(IN BRIEF) Four major energy companies—bp, Equinor, Shell, and TotalEnergies—have committed $500 million to address global energy access challenges, particularly in underserved regions like Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. This collaborative effort aims to support UN Sustainable Development … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, United Kingdom
Tagged Anders Opedal, BP, Energy Access, Equinor, France, Norway, partnership, Patrick Pouyanné, Shell, South Asia, Southeast Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, sustainability, TotalEnergies, UK, UN Sustainable Development Goal 7 (UN SDG7), Underserved Regions, Wael Sawan
(IN BRIEF) RWE has won contracts for two new wind projects in France’s latest onshore wind bidding round, adding a combined 41.3 MW of capacity in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Centre-Val de Loire regions. These projects will provide clean energy to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News
Tagged France, Katja Wünschel, partnership, renewable energy, RWE, sustainability, wind projects
(IN BRIEF) Boralex and Saint-Gobain have signed a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to supply renewable energy from three Boralex power plants in France, consisting of two solar plants and one wind farm. Set to begin operations between 2026 and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) An international operation coordinated by Eurojust and Europol has disrupted a major Albanian-led drug trafficking network, leading to the arrest of 29 suspects across Italy and Albania. The operation, which began with investigations in 2021, uncovered cocaine concealed … Read the full press release
Posted in Albania, Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Law, Management, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety
Tagged Albania, Cocaine Trafficking Ring, Eurojust, Europe, EUROPOL, France, International Operation, Italy, partnership, Romania, Spain
(IN BRIEF) LCH has appointed Michel Semaan as the new Global Head of RepoClear, where he will lead the service’s next growth phase, focusing on expanding clearing memberships and advancing RepoClear’s Sponsored Clearing models. Reporting to the CEOs of LCH … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, Corentine Poilvet-Clediere, Daniel Maguire, Euro and Sterling Repo Markets, France, Global Head of RepoClear, Isabelle Girolami, LCH, leadership, LSEG, Michel Semaan
(IN BRIEF) Wiztrust, a leader in blockchain information certification, has partnered with Icade, a major player in the French real estate market, to implement its certification solution. This collaboration enhances Icade’s ability to verify the authenticity of its financial information, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Real Estate, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Financial Information Security, France, Icade, partnership, Raphael Labbé, real estate, Véronique Mercier, Wiztrust
(IN BRIEF) FDJ and SUEZ have renewed their sponsorship of France’s leading women’s cycling team, FDJ-SUEZ, for another three seasons, supporting the team’s development and commitment to diversity in sports. The extended partnership will help the team, led by General … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Sports
Tagged Ally Wollaston, Célia Géry, Demi Vollering, diversity, Eglantine Rayer, Elise Chabbey, environmental sustainability, FDJ, FDJ-SUEZ, France, Juliette Labous, partnership, Sabrina Soussan, sports, Stéphane Pallez, Stephen Delcourt, SUEZ, Women’s Cycling Team
(IN BRIEF) Sanofi and CD&R have entered exclusive negotiations for CD&R to acquire a 50% controlling stake in Opella, Sanofi’s consumer healthcare business, while Sanofi retains a significant share. The partnership aims to support Opella’s growth as a global leader … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Allegra, CDR, Doliprane, expansion, France, Healthcare, Julie Van Ongevalle, Opella, partnership, Paul Hudson, Sanofi
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Board has approved €5.8 billion in new financing to support various projects across Europe and beyond. This includes €2.2 billion for clean energy and water projects, €1.8 billion for urban development and education, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged CROATIA, EIB, France, Global Energy, INNOVATION, Italy, Nadia Calviño, partnership, Poland, sustainability, TRANSPORT
(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group, comprising the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF), has teamed up with Groupe BPCE to support small businesses and mid-caps in France. They signed two financing agreements exceeding €1 billion to … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Ambroise Fayolle, EIB, EIF, France, Groupe BPCE, Hélène Madar, INNOVATION, Jérôme Terpereau, Marjut Falkstedt, partnership, renewable energy projects, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Eviden, a division of the Atos Group focused on advanced computing, has partnered with IQM Quantum Computers to enhance accessibility to quantum computing. They have installed the IQM Spark™, a superconducting quantum computer, at Eviden’s Angers facility in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Atos, Dr. Mikko Välimäki, Dr. Cédric Bourrasset, Eviden, France, IQM Quantum Computers, IQM Spark™, partnership, Quantum Computing Accessibility, sustainability, Sylwia Barthel de Weydenthal
