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Estonia’s e-residents are forming companies at a faster rate this year. More than 4,200 businesses have been created, 36% above the comparable 2025 period and 47% above 2024.
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The ECB has raised rates as energy inflation intensifies again. Euro-area borrowing costs will increase by 25 basis points as policymakers respond to higher energy prices while retaining a meeting-by-meeting approach to future decisions.
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Inditex sales grew strongly, but quarterly profitability fell below expectations. Higher transport and input costs are squeezing margins while Zara’s parent continues investing in stores, logistics, and European expansion.
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HSBC will wind down German transaction services operations by 2028. More than 300 jobs are expected to disappear as the bank concentrates investment on areas where it sees stronger competitive advantages.
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Brussels proposes common rules for local short-term rental restrictions today. The framework would tie housing controls to measurable local stress and require interventions to be justified and proportionate.
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France plans to reduce its exceptional corporate surcharge in 2027. The government is also promising no new business taxes and preparing measures to make employee buyouts easier.
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EU auditors warn Russian energy exit investment remains insufficient today. The assessment raises questions over infrastructure spending, gas security, and the resilience of Europe’s post-Russian energy system.
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The EU plans new rules to commercialise European innovation faster. The proposed Innovation Act targets intellectual-property finance and public R&D procurement as Brussels seeks to improve the route from research to scaled businesses.
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Cegid and Silae plan a €10bn European software combination deal. The merger would combine accounting, payroll, HR, payments, and digital finance platforms under a Silver Lake-controlled technology group.
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Brussels is proposing new rules across Europe’s €2.5tn procurement market. The planned overhaul combines simplification and digitalisation with European-preference, resilience, innovation, and strategic purchasing measures.