Category Archives: Netherlands

Press Releases & News from Netherlands distributed via EuropaWire

Indra Leads Multinational REACT II Programme to Advance Europe’s Airborne Electronic Attack Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Indra is coordinating the European REACT II programme, a major multinational R&D initiative focused on developing future Airborne Electronic Attack capabilities, following the signing of a co-funding and management agreement by OCCAR on behalf of seven participating nations. … Read the full press release

Rotterdam Port Partners Expand Cooperation to Tackle Growing Threat of Digital Storage Fraud

(IN BRIEF)  The Port of Rotterdam Authority and VOTOB have renewed and expanded their cooperation to strengthen a multi-stakeholder task force dedicated to combating storage spoofing, a form of digital fraud in which criminals sell non-existent tank storage capacity and … Read the full press release

Stellantis Repositions Its Battery Manufacturing Partnership as It Sells NextStar Energy Stake to LG Energy Solution

(IN BRIEF) LG Energy Solution, Stellantis, and NextStar Energy confirmed a major ownership restructuring in which LG Energy Solution will acquire Stellantis’ 49 per cent stake in NextStar Energy, becoming the facility’s sole owner in a mutually agreed strategic move … Read the full press release

From Back-Room Tactic to Strategic Cornerstone: How Pricing and Revenue Growth Management Grew Up in Europe

Pricing in Europe has moved from an operational task to a core strategic function RGM reframed growth from “selling more” to “earning more profitably” Specialist consultancies, especially Simon-Kucher, were foundational in shaping the field Data and analytics accelerated the professionalization … Read the full press release

Prosus Deepens Collaboration with AWS to Drive AI Innovation Across Its Global Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) Prosus has signed a three-year Global Partnership Agreement with Amazon Web Services to accelerate AI adoption across its portfolio companies in Latin America, Europe, and India, enabling businesses such as iFood, OLX, PayU, Despegar, eMag, and Just Eat … Read the full press release

BBVA Strengthens Its Digital Asset Strategy by Participating in Qivalis’ Euro Stablecoin Joint Venture

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has joined a consortium of twelve major European banks to create Qivalis, a joint venture based in Amsterdam that aims to launch a euro-pegged stablecoin in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approval. The initiative … Read the full press release

Henkel Moves to Strengthen Adhesive Technologies With €2.1 Billion Acquisition of Specialty Coatings Leader Stahl Group

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has agreed to acquire the Dutch-based specialty coatings company Stahl Group for 2.1 billion euros in a strategic move to expand its Adhesive Technologies business into the adjacent and fast-growing specialty coatings market. Stahl, which serves customers … Read the full press release

European Payment Leaders Sign MoU to Create a Sovereign Pan-European Interoperable Payments Network

(IN BRIEF) Bancomat, Bizum, SIBS-MB WAY, Vipps MobilePay and EPI Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to build a pan-European, interoperable payment system aimed at enabling seamless cross-border transactions by 2027 and strengthening Europe’s payment sovereignty. The initiative will … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom Launches EcoTrafiX Platform to Modernise Urban Traffic and Connected Mobility Management

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has launched its next-generation EcoTrafiX Platform, a unified and modular traffic management solution that combines AI, connected vehicle integration, predictive analytics, and device management into a single operating environment. Designed for cloud or on-premise deployment, the … Read the full press release

New Eneco–Whspr Collaboration Trials Low-Noise Heat Pump to Enable Flexible Installation in Urban Housing

(IN BRIEF) Eneco and Whspr have launched a partnership to pilot a new silent heat pump that enables flexible installation in densely populated residential areas. Designed to operate at much lower noise levels than conventional systems, the heat pump can … Read the full press release

Euronext Launches Record-Breaking 2026 IPOready Programme to Prepare Europe’s High-Growth Companies for Public Markets

(IN BRIEF) Euronext has launched the 2026 edition of IPOready, Europe’s largest pre-IPO programme, welcoming a record cohort of more than 160 companies from 22 countries. The programme continues to attract high-growth start-ups, scale-ups, and unicorns, with strong representation from … Read the full press release

Czechoslovak Group Raises €3.8 Billion in Landmark IPO as European Capital Markets Back Strategic Defence Industry

(IN BRIEF) Czechoslovak Group has completed a landmark listing on Euronext Amsterdam, achieving a €25 billion market capitalisation and raising €3.8 billion in what is the world’s largest defence IPO on record. As one of Europe’s leading defence companies and … Read the full press release

EMA Appoints Carmen Purdel as New Chair of Committee for Herbal Medicinal Products

(IN BRIEF) EMA has appointed Carmen Purdel as the new Chair of the Committee for Herbal Medicinal Products, with a three-year mandate starting on 2 March 2026. A long-standing member of the committee since 2011, Purdel brings regulatory and academic … Read the full press release

Prosus and Platform Leaders Launch Global Principles for Responsible Digital Work

(IN BRIEF) Prosus and leading digital platform companies launched global principles for the platform-enabled economy at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026. The framework outlines a shared commitment to responsible innovation and fair platform-based work, structured around access and … Read the full press release

CTP Secures Attractive Funding with €500 Million Green Bond and Concurrent Tender Offer

(IN BRIEF) CTP N.V. has successfully issued a €500 million senior unsecured green bond with a 4.5-year maturity and a fixed coupon of 3.375 percent, attracting record investor demand. The transaction was nearly nine times oversubscribed, allowing CTP to price … Read the full press release

Rob Jones Joins CTP to Lead Investor Relations and PR as Group Targets 2030 Growth

(IN BRIEF) CTP N.V. has appointed Rob Jones as Head of Investor Relations and PR, strengthening its management team as the company pursues its ambitious growth plans. Joining from BNP Paribas, where he led European real estate equity research, Jones … Read the full press release

MAN and TIP Group Expand Strategic Partnership with €160 Million Truck Supply Framework

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus and TIP Group have signed a new three-year framework agreement running from 2026 to 2028 for the delivery of up to 1,800 trucks across 18 European countries, with a potential order value of up … Read the full press release

Wolters Kluwer Brings Authoritative Legal Content into Libra AI Workspace for German Legal Professionals

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory has expanded its Libra by Wolters Kluwer legal AI workspace to Germany, integrating its authoritative legal content following a successful launch in the Netherlands. The enhanced platform brings together curated legal resources and … Read the full press release

Papendal and Eneco eMobility Strengthen Sustainable Sports Infrastructure with Major EV Charging Plaza Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Papendal and Eneco eMobility have opened a charging plaza with 59 new EV charging stations at the Papendal Olympic Training Centre, supporting athletes, employees, and visitors in making the switch to electric mobility. Developed and operated by Eneco … Read the full press release

TomTom Launches Area Analytics to Deliver Custom Traffic Insights for Cities and Organizations

(IN BRIEF) TomTom has launched Area Analytics, a new traffic analytics solution that enables users to define custom geographic areas and analyze traffic patterns over flexible timeframes with detailed hourly data. Built on the same data foundation as TomTom’s Traffic … Read the full press release