(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Saint-Gobain to supply renewable electricity to its facilities in France, starting in January 2026. This contract will provide 875 GWh of renewable energy over five years, sourced from TotalEnergies’ … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged decarbonization, France, partnership, renewable energy, Saint-Gobain, Sophie Chevalier, sustainability, Swaroop Srinath, TotalEnergies
(IN BRIEF) Novo Nordisk has launched the Childhood Obesity Prevention Initiative, aimed at combating rising obesity rates among children in underserved urban communities across six cities worldwide. Backed by an investment of over 250 million Danish kroner and a coalition … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged Brazil, CANADA, France, Global Childhood Obesity Initiative, Healthier Urban Communities, Japan, Katrine DiBona, Novo Nordisk, partnership, South Africa, Spain, sustainability, wellbeing
(IN BRIEF) Fabentech, a French biopharmaceutical company, has secured a €20 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) through the HERA Invest initiative. The funding will support Fabentech’s research, bioproduction, and expansion of its FabShield® technology, which focuses on … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged Biological Threat Response, EIB, Fabentech, France, Healthcare, Hera, Laurent Muschel, Pandemic Preparedness, partnership, Sébastien Iva, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) RWE and TotalEnergies have partnered to develop two large-scale offshore wind projects off the German coast, each with a capacity of 2 gigawatts (GW). TotalEnergies will acquire a 50% stake in both projects, following RWE’s successful bid in … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A recent survey by Deutsche Telekom indicates a significant shift in how individuals approach personal expression, with many turning to generative AI for assistance in writing love letters. The study found that over 40% of respondents in France, … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged daily life, Deutsche Telekom, France, generative AI, Germany, Love Letters, Poland, the USA
(IN BRIEF) Euronext’s ELITE ecosystem has launched its first cohort of five French companies, aimed at supporting their sustainable growth and enhancing their access to capital markets. This marks a significant milestone for ELITE, which now includes over 2,300 companies … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, News, Small Business
Tagged ELITE Ecosystem, Euronext, France, Marta Testi, Professor Véronique Tran, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) EPI (European Payments Initiative) has launched Wero, a new instant digital payment wallet in France. This app enables users to send and receive money instantly using just a phone number or email, with transactions processed in less than … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged BNP Paribas, Credit Agricole, digital payments, EPI (European Payments Initiative), France, Groupe BPCE, Instant Payment Wallet, Martina Weimert, SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE, Thierry Laborde, wero
(IN BRIEF) The Métropole Européenne de Lille has secured a €245 million green loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to modernize its urban transport system, alongside a €31.5 million grant from the European Commission. This joint financing will support … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Damien Castelain, EIB, European Commission, France, Métropole Européenne de Lille, Mobility Initiative, partnership, sustainability, TRANSPORT
(IN BRIEF) SUEZ has made a strategic investment in French start-up Purple Alternative Surface, aiming to expand its production of permeable paving solutions made from non-recycled plastic waste. With SUEZ’s support, Purple will increase its production capacity to 200,000 m² … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities
Tagged 2024 projects, ADEME, circular economy, construction industry, Cravanche, energy transition, environmental innovation, France, French Environment and Energy Management Agency, greenhouse gas emissions, modular pavements, non-recycled plastic waste, parking lots, permeable paving, plastic recycling, public works, Purple Alternative Surface, retail, soil sealing, SUEZ, sustainable solutions, venture capital, wind turbine blades
