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October’s European acquisitions concentrated capital around technology, infrastructure, and consolidation.
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Dublin employers report mounting concerns about safety across central workplaces. New chamber research connects perceived conditions with staffing, meetings and premises decisions.
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Ryanair chief predicts higher European airfares during the coming year. He cited higher jet fuel costs and weaker industry hedging, but the increases are predictions.
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Skybound Wealth expanded its Spanish presence with another office opening. Barcelona is the group’s second Spanish location within a year, extending cross-border advisory operations beyond the Costa del Sol.
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ASML raised annual sales guidance as semiconductor equipment demand grew. Major customers are planning additional manufacturing capacity well beyond 2028.
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Galderma agreed a major skincare acquisition to expand professional distribution. The transaction adds an established American brand to its international dermatology portfolio.
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Berlin-based Gaius Capital has completed fundraising for its debut vehicle. A €50m fund close and €6m co-investment commitment will support succession investments in established businesses across German-speaking European markets.
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Britain and the EU have confirmed their next summit date. Leaders will review proposed trade measures intended to reduce paperwork, lower costs and develop wider cooperation after Brexit.
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European regulators have opened an in-depth review of furniture consolidation. The XXXLutz–Porta transaction has raised concerns about consumer choice, supplier bargaining power and competition across several European retail markets.
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Banking regulators are examining the risks of increasingly autonomous systems. Reporting identifies growing scrutiny of AI deployment, cyber resilience and recovery planning across banks in Europe, Britain and the United States.