Category Archives: France

Press Releases & News from France distributed via EuropaWire

Advanced Imaging, AI Analytics and Myopia Research Highlight EssilorLuxottica’s ARVO 2026 Presence

(IN BRIEF) EssilorLuxottica showcased an integrated scientific ecosystem spanning the full eye care continuum at ARVO 2026. The company combined capabilities from Heidelberg Engineering, RetinAI, and Espansione to demonstrate how advanced imaging, AI-powered analytics, diagnostics, and therapeutic technologies can support … Read the full press release

Heart Failure Study Links Low BMI and High Abdominal Fat Distribution to Increased Mortality Risk

(IN BRIEF) Heart Failure 2026 researchers have identified a high-risk “lemon-on-sticks” body composition phenotype in patients with chronic heart failure. The phenotype, characterized by low body mass index combined with high waist-to-hip ratio, was associated with stronger signs of congestion, … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Joins World Economic Forum Initiative to Accelerate Industrial Digital Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has joined the advisory board of the World Economic Forum’s new Lighthouse Operating System initiative, an open-source framework designed to help manufacturers scale digital transformation and operational excellence. Developed using insights from the World Economic Forum’s … Read the full press release

French Nuclear Group Orano Extends Leadership of Claude Imauven Amid Growing Energy Security Focus

(IN BRIEF) Orano has announced the re-appointment of Claude Imauven as Chairman of its Board of Directors following approval by decree of the President of the French Republic. The renewal of his mandate follows a recommendation by the Board and … Read the full press release

Africa’s First Monorail Enters Commercial Service as Alstom Supports Egypt’s Vision for Smarter Urban Transport

(IN BRIEF) Alstom and its project partners have begun commercial operations on the first section of the East of Nile Monorail, introducing Africa’s first monorail system to Greater Cairo. The 56-kilometre network links East Cairo to the New Administrative Capital … Read the full press release

Mutares Completes Sale of Peugeot Motocycles to Management Following Strategic Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Mutares has completed the sale of Peugeot Motocycles to its management team, marking the end of its ownership following a period of transformation since acquiring the company in 2023. During this time, the business strengthened its market position … Read the full press release

Thales Enhances Collaboration With Singapore Agencies to Accelerate AI, Cybersecurity and Quantum Startup Development

(IN BRIEF) Thales has signed two Memorandums of Understanding with the Singapore Economic Development Board and Enterprise Singapore to strengthen its engagement with the country’s startup ecosystem and accelerate innovation in deep-tech sectors. Through its Trust My Tech programme and … Read the full press release

Tikehau Capital Strengthens Global Real Estate Strategy Through Integration of SOFIDY Into Unified Investment Platform

(IN BRIEF) Tikehau Capital has finalized the integration of SOFIDY into its asset management division, Tikehau Investment Management, forming a more unified and internationally focused real estate platform. With €14.3 billion in real assets under management, the Group is strengthening … Read the full press release

BPCE Finalizes Landmark Cross Border Deal to Integrate Novobanco into Its European Banking Network

(IN BRIEF) BPCE has completed the acquisition of novobanco, becoming its sole shareholder in a €6.7 billion deal that marks the largest cross-border banking transaction in the Eurozone in over a decade. The acquisition strengthens BPCE’s European expansion strategy and … Read the full press release

New 440 MW Solar Project in Ilagan Advances Philippines Energy Transition Through TotalEnergies and Nextnorth Partnership

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and Nextnorth have reached financial close and begun construction of a 440 MW solar power project in Ilagan City, Philippines, with operations expected by the end of 2027. The project, valued at around $300 million, is jointly … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Names Kelly Becker as President of North America Operations to Lead Regional Growth Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has appointed Kelly Becker as President of North America Operations, effective July 1, 2026, marking a strategic leadership move to support the company’s continued growth and transformation in the region. Becker brings over 25 years of … Read the full press release

Atos Secures Three Year Agreement with LCH SA to Deliver Secure Cloud Migration for Financial Systems

(IN BRIEF) Atos has entered into a three-year contract with LCH SA, a global clearing house and subsidiary of the London Stock Exchange Group, to migrate its financial information systems to a secure, SecNumCloud-qualified cloud environment. The project is designed … Read the full press release

Egis SA launches €400 million senior notes offering to refinance debt and strengthen financial structure

(IN BRIEF) Egis SA has launched a proposed €400 million offering of fixed-rate senior notes due in 2031, aimed at refinancing existing debt and supporting general corporate activities. The proceeds are expected to be used to repay a bridge facility, … Read the full press release

Australian Government invests in Thales to expand Bushmaster production and strengthen sovereign defence manufacturing capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Thales has been awarded a AU$750 million contract by the Australian Government to deliver 268 next-generation Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles, which will be manufactured in Bendigo, Victoria. The programme supports over 290 jobs and strengthens Australia’s sovereign defence … Read the full press release

SAP and S3NS collaboration with Thales advances sovereign cloud adoption for regulated industries across France and Europe

(IN BRIEF) SAP and S3NS have expanded their partnership to drive trusted cloud adoption in France, with Thales as the first strategic customer. The collaboration combines SAP’s enterprise software and AI capabilities with S3NS’s SecNumCloud-certified infrastructure, enabling organizations in regulated … Read the full press release

Amundi Launches Regulated Bitcoin ETP Offering Secure and Transparent Crypto Exposure to European Investors

(IN BRIEF) Amundi has launched the Amundi Bitcoin ETP, a fully backed exchange-traded product that provides investors with exposure to bitcoin through a regulated and accessible format. Approved by the French financial regulator and listed on Euronext Paris, the product … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Approves $1.2 Billion Mirny Wind and Storage Project to Advance Renewable Energy in Kazakhstan

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has taken the Final Investment Decision for the Mirny wind and battery storage project in Kazakhstan, marking a major step in the country’s renewable energy development. The project combines 1 GW of wind capacity with a 600 … Read the full press release

SUEZ and Salinity Solutions Launch Industrial Pilot of Advanced Reverse Osmosis Technology for High-Efficiency Water Reuse in France

(IN BRIEF) SUEZ and Salinity Solutions have launched the first industrial pilot of Hybrid Batch Reverse Osmosis technology for municipal wastewater reuse at the Béziers wastewater treatment plant in France. The system, based on Salinity Solutions’ HyBatch™ technology, significantly improves … Read the full press release

Egis Selected to Deliver Technical Assessment of Powerhouse Facility at Belawan New Container Terminal in Indonesia

(IN BRIEF) Egis has been appointed to conduct a comprehensive technical assessment of the powerhouse facility at Belawan New Container Terminal in Indonesia, a critical hub along the Malacca Strait. The project focuses on improving the structural resilience and operational … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric and Royal Avebe Demonstrate Scalable Industrial Electrification Within Existing Grid Limits at Foxhol Facility

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric, Royal Avebe, and AVEVA have demonstrated a practical approach to industrial electrification that works within existing grid limitations, addressing one of Europe’s most pressing energy challenges. At Avebe’s Foxhol plant in the Netherlands, the partners implemented … Read the full press release