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Logicor Secures Major Leasing Milestone with BREEAM Excellent Certified Logistics Asset in Corredor del Henares

EuropaWire PR Editor — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:55:57 +0000

Logicor Secures Major Leasing Milestone with BREEAM Excellent Certified Logistics Asset in Corredor del Henares

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has delivered its fully refurbished 37,000 sqm Miralcampo logistics platform in Azuqueca de Henares, Guadalajara, to Tw Logistics under a major leasing agreement. The asset is located in the Corredor del Henares, one of central Spain’s leading logistics hubs, and the transaction stands out as one of Logicor’s key commercial milestones in Spain. It was one of three new lease agreements exceeding 30,000 sqm completed by Logicor in the country during 2025 and one of only 10 deals of this size finalised in Spain’s central region last year. The platform underwent a comprehensive refurbishment focused on energy efficiency, technical upgrades and workplace modernisation, including a new insulating roof, upgraded façades, LED lighting, renewed fire protection and low-voltage systems, refurbished offices, new HVAC systems, improved warehouse flooring and renewed exterior pavements. Following the transformation, Miralcampo became the first Logicor asset in Spain to achieve BREEAM Excellent certification, supporting the company’s strategy of unlocking value from existing assets while providing customers with modern, sustainable logistics facilities.

(PRESS RELEASE) MADRID, 9-Jun-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Logicor has completed the delivery of its fully refurbished Miralcampo logistics platform in Azuqueca de Henares, Guadalajara, following a 37,000 sqm leasing agreement with Tw Logistics.

The asset is located in the Corredor del Henares, one of the most active and strategically important logistics corridors in central Spain. With a gross leasable area of approximately 37,000 sqm, the platform strengthens Tw Logistics’ operations within Logicor’s Spanish portfolio and represents one of the company’s major commercial achievements in the market.

The transaction was one of three new lease agreements above 30,000 sqm completed by Logicor in Spain during 2025. It also ranked among only 10 logistics leasing deals of this size finalised across Spain’s central region last year, underscoring the scale and market relevance of the agreement.

Logicor carried out an extensive repositioning of the Miralcampo asset as part of its strategy to revitalise existing logistics facilities, enhance their operational performance and align them with current sustainability expectations. The refurbishment was designed to unlock the site’s full potential, increase its market value and provide customers with a modern, efficient and high-quality logistics environment.

The refurbishment included major improvements to energy efficiency and technical infrastructure. A new insulating roof was installed, façades were upgraded and LED lighting was introduced across the facility. The project also included a full upgrade of fire protection systems and low-voltage installations.

Office areas were also modernised and reconfigured into open-plan workspaces, with new flooring and HVAC systems. Additional improvements included the treatment of the warehouse slab with lithium silicate to increase durability, along with the complete renewal of exterior pavements. These upgrades have given the asset a more modern, efficient and functional profile.

Following the sustainable transformation, Miralcampo has become the first Logicor asset in Spain to obtain BREEAM Excellent certification, marking an important milestone in the company’s Spanish portfolio.

“The delivery of the fully refurbished Miralcampo platform reflects our strategy of unlocking value from existing assets while responding to our customers’ evolving needs. By repositioning this site, we have provided Tw Logistics with a modern, high-performance facility that enables the company to significantly scale up its operations, replacing its former warehouse with a more strategic facility,” said Pilar Valencia, Managing Director Logicor and Head of Spain.

The delivery of Miralcampo also reflects Logicor’s wider focus on portfolio renewal and asset performance. At global level, the company closed 2025 with strong financial and operational results, including 3.7% like-for-like rental income growth, re-leasing spreads of 25% and a customer retention rate of 72%.

During the same period, Logicor also advanced its capital recycling strategy, completing €704 million in asset disposals and reinvesting into €304 million of higher-yielding development opportunities.

Through the refurbishment and leasing of Miralcampo, Logicor continues to strengthen its presence in Spain’s logistics real estate market while responding to demand for efficient, sustainable and strategically located facilities in major distribution hubs.

