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🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Logistics Companies' Results Show That Europe Is in Stagnation

The financial results of Kuehne + Nagel reveal a sluggish recovery in European logistics, with a marked decline in profit despite a rise in revenues for 2025.

Mar 3 • 17:36 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A well-known Lithuanian unicorn has been recognized again by the Financial Times - featured in their ranking

Surfshark has been ranked 315th in the Financial Times 'FT1000' list of rapidly growing European companies.

Mar 3 • 06:31 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The government will change the VAT law, but companies can deduct tax faster without waiting for the amendment

Poland's Finance Ministry plans to amend VAT regulations following a European Court ruling, allowing businesses to expedite tax deductions.

Mar 3 • 03:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

A window of opportunity is emerging for Greek defense entrepreneurship

The evolving European defense landscape presents new opportunities for Greek defense companies to engage, though challenges remain in strategic positioning and preparation.

Mar 2 • 10:46 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

WATCH ⟩ KNAB has started an investigation into municipal electric bus procurements

The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) has initiated an investigation into municipal electric bus procurements worth 8.8 million euros, funded by the European recovery fund, amid concerns over favoritism towards two Latvia-based companies.

Mar 1 • 18:50 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

OVERVIEW: Europe is trying to protect its digital infrastructure from possible US aggression

The European Union is working to strengthen its digital sovereignty and reduce dependency on US technology companies.

Feb 27 • 15:15 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Stock Exchange: Incentives for the Introduction of New Companies Should Be Provided

Top representatives from European and Greek capital markets are advocating for the removal of administrative barriers and the introduction of incentives to attract new companies to the Athens Stock Exchange.

Feb 27 • 10:36 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Greek defense entrepreneurship in front of a window of opportunity

The transformation of the European defense landscape creates new opportunities and demands for Greek defense companies, highlighting the need for strategic readiness and proper positioning within the European defense ecosystem.

Feb 27 • 06:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Chinese competition puts European car manufacturers against the wall

The article discusses the pressures faced by European automotive companies due to aggressive competition from Chinese manufacturers, leading to price reductions and potential market exits.

Feb 27 • 03:03 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Companies will not be able to destroy unsold clothing. Expert explains why it was easier to throw it away

The European Commission is advancing legislation aimed at banning the destruction of unsold clothing and footwear.

Feb 26 • 06:19 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

China’s Huawei joins US giants OpenAI, Google in AI standards alliance

Huawei has joined forces with US and European companies in an AI standards alliance to enhance global AI development.

Feb 26 • 02:31 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

4 Ukrainian defense companies sign partnership deals with European allies valued at nearly $950 million

Four Ukrainian defense firms have signed nearly $950 million in partnership agreements with allies in Denmark, Finland, and Latvia to enhance the production of defense drones.

Feb 25 • 19:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

PP, Vox, and Junts prevent the processing of Díaz's initiative to ban layoffs in companies relocating outside the EU

A right-wing majority in the Spanish Congress has blocked a proposal aimed at banning layoffs for companies relocating outside the European Union.

Feb 24 • 19:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

AI raises concerns over the collapse of software companies... fears of 'bad debt transfer' from private credit funds

Concerns are rising in the U.S. and European markets that software companies may collapse due to AI threats, leading to fears of 'bad debt transfer' within private credit funds associated with these businesses.

Feb 24 • 05:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Cracks in Trump’s Tariffs: EU Stands Firm, Companies Want Billions Back

The article discusses the European Union's resistance to Trump-era tariffs and the demands from companies for refunds amounting to billions.

Feb 23 • 17:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Warning from the United States to Europe

The U.S. government warns against favoring European defense firms in defense procurement, threatening countermeasures if EU limits U.S. companies' sales prospects.

Feb 23 • 12:31 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The Other Deals Between Greece and the US in AI, Ports, and Banks

The Vertical Corridor of gas pipelines among Eastern European countries is facilitating deals in LNG and other business agreements between Greek and American companies.

Feb 21 • 09:54 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

It's about many billions: Can companies now claim back US tariffs?

European companies are facing renewed uncertainty following a US Supreme Court ruling that deemed many tariffs imposed by President Trump unlawful, potentially complicating international trade further.

Feb 21 • 09:40 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Pentagon's Anger Over European Rearmament "Made in Brussels"

The Pentagon expressed strong disapproval of the European Union's proposed protective measures for its defense sector, indicating that it could limit access for American companies in Europe.

Feb 21 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Companies Want More Information About the Green Claims Directive

Companies are seeking more information about the European Green Claims Directive, which will prohibit unverified environmental claims on product packaging starting at the end of September.

Feb 20 • 19:07 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Record Investments in European Stocks Away from American Companies

Investors have significantly increased their investments in European stocks in February, aiming to diversify portfolios and reduce reliance on American technology shares.

Feb 20 • 10:36 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

Findings Reveal Fatal Failings of Europe. European Companies Supply Essential Item to Russia

Investigations show that despite sanctions, Europe continues to supply Russia with critical materials, particularly glycerin, necessary for military applications.

Feb 20 • 09:17 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The EU requires 33% of women in management. Stock companies have trouble meeting the target

The article discusses the European Union's requirement for a 33% representation of women in the management of large companies and the challenges faced by publicly listed firms in Poland to achieve this goal.

Feb 20 • 04:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Andrzej Krakowiak: "Produced in (Divided) Europe"

The article discusses a new European Commission initiative aimed at promoting local production in key industries to prevent foreign companies from benefiting from EU public contracts.

Feb 20 • 03:01 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

China's Zeekr to launch EV sales in France

Zeekr, a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, is set to begin selling its cars in France, aiming to compete in the rapidly evolving European EV market.

