Europe relies on China for the rare earth elements essential in transition technologies, but it's making a late bid to end dependency.
Electro Optic Systems (EOS), the Australian firm behind a landmark high-energy laser contract, is planning a strategic move of its headquarters and listing to Europe within the year, its CEO reveals, aiming to embed itself at the heart of the continent's urgent defence modernisation drive.
Preliminary Eurostat data reveals Spain and Portugal grew at more than double the eurozone average in Q4 2025, driven by resilient domestic demand and strategic advantages, while the broader bloc's recovery remains uneven.
German automotive giant Bosch reports a sharp 45% drop in operating profit for 2025, driven by heavy restructuring charges, intense global competition, and delayed returns on future-tech investments.
The Eurozone economy grew 0.3% in Q4 2025, matching the previous quarter's pace and easing earlier recession fears. However, analysts warn that the euro's sharp 14.4% gain against the dollar over the past year threatens to undermine the competitiveness of European exports.
Despite recent market turbulence, a surge in eurozone business confidence is spotlighting companies where high insider ownership aligns management with shareholder interests. We examine three such firms poised for growth.
German defense giant Rheinmetall has inked a significant, multi-year framework agreement to supply the Dutch armed forces with a range of hand grenades, deepening a strategic partnership that now spans artillery shells to infantry ordnance amid heightened European security concerns.
Foreign women detained in Syria's Roj camp, linked to the Islamic State group, see a potential path to freedom following a government offensive that weakened their Kurdish guards. As political dynamics shift, their hopes for amnesty or repatriation collide with international reluctance and an uncertain future for the camps.
Deutsche Bank and its asset manager DWS are in preliminary talks to acquire a significant minority stake in Fosun-owned Frankfurter Leben, signaling a strategic reversal a decade after exiting the sector.
Fast-fashion giant Shein has been compelled to alter its public climate commitments after a German environmental watchdog issued a formal warning over 'misleading' claims. The move highlights growing scrutiny of the industry's environmental footprint.
Amidst a backdrop of geopolitical tensions and market volatility, a closer look reveals resilient European companies whose current share prices may not reflect their underlying strength and future growth prospects.
While European indices face pressure, underlying business optimism is at a 20-month high. We spotlight three under-the-radar companies—Premier Energy, BW Offshore, and RVRC Holding—whose fundamentals suggest they are well-positioned to navigate the current climate and deliver value.
SAP discontinues its legacy IS-H healthcare software in the DACH region, impacting dozens of hospitals, while appointing David Robinson to lead its crucial North American operations. The moves signal a strategic pivot as the enterprise software giant navigates a complex market landscape.
As the European Central Bank prepares for its February meeting, policymakers are navigating a stronger euro driven by a weakening dollar and geopolitical uncertainty, while assessing the resilience of the eurozone economy.