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Cinzia Furlani. Sr Comms & Marketing Manager, Sur de Europa. cinzia.furlani@logicor.eu

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Yield Lab Europe Secures EIF Anchor Investment to Support Early-Stage Sustainable Agriculture Companies

EuropaWire PR Editor — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:35:52 +0000

Yield Lab Europe Secures EIF Anchor Investment to Support Early-Stage Sustainable Agriculture Companies

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund has committed €25 million to Yield Lab Europe Fund 2, a pan-European early-stage venture capital fund expected to mobilise €100 million for innovative agrifood technology companies. Backed by InvestEU, the fund will allocate 30% of its investment to Ireland, strengthening the country’s role as a hub for agrifood innovation, while deploying the rest across Europe. Managed by Yield Lab Europe, the fund will back Seed and Series A companies working in areas such as animal health, alternative proteins, aquaculture, crop and soil health, horticulture, precision agriculture and the circular economy. It is designed to address chronic underfinancing in agrifood, improve access to agricultural technologies and help close the climate transition investment gap in a sector that generates around 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions but receives only 8% of climate tech venture capital. Yield Lab Europe Fund 2 is classified as an Article 9 SFDR fund and has a 90% Climate Action and Environmental Sustainability investment target, with part of carried interest linked to measurable impact outcomes. The new vehicle builds on Yield Lab Europe Fund 1, which invested in 32 companies across eight countries and supported portfolio businesses active in precision agriculture, methane reduction and livestock health technology.

(PRESS RELEASE) LUXEMBOURG, 9-Jun-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Investment Fund has committed €25 million to Yield Lab Europe Fund 2, a pan-European early-stage venture capital fund focused on innovative agrifood technology companies.

The commitment, backed by InvestEU, is expected to help mobilise €100 million in new investment for the agrifood sector. Around 30% of the fund’s capital is earmarked for Ireland, with the remaining investment to be deployed across Europe. The announcement was made during a visit to Dublin by EIB Vice-President Ioannis Tsakiris for the Ireland-EIB Financing Group ministerial meeting.

The fund is designed to address three major barriers facing sustainable agriculture: limited access to early-stage financing, gaps in technology adoption across the agricultural value chain and insufficient investment in the sector’s climate transition.

Peter Burke TD, Ireland’s Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, welcomed the EIF commitment as an important endorsement of Ireland’s agrifood innovation ecosystem. He said the allocation of 30% of the new pan-European fund to Ireland reflects the country’s global standing in the sector and will help support early-stage innovators working on sustainable food production.

“This is excellent news for Ireland’s agrifood sector and a powerful recognition of the exceptional depth of talent and innovation that we have developed here. The fact that 30% of a major new pan-European fund is targeting Ireland speaks volumes about our ecosystem’s global standing. Sustainable food production is one of the defining challenges of our generation — and it will be solved by the kind of early-stage innovators that Yield Lab backs. I warmly welcome the EIF’s commitment and look forward to seeing the next generation of Irish agrifood champions supported, scaled, and celebrated on the European stage,” said Minister Burke.

Yield Lab Europe Fund 2 will be managed by Yield Lab Europe, a dedicated pan-European agrifood venture capital investor with an established track record in the sector. The fund will invest in Seed and Series A stage companies developing technologies across animal health, alternative proteins, aquaculture, crop and soil health, horticulture, precision agriculture and the circular economy.

The European Investment Fund’s anchor investment reflects the EIB Group’s wider focus on ensuring that Europe’s agrifood sector has access to the capital needed to develop and scale new technologies.

“Agriculture is central to our food security, our climate commitments, and the long-term competitiveness of the European economy — yet it remains one of the most underserved sectors in the venture capital landscape. By anchoring this fund, we are not only backing a proven and highly capable team; we are sending a clear signal to the wider investment community that sustainable agrifood technology is a strategic priority for the EIB Group. I am particularly pleased that Ireland — a country with a proud and globally respected agricultural tradition — will be a primary beneficiary, with 30% of investments targeted here,” said Ioannis Tsakiris, Vice-President of the European Investment Bank.

David Bowles, Managing Partner of Yield Lab Europe, said the EIF’s role as anchor investor represents a landmark moment for both the fund manager and the wider agrifood innovation ecosystem in Europe. He noted that Yield Lab Europe’s first fund showed early-stage agrifood technology investment can generate both financial returns and measurable environmental impact.

