(IN BRIEF) An EUR 84 million investment will fund the development of two photovoltaic solar plants with integrated battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Senegal’s Kolda region, providing clean energy to 235,000 people. Spearheaded by the Emerging Africa & Asia … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News
Tagged Africa, Battery Project, Benjamin Memmi, clean energy, Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft (DEG), Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), FMO, Germany, Huib-Jan de Ruijter, Landmark Solar, Monika Beck, partnership, Senegal, sustainability, Tidiane Doucoure
(IN BRIEF) Amundi has acquired German fintech company aixigo for €149 million, integrating its modular, API-driven technology platform into Amundi Technology. This acquisition expands Amundi’s digital services for banks and wealth managers, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and personalized financial … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged acquisition, aixigo, Amundi, Benjamin Lucas, Christian Friedrich, Credit Agricole, digital, digital solutions, Germany, partnership, Valérie Baudson, wealth management
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has invested €100 million in Europe’s first public solar asset-backed securitisation (ABS) led by German green tech company Enpal. This groundbreaking transaction, valued at €240 million, enables Enpal to refinance residential solar … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged clean energy, EIB Group, Enpal, Europe, Germany, investment, Nicola Beer, partnership, Solar ABS, sustainability, Viktor Wingert
(IN BRIEF) Haspa will receive €100 million from the European Investment Bank to finance small businesses and mid-sized companies in northern Germany, with a focus on renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. This funding will unlock up to €280 million … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged EIB, Germany, Haspa, investments, Michi Maaß, Nicola Beer, partnership, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank’s Private Bank has been named “Best Private Bank for Entrepreneurs” globally and “Best Private Bank in Germany” by Professional Wealth Management (PWM) and The Banker at the 2024 Global Private Banking Awards. These awards recognize the … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Awards, Claudio de Sanctis, Deutsche Bank, entrepreneurs, Germany, Iñigo Martos, leadership, marketing, Private Bank, PWM Awards 2024, Raffael Gasser
(IN BRIEF) FrieslandCampina, in partnership with Agrifirm, Agravis, and Alzchem, has initiated a pilot program using the manure additive Eminex to reduce methane emissions during manure storage. Ten dairy farmers in the Netherlands and Germany are testing Eminex to explore … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged Agravis, Agrifirm, Alzchem, dairy farms, Eminex, FrieslandCampina, Germany, Luuk Thijssen, Manure Additive, methane emissions, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Merck and Intel have launched a collaborative academic research initiative in Europe, bringing together eleven institutions from six countries. The program focuses on using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make semiconductor manufacturing more sustainable, with research projects dedicated to … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged AI-Driven, Dr. Anja Jatsch, Germany, Greece, Intel, Merck, partnership, Sanjay Natarajan, Semiconductor Manufacturing, sustainability, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, USA
(IN BRIEF) The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) has published new findings highlighting Germany’s growing appeal as a top destination for international academics and students, second only to the United States. In 2021, Germany hosted over 75,000 international researchers, surpassing … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Covestro’s management has recommended shareholders accept a €62.00 per share takeover offer from ADNOC International, highlighting the strategic partnership’s alignment with Covestro’s sustainability goals and the attractive 54% premium offered. The offer period runs through November 27, with … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged ADNOC International, Covestro, Germany, investment, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The EIB has provided Oceanloop with a €35 million loan to support the expansion of its sustainable shrimp farming technology, allowing the company to grow operations in Germany and establish a large-scale farm in Gran Canaria. This investment … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged aquaculture, EIB, expansion, Fabian Riedel, Germany, investment, Land-Based Shrimp Farming, Nicola Beer, Oceanloop, partnership, Spain, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) In response to severe flooding in Valencia, Vodafone Foundation, alongside Vodafone Spain and the Red Cross, deployed six Instant Networks to restore connectivity in hard-hit areas. A team of volunteers from Vodafone’s Instant Network Emergency Response programme quickly … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Non Profit, Spain, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged Emergency Networks, Flood-Stricken, Germany, Justin Waller, Lisa Felton, partnership, Red Cross, Spain, sustainability, the Netherlands, the UK, Valencia, Vital Connectivity, Vodafone Foundation, Vodafone Spain, Vodafone’s Instant Network Emergency Response (INER) programme
(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has launched a new Christmas campaign, “Connections Begin When Barriers Break,” across ten European countries, emphasizing unity and tolerance. Through a heartwarming story of two young girls separated by a glass barrier, the campaign highlights the … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Croatia, Financial, Germany, Government, Hungary, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, Montenegro, News, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Austria, Christmas campaign, Connection, CROATIA, Deutsche Telekom, Europe, Germany, holidays, Hungary, Montenegro, NORTH MACEDONIA, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, The Czech Republic, Ulrich Klenke, Unity
