Allianz has announced senior leadership changes across its European operations, effective November 1. Philipp Kroetz, currently CEO of Allianz Direct,…
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European defense startup funding quadruples to record $10.5 billion as drone ventures lead
European defense technology startups are projected to secure a record $10.5 billion in venture capital in 2026, quadrupling the $2.6…
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Cocoa emissions plunge 25% as EU deforestation law spooks Big Chocolate
Cocoa procurement emissions for six major chocolate producers fell 24.5% over three years, according to Global Witness, as the EU’s…
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Sonnedix pushes Italian solar portfolio past 1.3GW with 54MW acquisition
Sonnedix has expanded its Italian operating portfolio beyond 1.3GW with a 54MW solar acquisition. The deal reinforces the company’s aggressive…
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Founders from Zoho, Amazon, ShareChat headline Bengaluru’s three-day New Tech Order summit
Bengaluru hosts TechSparks 2026 from October 13 to 15, convening founders, investors, and policymakers under the theme "The New Tech…
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California’s $18 Billion Deficit Faces AI Bubble and Private Tech Layoffs
California faces an $18 billion budget shortfall amid tariff volatility and AI-driven market risks. UCLA forecasts sluggish growth through early…
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Europe’s industrial data legacy pushes ASML toward a €1 trillion valuation
ASML Holding could reach a €1 trillion valuation as Europe’s industrial data legacy strengthens its AI infrastructure role, analysts suggest.…
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AI fuels lazy finance teams, warns Croatian startup CFO
At a Rovinj finance conference, Croatian startup CFO Luka Mijatović cautioned that AI can foster laziness in finance workers, potentially…
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23,000 Business Meetings Versus 5,300 Civil Society Talks Sway EU Policy
The EU’s lobbying oversight remains under fire after its ethics watchdog found industry voices dominated talks on weakening sustainability rules.…
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$111bn Paramount-Warner merger hands CNN, HBO to Oracle heir Ellison
Paramount completed its $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery on Tuesday, forming a media giant uniting major film studios…
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