Feb 19 • 16:12 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Maciej Stańczuk: Europe Needs Someone Like Elon Musk

The dominance of American companies in the top global firms highlights a significant gap in the European market, particularly in the tech sector.

Feb 19 • 04:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

This does not bode well: Bankruptcies in the EU have exploded, and the number of new companies...

Bankruptcies in the EU have surged dramatically while the growth of new businesses remains sluggish, indicating severe pressure on the European economy.

Feb 18 • 10:12 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Cloud Security at Banks: Microsoft has European Banks under Control

The article discusses the increasing reliance of banks on cloud services, predominantly provided by U.S. companies, and the efforts by regulators to mitigate associated risks.

Feb 18 • 06:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Telecom action rally in Europe. Investors seek certainty in uncertain times

European telecom companies are becoming increasingly attractive to investors seeking stability amidst economic uncertainties, with a reported increase in stock values for major firms.

Feb 18 • 03:22 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Germany and France Call for Simplifying Financial Rules in the European Union

Germany and France proposed measures to simplify financial regulations in the EU, urging the European Commission to present an ambitious package to ease the burden on companies.

Feb 17 • 17:19 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Objection Exclusive: We Need a New European Legal Framework for Start-ups

Many young growth companies in the EU fail not due to lack of ideas or capital, but because of an unfavorable legal framework; a proposed solution is the establishment of a European Uniform Corporation (EUC).

Feb 17 • 16:44 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Call to Buy European Products Sparks Discussions on the EU Industry Vision

The European Commission plans to propose new rules requiring strategic sector companies to produce in Europe to receive public funds, causing debate over the definition of 'European preference.'

Feb 17 • 10:52 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

EU Sovereignty and the USA: 'Where is our dignity? Where is our self-awareness?'

Former EU representative Marietje Schaake warns about the threat posed by US tech giants to democracy, urging European politicians to resist their influence.

Feb 17 • 08:37 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
World

Investigation: European companies keep the motors of Russia's war machine running

The investigation reveals that European companies are inadvertently supplying key components that sustain Russia's military operations against Ukraine.

Feb 16 • 10:13 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

A feeling of 'dismay': companies worried about the arrival of salary transparency

Companies in France are expressing concerns over the upcoming implementation of the European directive on salary transparency, set for June 2026.

Feb 15 • 21:55 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Do not address a non-existent problem. Companies are trying to win a battle with the EU over 'sausage nomenclature'

Czech companies are engaged in a conflict with the European Union regarding regulations on food labeling, particularly concerning the term used for sausages.

Feb 15 • 02:39 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Protest against the ban on vegan 'sausages' and 'burgers'

A call has been made by vegetarian organizations and food companies to the European Commission to reverse a ban on using terms like 'sausages' and 'burgers' for non-meat products, a decision approved by the European Parliament last year.

Feb 13 • 07:41 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Another plan to boost the EU. Digital identity for all people and businesses

The article discusses a new initiative aimed at providing digital identity solutions for citizens and companies across the European Union to enhance digital services and integration.

Feb 13 • 07:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The weakness of barrel prices looms over oil companies at their peaks

European oil companies, including Total and BP, are reducing share buyback programs in response to falling oil prices, impacting shareholder returns.

Feb 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The CAC 40 takes off and sets a new record near 8440 points: what technical thresholds to watch now?

The CAC 40 index has reached a new record high of approximately 8440 points amid positive market behavior following favorable earnings reports from European companies and the adoption of a budget by the French Parliament.

Feb 12 • 09:09 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Companies Urge EU Leadership: You Managed Covid, Now Save European Industry

European companies are calling on EU leadership to focus on supporting the continent’s industry post-Covid.

Feb 12 • 08:24 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The 'Poor Relatives' Who Became Bosses

Poland and other Eastern European countries are transforming from economic underdogs to influential players in Western Europe as they begin acquiring companies in wealthier nations.

Feb 12 • 05:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Babiš supports Macron's plan for the EU to prioritize purchases from European companies

Czech politician Andrej Babiš endorses French President Emmanuel Macron's initiative to prioritize procurement from European companies within the EU.

Feb 11 • 22:16 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The 'death' of the dream of fighter jets for Europe

The ambitious Future Combat Aircraft System concept faces collapse due to ongoing disputes between key French and German companies, jeopardizing European defense collaboration amid heightened security threats.

Feb 11 • 19:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

American companies won't profit. Ukraine will buy weapons in Europe

The European Parliament voted to grant Ukraine a €90 billion credit to boost its defense capabilities, with a significant portion allocated for military equipment purchases primarily from European firms.

Feb 11 • 17:15 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Leading American Payment Cards Dominating the European Payment Market

There are increasing concerns among European financial circles about the near-total dominance of American companies Visa and Mastercard in the European payment market.

Feb 11 • 14:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The EU Court Condemns VAT Regulations that Harm Financial Liquidity of Companies

The EU Court has criticized VAT regulations that negatively impact the financial liquidity of businesses.

Feb 11 • 14:33 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

European chemical giants want to change the emission trading system

European chemical companies are urging the EU to revise its emissions trading system due to high carbon prices affecting their competitiveness.

Feb 11 • 14:02 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Warnings of Visa and Mastercard Dominating the European Payment Market

There are increasing warnings from European companies about the near-total dominance of Visa and Mastercard in the European payment market.

Feb 10 • 19:46 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

EU Special Summit: Macron Wants to Protect EU Companies

At a special EU summit, French President Macron advocates for preferential treatment of European products in strategic sectors, while German Chancellor Merz pushes for deregulation and energy policy reforms.

Feb 10 • 18:52 UTC

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