(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom’s MMS and Bankhaus Metzler have launched a pilot project, “Digital Monetary Photosynthesis,” using surplus renewable energy to power Bitcoin mining as a means of stabilizing Germany’s energy grid. By converting unused renewable energy from sources like … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Bankhaus Metzler, Bitcoin Mining, Deutsche Telekom, Deutsche Telekom MMS, Germany, grid stability, Oliver Nyderle, partnership, renewable energy
(IN BRIEF) Aurubis, a global leader in non-ferrous metals and copper recycling, has won the 17th German Sustainability Award in the Metal Sector for its commitment to carbon-neutral and circular metal production. This prestigious European award honors Aurubis’ extensive efforts … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BUKO Traffic & Safety, a leading Dutch provider of traffic and safety management solutions, has expanded into the German market by acquiring BVT Bremer Verkehrstechnik GmbH. This acquisition aligns with BUKO’s broader European growth strategy, which saw it … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged acquisition, BUKO Traffic & Safety, BVT Bremer Verkehrstechnik, Equistone, Germany, Natherlands, partnership, Robert Emmerich, Tanja Berg
(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole Leasing & Factoring (CAL&F) has signed a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire Merca Leasing, a leading independent leasing company in Germany, pending regulatory approvals. This acquisition aligns with CAL&F’s strategy to enhance its presence in the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged acquisition, Crédit Agricole Leasing & Factoring, Germany, Hervé Varillon, Merca Leasing, partnership, SMEs, Ulrich Helmdach
(IN BRIEF) Continental’s ContiTech facilities in Waltershausen and Eislingen have achieved ISCC PLUS certification, marking them as the first Continental plants in Germany to reach this sustainability standard. This certification allows Continental to integrate renewable and recycled materials into its … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Anne Windberg Baarup, Continental, Eislingen, German Plants, Germany, ISCC PLUS certification, partnership, safety, sustainability, Waltershausen
(IN BRIEF) Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) has launched Cyber Risk Solutions GmbH (CyRiSo) to support small and medium-sized businesses in managing cyber risks. CyRiSo provides a range of services, including risk assessments, incident response, and ransomware protection, helping clients mitigate … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Banks, Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Insurance, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Christiana Bruckner, Christoph Rath, Cyber Risk Solutions GmbH (CyRiSo), Cybersecurity, Germany, Michael Ganzwohl, partnership, SECURITY, SMEs, Vienna Insurance Group
(IN BRIEF) Accenture has completed its acquisition of Camelot Management Consultants, a German firm specializing in SAP, supply chain, and data analytics consulting. This acquisition, first announced in July, enhances Accenture’s SAP and AI-driven supply chain capabilities, allowing it to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) voestalpine has announced the sale of its German subsidiary, Buderus Edelstahl, to Mutares SE & Co. KGaA, a prominent investment company. The agreement, signed on October 23, 2024, is awaiting regulatory approval and is expected to be finalized … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Buderus Edelstahl, Germany, Herbert Eibensteiner, High-Performance Materials, Johannes Laumann, Mutares, partnership, Reinhard Nöbauer, sustainability, voestalpine
(IN BRIEF) Pilkington Italy has ordered a second DeNOx gas purification system from GEA for its San Salvo glass production facility on the Adriatic coast. This follows the successful installation of the first system in 2020, which significantly reduced nitrogen … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Deutsche Leasing have signed the second tranche of a €560 million project to support the green transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-caps in Germany and Eastern Europe. With €200 … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged Deutsche Leasing, EIB, Financial, Germany, Nicola Beer, partnership, small businesses, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €34 million loan to Vay, a German teledriving technology company, to support its expansion in Europe. Vay’s innovative system allows vehicles to be remotely driven by trained drivers from a … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Bogdan Djukic, EIB, Europe, Fabrizio Scelsi, Germany, INNOVATION, investment, Nicola Beer, partnership, Remote-Driven Car-Sharing, sustainability, Thomas von der Ohe, Vay
(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola and Masdar have completed the installation of all 50 wind turbines at the Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm in the German Baltic Sea. The 476 MW wind farm is set to provide clean energy to around 475,000 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), Baltic Eagle Turbine, Germany, HE Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Iberdrola, Ignacio Galán, installation, Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, partnership, sustainability, UAE, Wikinger, Windanker
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG have launched a partnership to support sustainable finance for mid-cap companies in Germany, introducing a new loan portfolio of €400 million. This initiative is aimed at firms with … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged EIB, Financial, Germany, IKB, Michael Wiedmann, Mid-Cap companies, Nicola Beer, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The ACP Trust Fund has secured over €74 million in pledges from seven EU member states, including Denmark, Finland, Germany, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, and Sweden, to support economic growth in African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) countries. This funding … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Denmark, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Finland, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Portugal, Spain, Sweden
