Tag Archives: European sovereignty

Thales secures major EIB financing to advance next-generation radar and aeronautics technologies

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has approved a €450 million loan to Thales to fund its aeronautics and radar research and development programme through 2027. This initiative aims to enhance civil and military flight safety, modernise radar equipment, and … Read the full press release

EIB leads €57 million financing round to boost Cailabs’ Optical Ground Station production and global expansion

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has led a €57 million financing round to accelerate the growth of Cailabs, a French photonics company specialising in Optical Ground Stations for satellite laser communications. The funding includes €37 million from the … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom Unveils T Cloud for Unified, Sovereign B2B Cloud Services

(IN BRIEF) On July 1, 2025, Deutsche Telekom will launch T Cloud, a unified cloud platform marketed jointly by Telekom Deutschland and T-Systems. Lars Neumann will head the initiative, managing sales and development of all public, private, and hybrid cloud … Read the full press release

EuroPA and EPI Join Forces to Deliver Instant Pan-European Payments Across 15 Countries

(IN BRIEF) EuroPA and EPI have joined forces to explore a rapid interoperability solution that enables Europeans to conduct instant, cross-border payments using their existing mobile-wallet and digital-pay platforms. The study, covering person-to-person and commercial payments both online and at … Read the full press release

Solvay Unveils Innovative Rare Earths Line in France to Empower Europe’s Sustainable Future

(IN BRIEF) Solvay has inaugurated its new rare earths production line at the La Rochelle facility in France, marking the beginning of commercial production for permanent magnets and aligning with Europe’s Critical Raw Materials Act. This strategic move, part of … Read the full press release