Tag Archives: European Union

Capgemini Brings Sovereign-Ready Cloud and AI Solutions to the AWS European Sovereign Cloud

(IN BRIEF) Capgemini has made its sovereign-ready cloud and AI solutions available on the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, enabling European organizations to modernize securely while meeting increasingly strict digital sovereignty, data control, and regulatory requirements, with Capgemini leveraging its expertise … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland appointed as Notified Body under the new EU Battery Regulation to support global manufacturers

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland (InterCert) has been designated as a Notified Body under the new EU Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, replacing the previous Battery Directive, allowing it to support manufacturers worldwide with compliance, testing, and conformity assessments across the entire … Read the full press release

Jammu and Kashmir: One Land, Two Realities Divided Between Light and Darkness

(IN BRIEF) The text argues that Jammu and Kashmir represents two starkly contrasting models of governance and development. It claims that the Pakistan-administered side (PoJK and Gilgit-Baltistan) suffers from political disenfranchisement, institutional neglect, economic underdevelopment, and restrictions on civil liberties, … Read the full press release

Volvo Trucks Strengthens European Market Leadership in Heavy-Duty Segment with 19 Percent Share in 2025

(IN BRIEF) Volvo Trucks secured its position as Europe’s leading heavy-duty truck manufacturer for the second year running in 2025, increasing its market share to 19.0% across the EU, the UK, Norway and Switzerland. Strong demand in major markets such … Read the full press release

European Union Strengthens Support for Tunisia’s Energy Transition with €35.8 Million for Solar Power and Grid Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) The European Union has committed €35.8 million in grant financing through the Neighbourhood Investment Platform to support Tunisia’s energy transition, signing contribution agreements with the EBRD and EIB Global. The funding will help de-risk large-scale solar projects and … Read the full press release

Pakistan: When the State Does Not Fight Terrorism, but Manages It

(IN BRIEF) The text argues that Pakistan has developed a systematic model of managing, rather than dismantling, extremist networks by providing tolerance, political cover, and indirect state support that allow violence-linked organizations to remain operational while avoiding international accountability. It … Read the full press release

Why India’s Strategic Autonomy Matters for Europe in an Unpredictable World

(IN BRIEF) In 2025, India pursued a strategy of strategic autonomy aimed not at dominating the international system but at balancing it, drawing on historical experience and emphasizing institutional continuity, economic resilience, and multidimensional diplomacy. Rather than strict non-alignment, New … Read the full press release

EBRD Backs OTP Bank Moldova with New Facility to Strengthen SME Competitiveness and EU Alignment

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD, in cooperation with the European Union, is providing a €10 million financing package to OTP Bank Moldova under the EU4Business–EBRD Credit Line to support lending to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. The programme will help Moldovan … Read the full press release

TrustED kicks off pilot phase following a productive meeting in Rome

Consortium partners meet in Rome to align on project advances, pilot deployment and next steps towards trustworthy European data spaces. The project moves from design to real-world implementation, validating privacy-preserving and self-sovereign identity solutions. (IN BRIEF) TrustED has reached a … 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

EIF and Erste Bank Croatia Expand Support for Innovative SMEs with New €100 Million Guarantee Extension

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Erste Bank Croatia have expanded their partnership with a new €100 million guarantee extension under the EU’s InvestEU Portfolio Guarantee. This initiative brings the total EIF-backed financing for innovative SMEs and small … 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

EU and EIB boost Central America’s clean energy transition with €1 billion funding under Global Gateway plan

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global has unveiled a €1 billion financing package to advance renewable energy generation and integrate national electricity grids across six Central American nations—Costa Rica, Panama, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Belize—under the EU Global Gateway Investment Agenda. … Read the full press release

EIB Global strengthens its Albania partnership with appointment of Alessandro de Concini as new country representative

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global has appointed Alessandro de Concini as its new representative to Albania, succeeding Petia Manolova, to strengthen the country’s green, digital, and EU accession efforts. With 17 years of experience in the EIB Group and a strong … Read the full press release

EIB Expands Climate Roadmap with New Funding for Clean Energy, Reforestation, and Women Entrepreneurs at COP30

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group will unveil a series of climate-focused initiatives at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, strengthening global action on clean energy, biodiversity, and sustainable development. Backed by its Climate Bank Roadmap Phase Two, the EIB … Read the full press release

EIB and EU partners expand financial aid to sustain Ukrainian businesses and secure winter energy supply

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has released €100 million to support Ukraine’s wartime resilience, focusing on economic stability and municipal heating infrastructure. Of this, €70 million will go to Ukrgasbank to provide long-term loans for businesses and promote … Read the full press release

Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile Establish Germany-Based Satellite Operations Centre to Advance Europe’s Sovereign Mobile Connectivity

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile have selected Germany as the location for their main Satellite Operations Centre, reinforcing Europe’s digital sovereignty and advancing the rollout of SatCo, their joint venture providing space-based mobile broadband services. Based near Munich or … Read the full press release

ORLEN Unveils First Advanced Charging Hub to Power Electric Mobility Growth Across Poland

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN has opened its first high-performance fast-charging hub for electric vehicles along the S7 expressway at Olsztynek Południe, offering up to 400 kW of power and charging times of around 20 minutes. The hub, capable of charging eight … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €90 Million Loan to TVO for Safety and Modernization Upgrades at Finland’s Olkiluoto Nuclear Plant

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has approved a €90 million loan to Finland’s Teollisuuden Voima Oyj (TVO) to upgrade two reactor units at the Olkiluoto nuclear power plant. The financing will fund safety-critical updates, including control system modernization and … Read the full press release

Pertussis Rebounds Across Europe as Infant Risk Rises With Falling Immunity and Maternal Vaccine Uptake

Pertussis cases surge: Over 60,000 reported in Europe; infants most at risk. Maternal vaccination expands: Finland, Norway, and UK updated pregnancy vaccine strategies. BioNet advances: Submitted recombinant pertussis vaccine to EMA; secured EU-GMP approval. Nasal vaccine progresses: ILiAD’s BPZE1 granted … Read the full press release