, small, and medium-sized businesses in Armenia. Supported under the EU4Business Guarantee Facility, the initiative is … Read the full press release

KfW Supports International Energy, Transport and Education Projects to Reinforce Europe’s Strategic Partnerships

(IN BRIEF) KfW has highlighted its continued role in European development cooperation through major investments in climate protection, energy infrastructure, transport, education, and digital transformation projects under the EU’s Global Gateway Initiative. By the end of 2025, KfW had contributed … Read the full press release