“Securing the EIF as our anchor investor for Fund 2 is a landmark moment for Yield Lab Europe and for the wider agrifood innovation ecosystem across the continent. Our first fund demonstrated that early-stage investment in agrifood technology can deliver both strong financial returns and measurable environmental impact. With Fund 2, we are doubling down on that conviction — with a broader mandate, a deeper and more geographically diverse team, and a laser focus on the three structural barriers that have held back sustainable agriculture for too long. Ireland has produced world-class agrifood innovators, and with this fund we are ensuring they have the capital and strategic support to scale across Europe and beyond. The EIF’s backing is not just financial — it is a mark of quality that opens doors across Europe,” said Bowles.

The new fund responds to a persistent financing gap affecting early-stage agrifood companies operating upstream in the value chain. These businesses have historically found it difficult to attract venture capital, and the decline in agrifood capital flows during 2021 and 2022 deepened the funding shortfall.

Yield Lab Europe Fund 2 will provide risk capital at the Seed and Series A stages, where financing needs are often most acute. Initial investments are expected to average approximately €750,000, with around two thirds of investable capital reserved for follow-on rounds to support portfolio companies as they scale.

The fund also aims to help close the technology access gap facing farmers and agrifood businesses. Many operators across Europe face challenges in adopting and scaling available agricultural technologies. By investing in business-to-business companies developing solutions in precision agriculture, crop and soil health, aquaculture, horticulture and controlled environment agriculture, the fund will connect innovation more directly with the agricultural value chain.

Investment will be directed toward companies with proven products, strong intellectual property and a clear commercial pathway. This approach is intended to support technologies that can move from early development into practical use across farms, food systems and agrifood supply chains.

Yield Lab Europe Fund 2 will also target the climate transition investment gap in agrifood. Although the sector accounts for approximately 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions, it receives only around 8% of climate tech venture capital investment. The fund is designed to help rebalance that mismatch by backing technologies that support more sustainable and lower-emission food production.

The fund is classified as an Article 9 SFDR fund, the highest sustainability classification under the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation. It has a 90% Climate Action and Environmental Sustainability investment target, among the highest of any agrifood fund in Europe. A portion of carried interest is tied directly to measurable impact targets, aligning financial incentives with sustainability outcomes.

Registered and domiciled in Ireland, the new fund is managed by Yield Lab Europe Ltd, an alternative investment fund manager regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

Yield Lab Europe Fund 2 builds on the experience of Yield Lab Europe Fund 1, a €55 million fund launched in 2019. The first fund made 32 investments across eight countries, delivered a positive return and included female promoters in 43% of portfolio companies.

Portfolio examples from the first fund include Auravant, a precision agriculture company operating across 11 million hectares; Glasport Bio, which developed a slurry tank additive scientifically proven to reduce methane emissions; and Micron Agritech, whose technology has helped reduce medication use in more than 11,000 livestock.

Yield Lab Europe is a pan-European venture capital fund manager dedicated to early-stage agrifood technology, with a presence in Ireland, France, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Switzerland. It is part of the global Yield Lab network.

About Yield Lab Europe

Yield Lab Europe is a pan-European venture capital fund manager dedicated to early-stage agrifood technology, with presence in Ireland, France, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Switzerland. Part of the global Yield Lab network.

EIB Group

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group is the financing arm of the European Union, owned by the 27 Member States, and one of the largest multilateral development banks in the world.

In 2025, the EIB Group signed €100 billion in new financing and advisory services for over 870 high-impact projects under eight core priorities that support EU policy objectives: climate action and the environment, digitalisation and technological innovation, security and defence, territorial cohesion, agriculture and the bioeconomy, social infrastructure, strong global partnerships and the savings and investments union.

Beyond long-term loans for large infrastructure, the EIB Group crowds in private investment for high-risk innovative projects and businesses, with a growing role in Europe’s markets for venture debt, venture capital, guarantees and securitisations.

The European Investment Fund (EIF) is the subsidiary of the EIB Group specialised in providing guarantees and equity to improve access to finance for small and medium-sized businesses and startups across Europe. Acting as an anchor investor, through its extensive network of partnering banks and investment funds, the EIF mobilises private investment and nurtures the ecosystem of venture capital funds to support innovative European entrepreneurs.

