Tag Archives: France

Adyen Partners with Doctolib to Revolutionize Financial Services for Medical Professionals

(IN BRIEF) Adyen has partnered with Doctolib to enhance financial services for medical professionals across Europe. Initially launched in France and Italy, the collaboration enables healthcare providers to streamline administrative tasks with integrated payment solutions and financial tools, allowing them … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Partners with Air Liquide to Advance Renewable Hydrogen Production in France

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has partnered with Air Liquide to produce renewable hydrogen at the La Mède biorefinery in southeast France, aiming to reduce its CO2 emissions by 130,000 tons annually. The €150 million project will recycle byproducts to produce 25,000 … Read the full press release

Normandy’s BIOSYNERGY Plant Revolutionizes Waste-to-Energy with Sustainable Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The BIOSYNERGY plant, a cutting-edge facility for generating renewable energy from biomass and solid recovered fuel (SRF), has been inaugurated in the Le Havre region of Normandy, France. Spearheaded by SUEZ and Vauban Infrastructure Partners, alongside regional and … Read the full press release

Global Energy Giants Commit $500 Million to Advance Universal Energy Access for Underserved Regions

(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

RWE Secures New Wind Projects in France, Expands Renewable Capacity with 41.3 MW in Latest Bid Round

(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

Boralex and Saint-Gobain Sign 20-Year Agreement to Power French Operations with Renewable Energy

(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

International Operation Halts Albanian-Led Cocaine Trafficking Ring with 29 Arrests Across Europe

(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

LCH Appoints Michel Semaan as Global Head of RepoClear to Drive Growth in Euro and Sterling Repo Markets

(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

Wiztrust Partners with Icade to Bolster Financial Information Security in French Real Estate

(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

FDJ and SUEZ Renew Support for France’s Leading Women’s Cycling Team, Embracing Diversity and Excellence in Sports

(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

Sanofi and CD&R Join Forces to Propel Opella’s Global Consumer Healthcare Expansion

(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

EIB Greenlights €5.8 Billion to Drive Global Energy, Transport, and Innovation Advancements

(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

EIB and Groupe BPCE Expand Partnership to Provide Over €1 Billion for French SMEs’ Innovation and Renewable Energy Projects

(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

Eviden and IQM Quantum Computers Team Up to Enhance Quantum Computing Accessibility in France

(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

TotalEnergies and Saint-Gobain Forge Renewable Energy Partnership to Drive Decarbonization in French Industry

(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

Novo Nordisk Launches Global Childhood Obesity Initiative to Support Healthier Urban Communities

(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

Fabentech Secures €20 Million EIB Loan to Bolster Pandemic Preparedness and Biological Threat Response

(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

RWE and TotalEnergies Join Forces to Develop 4 GW Offshore Wind Projects in Germany

(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

Survey Reveals Generative AI’s Growing Role in Crafting Love Letters and Daily Life

(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

Euronext’s ELITE Ecosystem Launches First Cohort of French Companies to Drive Sustainable Growth

(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