Category Archives: France

Press Releases & News from France distributed via EuropaWire

IFC and Crédit Agricole CIB partner on $2 billion risk transfer deal to boost trade finance in emerging markets

(IN BRIEF) The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Crédit Agricole CIB have finalized a $2 billion Significant Risk Transfer (SRT) deal, backed by a $95 million financial guarantee from IFC, to unlock new trade finance commitments for emerging markets. The … Read the full press release

Egis Joins EDF to Support Engineering and Supply Chain Cooperation for the Polish Nuclear Power Programme

(IN BRIEF) Egis has signed a new Memorandum of Cooperation with EDF at the World Nuclear Exhibition 2025 to explore joint opportunities under Poland’s Nuclear Power Programme. The agreement, signed by EDF’s Vakisasai Ramany and Egis’s Baptiste Pavy, builds on … Read the full press release

Siemens and NEC Partner to Automate Robot Teaching and Accelerate Digital Transformation in Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Digital Industries Software and NEC Corporation have signed a Technology Partner Program Agreement to jointly develop an automated robot teaching solution that integrates NEC’s Robot Task Planning service with Siemens’ Process Simulate software. The collaboration, part of … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval unveils compact once-through steam generator to advance renewable heat storage technology

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has launched a new once-through steam generator designed for molten salt energy storage systems, integrating economizer, evaporator, superheater, and steam drum functions into a compact, all-in-one unit. The system enables efficient steam generation in small-scale power-to-heat … Read the full press release

Global Rail Leader Alstom Expands Plattsburgh Workforce with Full-Time Roles and Competitive Benefits

(IN BRIEF) Alstom is hiring nearly 120 new full-time employees at its Plattsburgh, NY manufacturing site to support production of 374 advanced commuter railcars for NJ TRANSIT. The company will hold a job fair on November 6, offering immediate interviews … Read the full press release

Siemens and Capgemini Partner to Develop AI-Native Digital Solutions for Next-Generation Industrial Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and Capgemini have deepened their collaboration to develop AI-native digital solutions that integrate artificial intelligence directly into the foundation of product engineering, manufacturing, and operations. The partnership will deliver industry-specific applications that combine Siemens’ industrial software and … Read the full press release

Pertussis Rebounds Across Europe as Infant Risk Rises With Falling Immunity and Maternal Vaccine Uptake

Pertussis cases surge: Over 60,000 reported in Europe; infants most at risk. Maternal vaccination expands: Finland, Norway, and UK updated pregnancy vaccine strategies. BioNet advances: Submitted recombinant pertussis vaccine to EMA; secured EU-GMP approval. Nasal vaccine progresses: ILiAD’s BPZE1 granted … Read the full press release

BioNet Advances Pertussis Vaccine Agenda with EU-GMP Approval, Clinical Collaborations, and New Research Links

BioNet earns EU-GMP certification for its acellular pertussis vaccine, confirming compliance with EU manufacturing and quality standards. Inspection by Ireland’s HPRA supports EMA review of BioNet’s recombinant vaccine candidate VacPertagen. Partnerships expanding: MoU with Indonesia’s Bio Farma to accelerate TdaP … Read the full press release

Crédit Agricole Leasing & Factoring Strengthens Leadership with Appointment of Chantal Debost as Chairwoman

(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole Leasing & Factoring has appointed Chantal Debost as its new Chairwoman, succeeding Jean-Jacques Calcat, who served in the role since 2018. The appointment, effective immediately following the Board meeting on 28 October 2025, reflects CAL&F’s commitment … Read the full press release

ABL France Expands Offshore Wind Leadership Team with Appointments of Maxime Pottier and Kevin Vincent

(IN BRIEF) ABL France has appointed Maxime Pottier as Head of Marine Warranty Survey (MWS) France and Kevin Vincent as Senior Transport & Installation Engineer, further strengthening its offshore wind expertise. Maxime, who joined ABL in 2024, brings over 17 … Read the full press release