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InvestEU

The InvestEU Fund is deployed through implementing partners that will invest in projects using the EU budget guarantee of €26.2 billion. The entire budget guarantee will back the investment projects of the implementing partners, increase their risk-bearing capacity and thus mobilise at least €372 billion in additional investment.

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University of Southampton Joins £50 Million NIHR Consortium to Reduce Maternal Health Inequalities Across the UK

EuropaWire PR Editor — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:16:24 +0000

University of Southampton Joins £50 Million NIHR Consortium to Reduce Maternal Health Inequalities Across the UK

(IN BRIEF) The University of Southampton is joining a new £50 million National Institute for Health and Care Research programme designed to transform maternal health and reduce inequalities in maternity outcomes across the UK. The NIHR Inequalities Challenge Maternity Disparities Consortium, led by the Universities of Newcastle and Birmingham, brings together universities, NHS partners, community organisations and voluntary groups to address disparities affecting women, babies and families. Southampton will lead research focused on health before and between pregnancies, building on expertise from the NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre and working with minoritised communities and care providers to develop a practical national blueprint for improved care and support. The programme responds to persistent inequalities in maternal health, including the higher risk of death faced by Black women during or after pregnancy and poorer outcomes among families in deprived communities. Southampton will work with Queen’s University Belfast, University College London, integrated care boards, public contributors and Wessex Health Partners to generate evidence that can support better prevention, more equitable care and improved outcomes for mothers, children and families.

(PRESS RELEASE) SOUTHAMPTON, 9-Jun-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Southampton is taking part in a major new £50 million research programme from the National Institute for Health and Care Research aimed at transforming maternal health and reducing inequalities in maternity outcomes across the UK.

The programme, known as the NIHR Inequalities Challenge Maternity Disparities Consortium, is led by the Universities of Newcastle and Birmingham. It brings together higher education institutions, NHS partners, community groups and voluntary organisations to address persistent disparities affecting women, babies and families.

The NIHR has committed £50 million over five years to support research led by clinicians, academics and communities across the consortium. The initiative is being described as one of the most significant advances in maternal health research in a generation, arriving at a time of heightened national focus on maternity safety, equity and women’s experiences of care.

Maternal health inequalities remain a serious challenge for the NHS. In the UK, Black women continue to face a significantly higher risk of dying during or after pregnancy than white women, while women and families living in the most deprived communities continue to experience poorer outcomes.

As part of the consortium, the University of Southampton will lead research focused on health before and between pregnancies. The work will build on expertise from the NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre and will focus particularly on reducing maternity disparities experienced by minoritised groups.

The Southampton-led research will work closely with minoritised communities and care providers to evaluate a practical blueprint for improving care and support before and between pregnancies. The aim is to create evidence that can inform a national model of support for women, babies and families.

Professor Keith Godfrey, Theme Lead at the University of Southampton and the NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre, said good health before pregnancy can play an important role in improving outcomes during pregnancy and for babies.

“People who are healthy before they get pregnant have a higher chance of keeping healthy during pregnancy and of having healthier babies,” said Professor Godfrey. “Many health problems can be hard to fix once someone is already pregnant, so it’s important to provide care and support before and between pregnancies. No such system of care and support currently exists in the UK, so this research to develop a national ‘blueprint’ is urgently needed.”

The University of Southampton team will work in partnership with Queen’s University Belfast and University College London, as well as Hampshire and Isle of Wight and Central East Integrated Care Boards, public contributors and Wessex Health Partners.

Dr Danielle Schoenaker, Emerging Co-lead at the University of Southampton, said the development of a national blueprint for care before and between pregnancies could help create better long-term outcomes for mothers, children and families.

“Developing a national blueprint for care and support before and between pregnancies lays the foundation for healthier mothers, children, and families,” said Dr Schoenaker. “It can help mums and babies stay well and also builds a kinder, more supportive community where every family can have a better future.”

The programme is being launched at a critical moment for maternity care in the UK. National attention has increasingly turned to improving maternity safety, reducing inequalities and ensuring that women’s experiences of care are better understood and addressed.

The Government’s renewed Women’s Health Strategy has highlighted the need to improve care before and between pregnancies, particularly for marginalised communities. The consortium aims to generate the evidence, interventions and research capacity needed to turn national priorities into practical improvements for women, babies and families.