(IN BRIEF) Abolis Biotechnologies has secured €35 million from a global consortium of investors, including Evonik Venture Capital, BOLD (L’Oréal’s fund), and the DeepTech & Climate Fonds. This investment will help the company expand its biomanufacturing capabilities and bring sustainable, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged Abolis Biotechnologies, BOLD (Business Opportunities for L’Oréal Development), Clay Capital, DeepTech & Climate Fonds, Evonik, France, investment, Netherlands, partnership, Singapore, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Kering and the West Bund Museum are hosting the 3rd edition of Women In Motion at West Bund on September 21-22, 2024, celebrating female choreographers from China and France. This year’s festival, themed “Body Matters,” focuses on the … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Retail, Society
Tagged Anda Chen, CHINA, Dew GE, Female Choreographers, France, Gu Jiani, Hou Ying, Jinqing Cai, Julie Nioche, Kering, partnership, West Bund Museum, Women In Motion Festival
(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has launched a new AI-powered feature for its Wiser Home app, enhancing energy management for homes. This feature optimizes the use of water heaters and electric vehicle chargers by learning from user habits, weather forecasts, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Austria, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Portugal, Spain, Technology
Tagged AI-Enhanced, Austria, Energy management, France, Germany, Michael Lotfy Gierges, PORTUGAL, Schneider Electric, Spain, sustainability, Wiser Home App
(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall has announced a new sustainability goal to ensure 100% circular recycling of permanent magnets from its wind turbines, starting with decommissioned units from 2030. This initiative aims to address the environmental and supply challenges associated with rare … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Airbus Defence and Space has completed its acquisition of infodas, a German cybersecurity firm specializing in IT solutions for the public sector, including defense and critical infrastructure. This acquisition, now finalized with all regulatory approvals, aims to strengthen … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged acquisition, aerospace, Airbus, Cybersecurity, Defence, France, INFODAS, Karen Florschuetz
(IN BRIEF) Two European studies presented at the ESC Congress 2024 reveal the significant impact of urban noise pollution on cardiovascular health. The DECIBEL-MI study from Germany found that young heart attack patients had been exposed to higher levels of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Cardiovascular risk, DECIBEL-MI study, ENVI-MI study, ESC, France, Germany, heart health, noise pollution
(IN BRIEF) The Mobility House has restructured into four specialized business units—The Mobility House Energy, Solutions, Charging, and North America—to better serve the evolving energy and mobility markets. This reorganization aims to enhance flexibility and support the company’s goal of … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, Daniel Heydenreich, Dr. Herbert Diess, Dr. Raphael Hollinger, England, France, Germany, Gregor Hintler, Heiko Bayer, INNOVATION, leadership, The Mobility House, The Mobility House Charging, The Mobility House Energy, The Mobility House North America, The Mobility House Solutions, Thomas Raffeiner, zero-emission
(IN BRIEF) Energiekontor AG has received building permits for three new wind parks in Lower Saxony, Germany, adding 116 megawatts to their renewable energy capacity. These projects, along with other wind and solar initiatives currently under development, are part of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Energiekontor, Europe, France, Germany, partnership, Peter Szabo, renewable energy, Scotland, sustainability, Wind Park
(IN BRIEF) RWE has successfully secured two offshore wind sites in the German North Sea, N-9.1 and N-9.2, with a total capacity of 4 gigawatts, during a recent federal auction. The company will pay €250 million for these sites, located … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) IMEON ENERGY, a pioneer in AI-driven energy solutions, has successfully listed on Euronext Access+ with a market capitalization of approximately €11.6 million. The company, known for its innovative solar energy self-production and storage solutions, aims to use this … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged AI-Driven, Christophe Goasguen, Euronext, France, IMEON ENERGY, partnership, solar solutions, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) ArcelorMittal has completed the acquisition of a 28.4% equity interest in Vallourec from Apollo Global Management for approximately €955 million. Following the acquisition, ArcelorMittal executives will join Vallourec’s board. ArcelorMittal does not plan to launch a tender offer … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Vossloh is set to acquire Sateba Group, enhancing its rail infrastructure capabilities and expanding its European market presence. The €450 million deal, expected to close by spring 2025, will boost Vossloh’s annual sales and align with its sustainability … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace has committed £4 million to the Airbus-led Sustainable Wing Solutions (SusWingS) programme, a £15 million initiative focused on developing high-performance wing technologies and environmentally conscious manufacturing processes. This partnership, which includes Cranfield University and the University … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Airbus, France, GKN Aerospace, investment, John Pritchard, partnership, sustainability, Sustainable Wing Solutions (SusWingS) R&T Programme
