Category Archives: France

Press Releases & News from France distributed via EuropaWire

Euronext Introduces Standardised Listing Templates and Digital Platform to Support Companies Seeking Market Admission

(IN BRIEF) Euronext has welcomed the entry into application of key provisions of the EU Listing Act and launched a new admission framework to simplify the process for companies seeking to list on its markets. The EU legislation revises prospectus, … Read the full press release

Tikehau Capital Advances Second Bologna Investment with Energy-Efficient Residential Project Near Central Station

(IN BRIEF) Tikehau Capital has acquired a land plot in Bologna, Italy, to develop Atman, a residential build-to-sell project through its Real Estate Value-Add strategy. The transaction marks the company’s second investment in Bologna and supports the continued expansion of … Read the full press release

Thales Advances European Defence Readiness with Fast-Tracked Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles for Dutch Forces

(IN BRIEF) Thales will fast-track the delivery of Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles to the Netherlands Armed Forces under an urgent operational request, strengthening the Royal Netherlands Army’s protected mobility capability amid growing modern warfare threats. The vehicles will be supplied … Read the full press release

Sanofi Continues Global Employee Shareholder Programme as Nearly 90,000 Current and Former Staff Hold Company Shares

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi is launching its 2026 global employee stock purchase plan, Action 2026, giving approximately 75,000 eligible employees in 52 countries the opportunity to invest in the company. The programme opens from June 9 to June 29, 2026, and … Read the full press release

TAURON Advances Energy Portfolio Diversification Through Planned Cooperation with SUEZ on Waste-to-Energy Solutions

(IN BRIEF) TAURON and SUEZ have signed a letter of intent to analyze opportunities for developing heat and electricity production from alternative fuels in Poland, including energy-from-waste technologies. The cooperation supports TAURON’s strategy to diversify its generation portfolio, reduce reliance … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain Advances Portfolio Optimization With Sale of HKO and Deltec Industrial Insulation Textile Business

(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain has finalized the sale of HKO in Germany and Deltec in France, a business focused on manufacturing technical textile components for high-temperature industrial insulation. The products are mainly used in automotive and industrial applications. The business includes … Read the full press release

Tessalia Joint Venture Advances European Chip Packaging Ambitions With Planned 50 Million SiP Components Annually by 2033

(IN BRIEF) Foxconn, Radiall and Thales have inaugurated the next stage of Tessalia Technology SAS, a new joint venture in Le Barp, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, dedicated to Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Testing. Created within the framework of the EU Chips Act, Tessalia … Read the full press release

Thales Secures £36 Million UK Ministry of Defence Contract for Additional Lightweight Multirole Missiles

(IN BRIEF) Thales has signed a £36 million contract with the UK Ministry of Defence to supply hundreds of additional Lightweight Multirole Missiles to the British Armed Forces. The agreement strengthens the UK’s missile stockpile and builds on existing contracts … Read the full press release

Alstom Strengthens Australia Rail Presence with €69 Million First Tranche for The Wave Project in Queensland

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has been awarded the first €69 million tranche of a €214 million frame contract by the Queensland Government to deliver ETCS Level 2 digital signalling for Stage 1 of The Wave project in Queensland, Australia. The work … Read the full press release

BNP Paribas Strengthens Belgian Banking Roadmap with Higher Profitability Goals and Accelerated Digital Transformation

(IN BRIEF) BNP Paribas has outlined the growth strategy for its Commercial and Personal Banking business in Belgium and raised its profitability targets for the unit, reflecting stronger expectations for revenue growth, efficiency gains and disciplined capital management. CPBB holds … Read the full press release

EY Names Astera Labs Co-Founders Global Entrepreneur Winners for Advancing AI Data Center Connectivity

(IN BRIEF) Jitendra Mohan, Sanjay Gajendra and Casey Morrison, co-founders of Astera Labs, have been named EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2026 at a ceremony in Monaco. Selected from nearly 5,000 program participants, including 58 winners from 46 countries … Read the full press release

VINCI Expands New Zealand Infrastructure Presence with Finalised Fletcher Construction Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) VINCI Construction has finalised its acquisition of Fletcher Construction in New Zealand, a transaction that strengthens its position in the country’s infrastructure market. Fletcher Construction, founded in 1909 and formerly part of Fletcher Building, employs more than 2,300 … 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

Atos Expands Sports Innovation Role Through CONMEBOL eLibertadores and South American Football Digital Ecosystem

(IN BRIEF) Atos has supported the CONMEBOL eLibertadores, one of the world’s most recognised football eSports competitions, as part of its role in helping CONMEBOL develop more interactive and digital-first fan experiences. The initiative builds on the strategic partnership established … 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

Egis Joins International Road Federation Traffic Management Committee to Support Global Road Operations Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Egis has joined the International Road Federation’s Traffic Management Committee, reinforcing its long-standing contribution to global road operations and traffic management development. The IRF, founded in 1948 and recognised by the United Nations, operates in more than 50 … Read the full press release

Icade Highlights Appeal of Sustainable Office Assets with Major Lease Renewal at Les Terrasses de l’Arche

(IN BRIEF) Icade has renewed three leases with a French insurance company at the Grands Axes property complex in Nanterre, covering 58,000 sq.m of office space across the Axe 14, Axe 15 and Axe 16 buildings. The leases, which begin … Read the full press release

Airbus A321XLR Delivery Supports Saudia’s Fleet Modernisation and International Network Expansion Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has delivered Saudia’s first A321XLR, making the Saudi national flag carrier the first airline in the Middle East and Africa to operate Airbus’ latest extra-long-range single-aisle aircraft. Delivered in Toulouse on 25 May 2026, the aircraft is … Read the full press release

SGS Strengthens French Laboratory Network with Expanded Hydrogen, Biofuels and Petrochemical Testing Facility in Oudalle

(IN BRIEF) SGS has expanded its hydrogen testing capabilities in Normandy, France, through the relocation and enlargement of its laboratory operations in Oudalle, near Le Havre. The development builds on the company’s 2022 investment in advanced hydrogen analysis technologies and … Read the full press release

Spanish Navy and Airbus Validate Drone-Control Capabilities During Multi-Domain Maritime Defence Exercise

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Helicopters and the Spanish Navy have completed a tactical maritime trial in Rota, Spain, demonstrating how crewed helicopters, uncrewed aerial systems and naval vessels can operate together through a connected multi-domain defence network. The exercise integrated the … Read the full press release