Professor Judith Rankin OBE, Consortium Co-lead for Research and Capacity Development from Newcastle University, said the investment offers an important opportunity to deliver meaningful change in pregnancy outcomes and maternity care.

“This funding represents a critical opportunity to make the step change we need to improve outcomes for women and their babies,” said Professor Rankin. “Alongside the research, the Consortium will be investing in tomorrow’s research leaders today to ensure we have the capacity to deliver on improving pregnancy outcomes, access to, and experience of, care.”

Professor Joht Singh Chandan, Consortium Co-lead for Research from the University of Birmingham, said the programme will focus on building evidence and ensuring that research leads to real-world improvements.

“National attention on maternity safety and equity has never been greater, but ambition must now be matched by evidence and implementation,” said Professor Chandan. “Through this consortium, we will work across the UK to understand what works, for whom and in what contexts, and to ensure that research leads to practical changes in care for the women, babies and families who need them most.”

Through its role in the consortium, the University of Southampton will contribute to a national effort to improve maternal health outcomes, strengthen support before and between pregnancies and reduce inequalities affecting minoritised and disadvantaged communities.

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Bayer Highlights Advances in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment Following Saudi Heart Association Research on Subclinical Atherosclerosis

EuropaWire PR Editor — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:00:19 +0000

Bayer Advancement in Cardiovascular Health Assessment

(IN BRIEF) Bayer has highlighted an important development in cardiovascular health assessment following the Saudi Heart Association’s recent publication recommending greater focus on the early detection of subclinical atherosclerosis in clinical practice. The research supports a more personalized approach to cardiovascular risk assessment, moving beyond the traditional binary model of primary and secondary prevention and helping identify individuals whose risk may be underestimated by conventional scoring tools. The Saudi Heart Association recommends validated non-invasive imaging methods such as coronary artery calcium scoring, coronary computed tomography angiography, carotid ultrasound and ankle-brachial index assessment to detect early atherosclerosis and support timely intervention. Bayer said the recommendations align with its broader cardiovascular health strategy and its partnership with the Saudi Heart Association, signed in 2024 to improve cardiac care in Saudi Arabia in alignment with Vision 2030. The collaboration focuses on early identification of at-risk patients, evidence-based risk management, local guideline implementation and improved patient outcomes.

(PRESS RELEASE) BASEL, 9-Jun-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Bayer has announced a new milestone in its work to support cardiovascular health, following the Saudi Heart Association’s recent publication focused on the early detection of subclinical atherosclerosis in clinical practice.

The research highlights subclinical atherosclerosis as an important opportunity to improve the prevention of cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke. The recommendations align with Bayer’s broader approach to cardiovascular health assessment, including its support for a more personalized understanding of risk and the use of advanced screening technologies to identify patients who may benefit from earlier intervention.

In many healthcare systems, cardiovascular disease risk assessment continues to be structured around a binary distinction between primary and secondary prevention. Primary prevention focuses on measures taken before a first cardiovascular event, while secondary prevention refers to actions taken after an event such as a heart attack or stroke has already occurred.

The Saudi Heart Association’s publication points to subclinical atherosclerosis assessment as a way to improve risk re-stratification, particularly for individuals who may not be accurately classified by traditional risk scores alone. By identifying early signs of atherosclerosis before symptoms or major events occur, healthcare professionals may be better positioned to tailor prevention strategies and intervene earlier.

“The most important step we can take to reduce deaths from cardiovascular disease is to help more people understand their risk. When people know their risk, they are better enabled to take action to address it,” said Dr. Ricardo Salazar, Head of Medical, Consumer Health division of Bayer. “As we highlighted in previous studies, a more modern, personalized approach to assessing cardiovascular disease risk is not simply a binary consideration. We are thrilled to see the Saudi Heart Association’s endorsement of systematic screening for subclinical atherosclerosis as a means to enhance risk stratification and primary prevention strategies.”

Cardiovascular disease remains a major public health challenge globally and is the leading cause of mortality in Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Heart Association noted that atherosclerosis is the main underlying cause of cardiovascular disease and that patients in Saudi Arabia experience cardiovascular events nearly a decade earlier than their Western counterparts.