Tagged African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Nations, Benjamin Dousa, Denmark, Dirk Meyer, economic, EIB, Finland, funding, Germany, Gilles Roth, Joaquim Miranda Sarmento, José Manuel Albares, Juha Savolainen, Jutta Urpilainen, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, Luxembourg, partnership, PORTUGAL, Spain, sustainability, Sweden, Thomas Östros
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG (IKB) have launched a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing access to sustainable financing for mid-cap companies in Germany. This initiative includes a €400 million loan portfolio, where the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged EIB, Financial, Germany, IKB, Michael Wiedmann, Mid-Sized, Nicola Beer, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has acquired a 50% stake in two offshore wind projects, N-9.1 and N-9.2, from RWE. Located off the German coast, these projects, with a combined capacity of 4 GW, are expected to be commissioned in 2031 and … Read the full press release
(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) Euronext has expanded its European derivatives offering by launching new Single Stock Options for German, Irish, and Portuguese stocks. The addition of 21 German options completes coverage of the DAX 40 Index, while six Irish and four Portuguese … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Ireland, Management, Marketing, News, Portugal
Tagged Anthony Attia, Euronext, Financial, Germany, investment, Ireland, marketing, partnership, PORTUGAL
(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) RWE has officially unveiled the first turbine blade for the Sofia Offshore Wind Farm, produced at Siemens Gamesa’s Hull facility. This significant milestone in the construction of the flagship renewable energy project was celebrated at a ceremony attended … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Darren Davidson, Germany, Melanie Onn, partnership, RWE, Siemens Gamesa Hull Factory, Sofia Offshore Wind Farm, sustainability, Tom Glover, Turbine Blade, UK
(IN BRIEF) Covestro AG has signed an Investment Agreement with ADNOC International Germany Holding AG, which supports ADNOC’s public takeover offer for all Covestro shares at €62.00 each, valuing the company at approximately €11.7 billion. The agreement ensures ADNOC’s commitment … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The ORLEN Group has launched sales of its HVO100 biofuel at two service stations in Germany, with plans to expand further. HVO100, made from vegetable oils and waste products such as used cooking oil, can reduce greenhouse gas … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Czech Republic, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Poland
Tagged biofuel, Czech Republic, fuel, Germany, HVO100, ORLEN, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Logicor celebrated its Environmental Day in Lüdenscheid, Germany, for the second consecutive year on September 26, 2024. Partnering with ‘Plant-my-Tree,’ 20 employees planted around 500 trees and checked on the growth of trees planted the previous year. This … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Real Estate, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Environmental Day, Germany, Logicor, Lüdenscheid, partnership, sustainability, tree planting
(IN BRIEF) German and Italian authorities, with the support of Eurojust and Europol, have successfully dismantled a large-scale fraud operation that targeted public institutions, cities, and municipalities. The suspects used phishing techniques to manipulate real invoices and divert payments meant … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Investment, Italy, Law, Management, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety
Tagged Eurojust, EUROPOL, Financial, FRAUD, Germany, Italy, Public Institutions, rship, SECURITY
(IN BRIEF) RWE has partnered with the Port Authority of Setúbal in Portugal through a Letter of Support, aiming to transform the port into a key logistics hub for floating offshore wind projects. This initiative aligns with Portugal’s renewable energy … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Portugal, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Álvaro de Miguel, Carlos Correia, floating offshore wind, Germany, partnership, Port of Setúbal, PORTUGAL, RWE, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Germany’s consumer sentiment showed a slight improvement in September 2024, according to the latest GfK report. After a significant drop the previous month, income expectations and willingness to buy have increased, resulting in a modest rise in the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Commodities, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail
Tagged consumer, economy, Financial, Germany, GfK, Rolf Bürkl
(IN BRIEF) Eviden has been selected by the Luxembourg National Railway Company (CFL) to implement next-generation critical communication solutions to upgrade its GSM-R command and control network, enhancing safety and operational efficiency. The project, expected to be operational by late … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Eviden, Germany, Lionel Toullier, Luxembourg National Railway Company (CFL), Mathieu Perrus, partnership, Railway Communication Systems, safety, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) BNP Paribas has signed an agreement to acquire HSBC’s private banking operations in Germany, aiming to enhance its wealth management services and increase its assets under management to over €40 billion. This strategic acquisition targets growth within the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged acquisition, BNP Paribas, Germany, HSBC, Lutz Diederichs, partnership, Private Banking Division, Vincent Lecomte, wealth management
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