Its latest funding round included existing investors including investment firm Eurazeo, France’s state-owned investment bank Bpifrance and venture funds Kernel and Accel. Doctolib, a Franco-German startup which created an online booking platform for doctors stated, it has raised 150 million… Read More ›
Germany
Deutsche Bank could potentially acquire Commerzbank
A major shareholder common to both banks is open to the idea of their merger. But question is, can they both turnaround on their own? On Wednesday, Cerberus, a U.S. investor which has a major stake in Germany’s Commerzbank and… Read More ›
Germany will tighten security standards before 5G auction in March
Germany will not take a hasty decision vis-a-vis Huawei, said a source. As per a source from the German government, it is unlikely that the German goverment will take a quick decision on whether to allow emabattled Chinese telecom equipment… Read More ›
Volkswagen wins appeal against plaintiff over diesel car affected by emission cheating scandal
It is very likely that the plaintiff, supported by Germany vocal consumer body MyRight, will appeal the verdict in Germany’s highest court – the BGH. A ruling by the BGH will be binding on the rest of the cases under… Read More ›
China’s HNA cuts stake in Deutsche Bank
While earning HNA had voting rights of 7.64%, its now cut it to 6.3%. The development comes as the EU is becoming more conscious of the Chinese threat. According to information available in a filing with the U.S. Securities and… Read More ›
Australia signs $35.5 billion contract with France’s Naval Group for a fleet of 12 submarines
The development assumes significance since the deal is part of Australia’s plan to secure its trade interests in the strategic Asia-Pacific region. On Monday, Australia signed a production contract with French shipbuilder Naval Group for a fleet of twelve new… Read More ›
The EU to launch Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for trade with Iran
The SPV underscores the EU’s intent to stick to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. At the onset, this alternative clearing house will focus on food, aid and humanitarian needs rather than on trade. On Thursday, in a significant development, two… Read More ›
Germany to phase out of coal-fired power plants by 2038
Germany aiming for renewable and sustainable energy power for its long term energy security policy. On Monday, Peter Altmaier, Germany’s Economy Minister made it clear that Germany does not want to compensate the loss of electrical power for its planned… Read More ›
Siemens-Alstom merger will add competitiveness to the European rail industry
Despite getting the backing of the German and the French government, the deal hangs in the balance on concerns from anti-trust regulators that it could stifle competition in the rail sector. As per sources familiar with the matter at hand,… Read More ›
Eurozone’s industrial output at nearly 3-year low
The bulk of the fall in industrial output in the Eurozone can be attributed to weak investment appetite for capital goods, durable consumer goods, and non-durable consumer goods. On Monday, in what amounts to a confirmation of the series of… Read More ›