Category Archives: France

Press Releases & News from France distributed via EuropaWire

Egis Participates in Landmark Somme Canal Aqueduct Infrastructure Project Supporting European Inland Waterways

(IN BRIEF) Egis and its design partners will participate in the development of the Somme Canal Aqueduct after the Canalieau consortium led by Bouygues Travaux Publics secured a €440 million contract from Société du Canal Seine-Nord Europe. The project includes … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Reports Strong Sustainability Performance as Schneider Sustainability Impact 2021–2025 Program Concludes

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has published its 2025 extra-financial results, marking the completion of the Schneider Sustainability Impact 2021–2025 program with an overall score of 8.86 out of 10. Over the five-year period, the company demonstrated measurable progress across environmental, … Read the full press release

Hellas Sat CNES Thales Alenia Space and Safran Launch Joint Program to Develop Optical Communications for Hellas Sat 5

(IN BRIEF) Hellas Sat has signed a cooperation agreement with CNES, Thales Alenia Space and Safran to develop a laser-based optical communications system for the Hellas Sat 5 geostationary satellite and a corresponding ground station in Cyprus. The project will … Read the full press release

Thales Data Threat Report Finds Artificial Intelligence Emerging as Leading Enterprise Security Risk

(IN BRIEF) Thales has published its 2026 Data Threat Report, warning that artificial intelligence has become the leading data security concern for organizations across multiple industries. The study finds that AI systems are increasingly granted broad access to enterprise data, … Read the full press release

OQ Technology Secures €25 Million EIB Financing to Expand European Low Earth Orbit Satellite Connectivity Network

(IN BRIEF) OQ Technology has secured €25 million in venture debt financing from the European Investment Bank under the InvestEU programme to expand its low-earth-orbit satellite communications technology. The funding will support research and development as well as the deployment … Read the full press release

SUEZ Awarded Largest India Water Infrastructure Project to Upgrade and Operate Salem Water Network Through 2052

(IN BRIEF) SUEZ has been awarded a EUR 456 million, 25-year concession contract by the Salem City Municipal Corporation to modernize and operate the water supply system for more than one million residents in Salem, Tamil Nadu. The project, which … Read the full press release

Capgemini and OpenAI Partner to Accelerate Enterprise Adoption of AI Coworkers and Scalable Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Capgemini and OpenAI have formed a strategic partnership to help enterprises scale artificial intelligence adoption using OpenAI’s Frontier platform, which enables the deployment of AI coworkers across business operations. As a founding member of the OpenAI Frontier Alliance, … Read the full press release

EDGE Group and Safran Sign Strategic Agreement to Explore Next Generation Air to Ground Defense Systems

(IN BRIEF) EDGE Group and Safran Electronics & Defense have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly explore the creation of advanced air-to-ground weapon systems, combining Safran’s expertise in propulsion and navigation with EDGE’s industrial and technological capabilities. The partnership … Read the full press release

Five Major European Telecom Operators Launch First Federated Edge Cloud to Strengthen Digital Sovereignty at MWC 2026

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, TIM, and Vodafone have jointly demonstrated the European Edge Continuum at Mobile World Congress 2026, establishing the first federated pan-European edge cloud and marking a significant step toward digital sovereignty. Developed within the IPCEI-CIS … Read the full press release

Renault Group to Take Full Ownership of Flexis While Continuing Strategic Partnership With Volvo Group and CMA CGM

(IN BRIEF) Volvo Group, Renault Group, and CMA CGM have agreed to restructure Flexis S.A.S., with Renault acquiring the combined 55 percent stakes held by Volvo and CMA CGM to become sole owner. Volvo Group will continue its involvement through … Read the full press release

New Chapter for Egis in Africa Combines Organisational Streamlining with Continued Investment in Transport Energy and Urban Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Egis has restructured part of its African operations to sharpen its strategic focus on major engineering, infrastructure, and concession projects, transferring six country subsidiaries to the newly formed Infras Group through a management buyout led by former regional … Read the full press release

EAPCI Summit Research Explores Why Expanding Access to Primary PCI Has Not Uniformly Lowered Death Rates

(IN BRIEF) Data presented at EAPCI Summit 2026 analysing 21 European countries found no significant link between higher national rates of primary PCI procedures and reduced mortality following myocardial infarction, suggesting that access alone does not determine outcomes. The research … Read the full press release

Collaborative Energize Programme Enables Sandoz and Partners to Accelerate Decarbonization Across Healthcare Value Chain

(IN BRIEF) Sandoz has joined two new multi-buyer virtual Power Purchase Agreements in Europe under Schneider Electric’s Energize programme, working with suppliers to support new renewable energy projects and expand access to clean electricity. The agreements build on a previous … Read the full press release

Experienced Rail Industry Executive to Strengthen Alstom’s Market Position and Operations in the Dutch Mobility Sector

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has named Kees van der Snel as Country Managing Director Netherlands, effective 1 March 2026, bringing more than 30 years of industrial and rail-sector experience to the role. Having previously held leadership positions at Alstom and Bombardier, … Read the full press release

Global Investors Back Tikehau Capital with Oversubscribed Fund to Capture Growing Secondary Debt Opportunities

(IN BRIEF) Tikehau Capital has closed its second private debt secondaries fund, TPDS II, with more than $1 billion in commitments, surpassing its $750 million target and doubling the size of its inaugural vehicle. The fund focuses on acquiring secondary … Read the full press release

Eviden Expands Role in Defense Training with Mobile Radar Threat Simulation Platform Supporting Modern Combat Preparation

(IN BRIEF) Eviden’s ARPEGE radar threat simulation system was deployed during a NATO Tactical Leadership Program exercise in Spain, providing fighter pilots with realistic training that replicates modern radar-guided threats. Built on the Mobile Radar Threat Simulator portfolio and designed … Read the full press release

Strategic Risk Sharing Agreement Between EIB Group and BNP Paribas Expands Lending Capacity for French Businesses

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group has signed a €112 million synthetic securitisation transaction with BNP Paribas to expand financing for French SMEs, mid-caps and climate-related projects. By taking on part of the credit risk of an existing loan portfolio, the … Read the full press release

Sanofi Highlights New Evidence Showing Beyfortus Protection for Infants Extends Across Two RSV Seasons

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi reported new real-world evidence showing that immunization with Beyfortus can significantly reduce RSV-related hospitalizations not only during an infant’s first RSV season but also into the second year of life. The NIRSE-GAL study in Galicia, Spain, demonstrated … Read the full press release

Syngenta Introduces Europe’s First Scalable Hybrid Wheat Platform to Strengthen Yield Stability and Climate Resilience

(IN BRIEF) Syngenta has introduced X-Terra, Europe’s first commercially scalable hybrid wheat, marking a significant breakthrough in overcoming the crop’s long-standing genetic challenges. Following more than 15 years of research, the innovation has been approved for cultivation in France, with … Read the full press release

Alstom Strengthens Community Investment in South Africa Through Education Focused Support for Learners in Nigel and Duduza

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has demonstrated its continued investment in education and community development by donating 818 school uniforms to three primary schools in Nigel and Duduza, South Africa. The initiative aims to ease the financial strain on families, promote equality … Read the full press release