Category Archives: France

Press Releases & News from France distributed via EuropaWire

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

Alstom Secures €1.4 Billion Order from SNCF Voyageurs for 30 Avelia Horizon Trains to Serve Eurostar Routes

(IN BRIEF) SNCF Voyageurs has approved a €1.4 billion order for 30 new Avelia Horizon very high-speed trains from Alstom, marking the first time a double-deck train will operate through the Channel Tunnel under Eurostar service. Designed for cross-border travel … Read the full press release

Oteis acquires GreenFlex from TotalEnergies to create a leading sustainability and engineering consultancy

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has agreed to sell its sustainability-focused subsidiary GreenFlex to the French consulting and engineering group Oteis, aligning with its strategy to concentrate on energy production and supply. Oteis, which employs over 800 people and operates across 30 … Read the full press release

Renewed three-year alliance between TotalEnergies and Colas advances decarbonization of global construction operations

(IN BRIEF) Bouygues Group subsidiary Colas and TotalEnergies have renewed their three-year partnership to accelerate the decarbonization of the construction industry in France and beyond. The collaboration focuses on deploying biofuels such as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), renewable electricity, electric … Read the full press release

L’Oréal Acquires Creed and Secures Long-Term Beauty Licenses for Gucci, Bottega Veneta, and Balenciaga in Strategic Partnership with Kering

(IN BRIEF) Kering and L’Oréal have entered into a €4 billion strategic alliance that will reshape the luxury beauty and wellness sectors. The agreement includes L’Oréal’s acquisition of the House of Creed, long-term exclusive beauty and fragrance licenses for Gucci, … Read the full press release

wpd Solar France Breaks Ground on 140 MW Marcy Project Integrating Clean Energy with Agricultural Land Use

(IN BRIEF) wpd solar France has started construction on the 140.6 MWp Marcy solar park in Nièvre, central France — a landmark project that merges renewable energy generation with sustainable agriculture. Developed with Cryo, the initiative reclaims 632 hectares for … Read the full press release

EIB and BRED Banque Populaire Join Forces to Unlock €800 Million in Financing for SMEs and Sustainable Growth in France’s Overseas Territories

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and BRED Banque Populaire have launched their first joint financing program to support SMEs and mid-cap companies in France’s overseas territories, mobilizing a total of €800 million. Backed by an EIB loan of €400 … Read the full press release

Siemens and Capgemini Partner with Airbus to Decarbonize Industrial Sites in the U.S. and UK by 2030

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has joined forces with Siemens and Capgemini to decarbonize four of its major industrial sites in the U.S. and UK as part of an ambitious program targeting a 20% reduction in energy use and an 85% reduction … Read the full press release

Solvay and Veolia Achieve 94% Water Reuse at Santo André Plant, Advancing Industrial Water Circularity in Brazil

(IN BRIEF) Solvay (Rhodia) and Veolia have achieved a 94% water reuse rate at Solvay’s Santo André plant in Brazil, saving the equivalent of 133 Olympic swimming pools of fresh water each year. Using Veolia’s ZeeWeed™ MBR membrane technology, the … Read the full press release

Crédit Agricole CIB and Quandela Advance Quantum-Enhanced Credit Risk Modeling with Photonic Processors

(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole CIB and Quandela have revealed the results of their collaboration on developing a hybrid classical-quantum algorithm that improves credit default risk prediction models. Validated for the first time using photonic quantum processors, the solution demonstrates enhanced … Read the full press release

Europe is engineering the future of alcohol-free beverages — combining precision tech, flavor science, and green innovation to lead a global shift in drinking culture

Europe’s dealcoholization and no/low-alcohol beverage sector is expanding rapidly, now valued above €10 billion, driven by health-conscious consumers and regulatory support. Technological innovation is leading the charge — from vacuum distillation and membrane filtration to aroma recovery systems that preserve … Read the full press release

SUEZ renews €33 million contract to transform Mureaux wastewater treatment plant into a model of ecological transition for the Île-de-France region

(IN BRIEF) SUEZ has renewed its €33 million, eight-year contract with the Grand Paris Seine & Oise Urban Community to manage wastewater treatment for 24 municipalities in Yvelines. The Mureaux plant, already the first in Île-de-France to inject biomethane into … Read the full press release

Natixis CIB strengthens global leadership with the appointment of Khalid Krim to lead Financial Institutions Group (FIG) Coverage

(IN BRIEF) Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB) has appointed Khalid Krim as Global Head of Financial Institutions Group (FIG) Coverage, reporting to Alain Gallois. Krim succeeds Guillaume de Saint-Seine and brings over 25 years of experience in investment … Read the full press release

Daimler Truck partners with Arquus to unveil next-generation tactical vehicle for European defense forces

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck and Arquus have unveiled the Zetros by Arquus, a new military truck that merges Daimler Truck’s 6×6 Mercedes-Benz Zetros chassis with Arquus’ expertise in military adaptation and integration. Presented at the Forum Entreprises Défense 2025 in … Read the full press release