Tag Archives: Europe

When the World Looks to Taiwan, India Redraws the Map of the Yellow Sea

(IN BRIEF) China is steadily building a “Pax Sinica” in the Indo-Pacific through its aggressive maritime expansion, economic leverage, and coercive actions — especially toward Taiwan — while the world remains fixated on the Taiwan Strait. Yet India is emerging … Read the full press release

BIM World Munich 2025 montre que l’IA, les plateformes et les standards ouverts façonnent les nouveaux codes de la construction

Plus de 8 000 professionnels et plus de 250 intervenants confirment : BIM World reste la plateforme européenne de référence pour la construction et la planification numériques Durabilité et intelligence artificielle au cœur de toutes les scènes de discussion Autodesk, … Read the full press release

Gstarsoft affiche une présence croissante sur le marché des technologies CAD, BIM et Cloud à la BIM World Munich 2025

Gstarsoft a présenté une présence renforcée dans les segments CAD, BIM et Cloud lors de la BIM World Munich 2025. GstarCAD 2026 apporte davantage de rapidité, une prise en charge paramétrique améliorée et une nouvelle interface utilisateur. Le portefeuille s’étend … Read the full press release

“In Pursuit of Pakistan’s Lost Democracy”

(IN BRIEF) Pakistan’s 27th Constitutional Amendment marks a major shift away from democracy by transferring key judicial powers from the Supreme Court to a new executive-controlled Federal Constitutional Court, giving the Prime Minister authority over judicial appointments, and expanding military … Read the full press release

Bentley Strengthens Its Brand Presence in Europe with Appointment of Footballer Cody Gakpo as Ambassador

(IN BRIEF) Bentley Motors has named footballer Cody Gakpo, who plays for Liverpool FC and the Netherlands national team, as its new ambassador for the UK and Europe. Gakpo, already a Bentley enthusiast, designed a custom Bentayga Speed with the … Read the full press release

Economic Diplomacy or Political Coercion? China’s Fine Line

(IN BRIEF) China’s growing use of economic leverage, political strategy, and military maneuvers is reshaping global power dynamics and testing the resilience of international cooperation. Recent tensions peaked when Beijing eased export restrictions on Nexperia microchips after Dutch authorities seized … Read the full press release

DNV launches London Cruise Centre to enhance decarbonization, innovation, and local support for Europe’s cruise industry

(IN BRIEF) DNV has inaugurated its London Cruise Centre to provide enhanced, time-zone-aligned support for cruise operators, shipyards, and ports across Europe. The centre will focus on helping the cruise industry address growing complexity through decarbonization, digitalization, and regulatory compliance. … Read the full press release

European Investment Fund supports TIN Capital to accelerate cybersecurity innovation and digital resilience

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has invested €20 million in TIN Capital’s European Cyber Tech Fund V, supported by Invest-NL and other institutional and private investors, bringing the fund’s total to more than €80 million. The investment, part … Read the full press release

FläktGroup Becomes Part of Samsung Electronics, Accelerating Innovation and Global Expansion in Climate Solutions

(IN BRIEF) FläktGroup has been acquired by Samsung Electronics, marking a new chapter in global HVAC innovation. The acquisition will see FläktGroup operate as an independent subsidiary, maintaining its name and management while benefiting from Samsung’s global scale and R&D … Read the full press release

NORDEN Extends Partnership with Enviva Through New Two-Year Contract to Transport Wood Pellets from the US to Europe

(IN BRIEF) NORDEN has signed a two-year Contract of Affreightment with Enviva, the world’s largest wood pellet producer, to transport renewable biomass from the United States to Europe starting in 2026. The new agreement strengthens a partnership that began in … Read the full press release

SFC Energy Wins €7.5 Million Order as Demand Rises for Sustainable Off-Grid Security Power Solutions

(IN BRIEF) SFC Energy AG has secured a €7.5 million follow-up order from a long-standing customer in the AI-driven and unmanned site security sector, reflecting growing demand for reliable and sustainable off-grid power. The order includes EFOY Pro 2800 and … Read the full press release

Empa-developed technology enables new European satellites to map greenhouse gas emissions with unprecedented precision

(IN BRIEF) Empa researchers have developed advanced emission-mapping technologies that will power the EU’s upcoming CO2M satellite mission, enabling detailed monitoring of greenhouse gases and air pollutants from space. Launching in 2027, the mission will use three satellites equipped with … Read the full press release

Barcelona and the EIB Strengthen Partnership to Expand Sustainable Public Housing and Support Vulnerable Residents

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and the Barcelona City Council have signed a €113 million agreement to develop nine social housing projects that will deliver 640 new homes for around 2,040 people between 2026 and 2030. The initiative—part of … Read the full press release

Siemens and Capgemini Partner to Develop AI-Native Digital Solutions for Next-Generation Industrial Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and Capgemini have deepened their collaboration to develop AI-native digital solutions that integrate artificial intelligence directly into the foundation of product engineering, manufacturing, and operations. The partnership will deliver industry-specific applications that combine Siemens’ industrial software and … Read the full press release

Germany’s Largest Battery Storage System to Rise in Gundremmingen as RWE Expands Clean Energy Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) RWE will invest €230 million to build Germany’s largest battery storage system at the Gundremmingen energy site in Bavaria, transforming the former nuclear power plant area into a center for renewable energy innovation. The 400 MW facility, featuring … Read the full press release

Zurich Resilience Solutions Launches Advanced Fire Suppression Training Center in the Netherlands with Johnson Controls

(IN BRIEF) Zurich Resilience Solutions, in partnership with Johnson Controls International, has opened the TechXchange Fire Suppression Center in Enschede, Netherlands — a modern facility designed to provide immersive, hands-on fire protection training. The center features live demonstrations of sprinkler, … Read the full press release

Vodafone Expands Enterprise Services with Acquisition of Skaylink, a Leading European Cloud and Digital Transformation Specialist

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Group has agreed to acquire Skaylink GmbH, a Germany-based cloud, AI, and cybersecurity specialist, for €175 million from funds managed by Waterland. The deal, expected to close by March 2026 following regulatory approval, will enable Vodafone Business … Read the full press release

BASF Builds Next-Generation Chemical Plant in Germany to Support Europe’s Growing Chip Manufacturing Industry

(IN BRIEF) BASF will build a new Electronic Grade Ammonium Hydroxide (NH₄OH EG) facility in Ludwigshafen, Germany, to supply ultra-pure chemicals essential for semiconductor production. Set to begin operations in 2027, the plant will strengthen Europe’s local supply chain for … Read the full press release

BBVA Strengthens Global AI Capabilities with Full Deployment of ADA Across Its International Network

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has finalized the worldwide deployment of its ADA (Analytics + Data + AI) platform, now live in all regions except Turkey. Built entirely on AWS cloud infrastructure, ADA unifies BBVA’s global data operations under a single architecture … Read the full press release

iDEAL to Rebrand as iDEAL | Wero in 2026, Marking the Start of Europe’s Unified Digital Payment Future

(IN BRIEF) Starting in 2026, iDEAL will transition into iDEAL | Wero, marking the first phase in the rollout of Wero — Europe’s new all-in-one digital wallet under the European Payments Initiative (EPI). Backed by ABN AMRO, ING, Rabobank, and … Read the full press release