
Airbus, Leonardo and Thales plan joint European space venture. The new entity will consolidate their satellite, systems and services businesses into a single organisation, strengthening Europe’s strategic autonomy in space and enhancing competitiveness against global rivals.

Apple faces a new antitrust complaint in Brussels. Filed by civil rights groups, the complaint alleges Apple’s App Store rules breach the EU’s Digital Markets Act, potentially worsening regulatory issues for the tech giant.

AI safety platform RAIDS AI has opened its beta phase to new users. The launch follows a pilot focused on real-time detection of abnormal AI behaviour and comes as companies prepare for EU AI Act compliance.

Kering will sell its beauty division to L’Oréal for €4 billion. The deal marks a strategic shift for the luxury group, which is refocusing on fashion and easing a debt load built up through recent acquisitions and property investments.

Primož Dolenc urged patience on monetary policy. The acting Slovenian central bank governor said the European Central Bank should only cut interest rates further if fresh economic shocks hit the euro area, warning that premature easing could unsettle inflation expectations and financial stability.

Europe’s digital independence depends on its physical foundations. Fredrik Jansson, Chief Strategy and Marketing & Communications Officer at atNorth, explores how strategic investment in sustainable, well-located data centres can strengthen resilience, protect sovereignty, and power the continent’s next phase of AI-driven growth.

Indian textile exporters are shifting markets as tariffs squeeze margins. Exporters hit by new 50 percent U.S. import duties are redirecting orders toward Europe, offering steep discounts to retain American buyers, and eyeing Africa for lower-tariff production — but the transition is fraught with cost, compliance, and competitiveness pressures.

Russia’s central bank has accused state agencies of violating shareholder rights in a high-profile nationalisation case, exposing friction within Moscow’s financial establishment and raising fresh warnings for European companies with remaining exposure to Russia.

UK steel sector faces unprecedented crisis amid EU tariff hike. The European Union’s decision to double tariffs on steel imports threatens the UK steel industry, which exported 78% of its steel to the EU last year. Industry leaders warn of severe impacts on domestic production.

Tesla delivers record vehicles despite European setbacks. The electric carmaker exported 497,099 vehicles in Q3 2025, driven by US tax incentives. However, European sales fell 43% year-on-year, with competition and limited models impacting growth.