BioNet Achieves EU-GMP Certification for its Pertussis Vaccine

(IN BRIEF) BioNet has achieved European Union Good Manufacturing Practice (EU-GMP) certification, a key international standard that validates its facilities and processes for producing high-quality pharmaceuticals. This certification, granted after inspection by Ireland’s Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA), allows BioNet … Read the full press release

Thales to Develop AURORE, Europe’s Largest Low-Orbit Space Surveillance Radar, for the French Defence Procurement Agency

(IN BRIEF) Thales has received a contract from France’s Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) to develop AURORE, a new low Earth orbit surveillance radar under the ARES program (Action and Space Resilience). Designed and built in France, AURORE will be Europe’s … Read the full press release

Airbus Expands H160 Presence in Japan with World’s First Firefighting Deployment for Hiroshima Fire Services

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H160 to the Hiroshima City Fire Services Bureau, making it the world’s first firefighting operator of the model. Entering service in early 2026, the H160 will enhance firefighting, search and rescue, emergency … Read the full press release

Dans un paysage dominé par les hyperscalers étrangers, la Suisse construit progressivement un écosystème cloud fondé sur une souveraineté numérique pragmatique et adaptée à ses spécificités nationales

La Suisse renforce son autonomie numérique face aux hyperscalers étrangers, en développant un écosystème cloud national. Le Swiss Government Cloud marque un tournant stratégique pour l’État et les collectivités. Des acteurs privés, coopératifs et cantonaux proposent des alternatives souveraines adaptées … Read the full press release

VINCI launches real-traffic test of “Charge as you drive” system for electric vehicles on the A10 motorway in France

(IN BRIEF) VINCI Autoroutes, together with Electreon, VINCI Construction, Gustave Eiffel University, and Hutchinson, has initiated the world’s first real-traffic trial of a dynamic induction charging system for electric vehicles on France’s A10 motorway. The “Charge as you drive” project … Read the full press release

Entre sécurité, durabilité et souveraineté numérique, Hidora et sa plateforme Hikube illustrent la nouvelle orientation du cloud en Suisse

Hidora lance Hikube, une nouvelle plateforme cloud multi-zones 100 % suisse. Les données sont répliquées entre Genève, Gland et Lucerne pour garantir la résilience. L’initiative s’inscrit dans la stratégie nationale de souveraineté numérique. La plateforme respecte les normes ISO 27001, … Read the full press release

New European Space Giant to Emerge from Airbus, Leonardo, and Thales Partnership by 2027

(IN BRIEF) Airbus, Leonardo, and Thales have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to merge their space-related activities into a new European space company designed to strengthen the continent’s industrial and strategic autonomy. The new entity, expected to launch in 2027 … Read the full press release

Hidora redéfinit la souveraineté du cloud avec Hikube : la première plateforme cloud 100% Suisse à réplication automatique sur trois data centers

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Le fournisseur cloud suisse Hidora lance Hikube, une plateforme cloud inédite en Suisse qui réplique automatiquement les données sur trois centres situés à Genève, Gland et Lucerne, garantissant ainsi une résilience exceptionnelle même en cas de panne … Read the full press release

Atos Strengthens Its Global Legacy in Inclusive Sports Through Dual Championships Delivery

(IN BRIEF) Atos has successfully managed technology services for the World Para Swimming Championships Singapore 2025 and the World Para Athletics Championships New Delhi 2025, ensuring flawless operations across two large-scale international events. The company’s advanced digital solutions, including on-venue … Read the full press release

Efdoralprin Alfa Meets All Endpoints in Sanofi’s Phase 2 Study, Paving Way for First Recombinant Therapy in AATD

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi’s investigational therapy efdoralprin alfa met all primary and key secondary endpoints in the Phase 2 ElevAATe study for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency emphysema, demonstrating superior efficacy compared to standard plasma-derived therapy. The results highlight its potential as the … Read the full press release