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Estonia’s e-Residency programme generated nearly €125 million in state revenue last year. Company formation and tax contributions rose sharply as international demand for digital business access accelerated.
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Europe is drawing a hard line around teen social accounts. After Prague signalled support for an under-15 ban, Slovenia began drafting legislation, Greece said it was “very close” to acting, and Spain set out an under-16 prohibition. Marketers now face a structural shift in reach, data, and measurement this year.
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UniCredit raised profit guidance after strong results and gains from rival stakes. The Italian lender said higher income expectations for 2025 and beyond reflect earnings contributions from minority holdings in other European banks, alongside the benefit of tax credits linked to past losses.
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Owl Labs has launched its Meeting Owl 5 Pro enterprise device. The new 360-degree video, audio, and collaboration system targets large organisations seeking flexible, secure hybrid meeting room deployments.
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Anthropic’s legal AI debut rattles European data and software stocks. Shares in major European data, publishing, and legal software companies fell sharply after Anthropic launched a legal productivity tool for in-house counsel, raising fresh concerns about AI-driven disruption to high-margin professional information businesses.
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The EU introduces voluntary carbon removal certification standards. The European Commission has launched its first voluntary certification methodologies for permanent carbon removals, setting clear standards for technologies that remove CO2 from the atmosphere, facilitating certification and investment in these projects.
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Infosecurity Europe has unveiled a new Cyber Startup Programme. The initiative will debut at the 2026 event in London, combining a dedicated startup zone, founder-focused conference content, and a live pitching competition aimed at supporting early-stage cybersecurity businesses.
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Tony’s Chocolonely reports double-digit growth despite cocoa price volatility worldwide. The ethical chocolate brand grew revenues 20% year-on-year to €240m, expanded its US footprint, and scaled ethical cocoa sourcing through Tony’s Open Chain, even as the global cocoa sector grappled with record prices and supply disruption.
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January reopened Europe’s deal engine, with scale back in focus. From Zurich’s £7.67bn approach to Beazley to Deutsche Börse’s €5.35bn Allfunds agreement, buyers prioritised distribution, fee resilience, and control. Private markets consolidation accelerated, while mining mega-merger talks reminded boards that 2026 could still deliver surprises. Across the continent, scrutiny intensified.
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India and the EU finalise landmark trade agreement. The deal concludes nearly 20 years of negotiations, aiming to enhance economic ties. It will reduce tariffs, expand market access, and bolster supply-chain integration between the two regions.