(IN BRIEF) SGS has announced its acquisition of Institut d’Expertise Clinique (IEC), a prominent Clinical Research Organization specializing in advanced clinical testing for the cosmetics industry. Founded in 1990 and based in France, IEC operates across Europe, Asia, and Africa, … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Cosmetics Testing, Etienne Camel, France, Géraldine Picaud, Institut d’Expertise Clinique (IEC), leadership, partnership, SGS, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Saudi Arabia has ordered four additional Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF). These aircraft will begin conversion in early 2026 and enter service by 2027, enhancing RSAF’s air-to-air refuelling … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged A330, Airbus, France, Jean-Brice Dumont, Multi Role Tanker Transport Aircraft, partnership, Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF), Saudi Arabia, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Just – Evotec Biologics and Sandoz have expanded their strategic partnership to advance the development and commercial manufacturing of biosimilars. This enhanced collaboration includes additional biosimilars in Sandoz’s pipeline and ensures long-term supply through Just – Evotec Biologics’ … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Biosimilar Development, Dr. Matthias Evers, Evotec, France, Just – Evotec Biologics, partnership, Sandoz, Supply Security, sustainability, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) Kembara Fund I FCR, a €1 billion deep tech and climate-focused fund managed by Spain-based Alma Mundi Ventures, has secured a €350 million commitment from the European Investment Fund (EIF). As the first Spanish fund to be selected … Read the full press release
Posted in European Union, Financial, Investment, Luxembourg, Small Business, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged AI, Alma Mundi Ventures, artificial intelligence, Atomico Growth VI, biotechnology, Capital Markets Union, capital-intensive businesses, cleantech, Climate Innovation, competitiveness, Cybersecurity, deep tech, digital technologies, digital transformation, EIF, engineering breakthroughs, ETCI, Europe, European Investment Fund, European Tech Champion Initiative, European tech champions, Factorial, financial technologies, France, frontier technologies, FSI II, Germany, growth-stage startups, Healthcare, Inke, intellectual property, Javier Santiso, Keensight Nova VI, Kembara Fund I FCR, life sciences, Marjut Falkstedt, Mundi Ventures, next-generation energy systems, public and private resources, quantum technologies, robotics, scientific breakthroughs, Space tech, Spain, Startups, strategic autonomy, Sweden, tech ecosystem, transformative ventures
(IN BRIEF) DNV has been chosen by the Iberdrola Group to conduct power curve verification using advanced nacelle lidar technology at the Bay of St. Brieuc offshore wind farm in Brittany. This project, featuring 62 turbines with a capacity of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Spain, Technology
Tagged Bay of St. Brieuc Offshore Wind Farm, DNV, France, Iberdola, Jérôme Dumont, LiDAR Technology, partnership, Santiago Blanco, Spain, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Nokia has entered into an agreement to sell its Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) business to the French State’s Agence des participations de l’Etat (APE) for EUR 350 million. This strategic move aims to streamline Nokia’s Network Infrastructure portfolio, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged acquisition, Alain Biston, Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN), France, Nokia, partnership, Pekka Lundmark
(IN BRIEF) Safran Helicopter Engines and MTU Aero Engines have established a 50/50 joint venture named EURA (European Military Rotorcraft Engine Alliance). This alliance aims to develop a new European engine for future military helicopters by 2040, focusing on enhancing … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Cédric Goubet, EURA (European Military Rotorcraft Engine Alliance), European Military Helicopter Engine, France, François Delattre, Michael Schreyögg, MTU, partnership, Safran, Thomas Hitschler
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