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Government Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Europeans demand control over their digital identity

(IN BRIEF) Europe is witnessing a significant shift toward stronger individual control over digital identity, as citizens increasingly use legal mechanisms like the GDPR’s “right to be forgotten” to manage their online presence and protect their reputations. In early 2026, … Read the full press release

Daimler Truck, Volvo Group and Toyota Outline Plan to Strengthen cellcentric as a Global Fuel Cell Systems Supplier

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck, Volvo Group, cellcentric and Toyota Motor Corporation have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding aimed at expanding cooperation in fuel cell technology for heavy-duty applications. The proposed deal would see Toyota join cellcentric as an equal … Read the full press release

Indra Demonstrates Integrated Multidomain Defense Capabilities and C-UAS Systems at International Air and Space Fair

(IN BRIEF) Indra will present its latest defense and aerospace technologies at the International Air and Space Fair (FIDAE) in Santiago de Chile, showcasing solutions across air defense, counter-drone systems, UAVs, satellites, and multidomain intelligence. A key highlight is the … Read the full press release

DAAD Alumni Honoured with Germany’s Top Early-Career Research Prize Recognising Excellence in Mathematics and Political Science

(IN BRIEF) Two former DAAD-funded researchers, Dominik Schmid and Julia Schulte-Cloos, have been awarded the 2026 Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Prize by the German Research Foundation, Germany’s most prestigious award for early-career researchers. Schmid was recognised for his work in probability theory … Read the full press release

Netherlands Strengthens Global Leadership in Sustainable Protein with New Funding for Cultivated Meat and Fermentation Research

(IN BRIEF) The Dutch Research Council (NWO), together with the National Growth Fund’s Cellular Agriculture programme, has awarded €4.1 million to three research projects focused on advancing cultivated meat and precision fermentation technologies. The funded initiatives—UP-CELL, MeatUp, and FungCows—address key … Read the full press release

Vattenfall Strengthens European Brand Identity with New Messaging Focused on Resilience and Energy Transition Progress

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall has introduced a new global tagline, “There’s a way,” as part of its ongoing brand development strategy. The updated messaging reflects a shift from focusing solely on fossil-free ambition to emphasizing action, collaboration, and a solutions-oriented mindset. … Read the full press release

German Authorities Approve Second Phase of RWE Nordseecluster Project Strengthening Renewable Energy Supply for Industry

(IN BRIEF) RWE has received planning permission from the German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency for the second phase of its Nordseecluster offshore wind project, enabling the addition of 900 megawatts of capacity to the existing 660-megawatt first phase currently … Read the full press release

Pakistan’s Mediation Optics and the Limits of Strategic Ambiguity

(IN BRIEF) Pakistan’s potential role as a mediator between the United States and Iran reflects a continuation of its longstanding strategy of maintaining relevance through strategic flexibility rather than a genuine shift in diplomatic influence. While Islamabad is being considered … Read the full press release

European Defence Agency Selects Sener to Head Strategic VLEO Satellite Initiative Strengthening Europe’s Space Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Sener has been selected by the European Defence Agency to lead the VLEO-DEF project, a €15.65 million initiative aimed at developing Europe’s first defence satellite concept designed for very low Earth orbit. Funded by five EU member states … Read the full press release

Erste Private Banking Strengthens Regional Leadership with Euromoney Awards for Austria and Romania

(IN BRIEF) Erste Private Banking has received two prestigious Euromoney awards, being named “Best Private Bank” in Austria and “Best for Client Service” in Romania, highlighting the strength of Erste Group’s private banking operations. In Austria, the division manages around … Read the full press release

UniCredit Strengthens European Banking Leadership with Multiple Top Rankings in Global Finance 2026 Awards

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit has been recognized as one of Europe’s leading banking groups in Global Finance’s “World’s Best Banks 2026” awards, with UniCredit Bank Austria named “Best Bank in Austria” and additional awards granted in Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, … Read the full press release

Vattenfall Reports Strong 2025 Results While Accelerating Investments in Fossil-Free Energy and Emission Reductions

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall’s 2025 Annual and Sustainability Report highlights the company’s ongoing progress in reducing emissions and expanding fossil-free energy production while maintaining strong financial performance. Since 2017, the company has cut greenhouse gas emissions by 56%, remaining aligned with … Read the full press release

GKN Aerospace Delivers First Enhanced RM12 Engine to Strengthen Gripen Fleet Performance and Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace has delivered the first upgraded RM12 engine under the RM12EP programme to the Swedish Armed Forces, marking a significant milestone in efforts to enhance the performance of the JAS 39 Gripen C/D fleet. The upgrades, valued … Read the full press release

Hexagon AB Proposes Spin Off and Dual Listing of Octave Intelligence plc with Share Distribution to Existing Shareholders

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon AB has proposed the spin-off and public listing of Octave Intelligence plc, with shareholders set to receive one Octave share for every ten Hexagon shares, subject to approval at the April 2026 AGM. Octave’s Class B shares … Read the full press release

EIB Global and Techcombank Launch €200 Million Financing Initiative to Accelerate Green Investment and Energy Transition in Viet Nam

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global and Techcombank have signed a €200 million financing agreement to support green projects in Viet Nam, focusing on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable transport. Announced at the EU-Vietnam Global Gateway Business and Investment Forum in … Read the full press release

Adyen Expands Global Payments Partnership with Cathay Pacific to Enhance Authorization Rates and Commercial Growth Across Key Markets

(IN BRIEF) Adyen has expanded its partnership with Cathay Pacific by introducing direct acquiring services across multiple global markets, including India, where the rollout has already resulted in a 10 percent increase in authorization rates. The collaboration, which began in … Read the full press release

Evotec Subsidiary Just Evotec Biologics Advances U.S. Preparedness Efforts with New Antibody Manufacturing Initiative for Filovirus Threats

(IN BRIEF) Evotec SE’s subsidiary Just – Evotec Biologics has been selected by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority BioMaP Consortium to support a multi-year initiative aimed at improving manufacturing processes for antibody-based treatments targeting Ebola and Sudan virus. … Read the full press release

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence launches APOLLO platform to enable predictive maintenance and improve metrology asset performance

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has launched APOLLO, an AI-driven platform designed to enhance the management of metrology assets by enabling predictive maintenance and real-time condition monitoring. The system analyzes machine behavior, environmental conditions, and operational data to detect anomalies … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric report highlights industry shift toward AI-driven autonomy as energy demand and workforce pressures intensify

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric’s latest global research highlights a major shift in the energy and chemicals sector toward autonomous operations, with nearly half of processes expected to become fully autonomous by 2030 and a significant portion already operating at advanced … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall confirms successful halfway milestone for MARTE program strengthening Europe’s defence innovation and autonomy

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has announced that the MARTE project, funded by the European Defence Fund, has reached its halfway milestone, demonstrating substantial progress in developing Europe’s future main battle tank system. The initiative, involving eleven European countries and led by … Read the full press release