“Atherosclerosis is the leading underlying cause of cardiovascular disease (CVD), which remains the primary cause of mortality in Saudi Arabia. Saudi patients experience CVD events nearly a decade earlier than their Western counterparts. Given the limitations of traditional risk assessment tools, there is a growing need to detect subclinical atherosclerosis to refine risk stratification and improve primary prevention strategies, particularly in younger and asymptomatic individuals,” said Prof. Dr. Waleed Al Habeeb, President of the Saudi Heart Association.

The Saudi Heart Association’s research supports the use of validated, non-invasive imaging tools to assess subclinical atherosclerosis. These include coronary artery calcium scoring, coronary computed tomography angiography, carotid ultrasound and ankle-brachial index assessment. The recommendations aim to help integrate evidence-based cardiovascular risk evaluation into routine clinical practice, giving healthcare providers additional tools to personalize prevention and improve patient outcomes.

Bayer and the Saudi Heart Association signed a partnership in 2024 to strengthen cooperation in cardiac care in Saudi Arabia, in alignment with Vision 2030. The partnership focuses on early detection of at-risk patients who may present with a combination of modifiable and non-modifiable cardiovascular risk factors.

Modifiable risk factors include hypertension, smoking, poor diet, physical inactivity and high cholesterol. Non-modifiable factors include age, family history, gender and genetic predisposition. The collaboration also prioritizes evidence-based early risk management, implementation of local clinical guidelines and the alignment of resources to support better patient outcomes.

“Bayer is committed to advancing cardiovascular health through collaboration with healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers worldwide,” said Gasser Yousry, Commercial Lead KSA, Consumer Health division of Bayer. “We believe that through collective efforts and the adoption of cutting-edge screening technologies, we can make significant strides in preventing cardiovascular incidents and enhancing the quality of life for millions.”

Bayer’s work in cardiovascular health reflects its wider mission in healthcare and nutrition. The company’s Consumer Health division continues to collaborate with medical societies and healthcare stakeholders to support earlier risk recognition, prevention-focused care and improved understanding of cardiovascular disease progression.

Bayer is a global life sciences company with core competencies in healthcare and nutrition. Under its mission “Health for all, Hunger for none,” the company develops products and services designed to help address major challenges linked to population growth, aging and sustainable development. In fiscal 2025, Bayer employed around 88,000 people and recorded sales of €45.6 billion, with research and development expenses of €5.8 billion.

About Bayer
Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition. In line with its mission, “Health for all, Hunger for none,” the company’s products and services are designed to help people and the planet thrive by supporting efforts to master the major challenges presented by a growing and aging global population. Bayer is committed to driving sustainable development and generating a positive impact with its businesses. At the same time, the Group aims to increase its earning power and create value through innovation and growth. The Bayer brand stands for trust, reliability and quality throughout the world. In fiscal 2025, the Group employed around 88,000 people and had sales of 45.6 billion euros. R&D expenses amounted to 5.8 billion euros. For more information, go to www.bayer.com.

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Bayer AG is a holding company with operating subsidiaries worldwide. References to “Bayer” or “the company” herein may refer to one or more subsidiaries as context requires.

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Horizon Europe Funding Supports Liverpool’s Role in Plasma Accelerators, Digital Twins and Sustainable Research Facilities

EuropaWire PR Editor — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:36:12 +0000

Horizon Europe Funding Supports Liverpool’s Role in Plasma Accelerators, Digital Twins and Sustainable Research Facilities

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool has secured more than €1 million in Horizon Europe funding through its involvement in four newly awarded projects focused on shaping the future of European research infrastructures. The funding is part of a broader €25 million programme involving leading laboratories, universities, research facilities and industrial partners across Europe. Led at Liverpool by Professor Carsten P Welsch from the Department of Physics and the Cockcroft Institute, the projects cover plasma accelerator infrastructure, future accelerator technologies, AI-generated digital twins and sustainability tools for major scientific facilities. EuPRAXIA will advance distributed plasma accelerator research infrastructure, while EPITA will develop breakthrough accelerator technologies and strengthen industry collaboration. TwinRISE will create trustworthy digital twins for research, healthcare and energy infrastructures, and iRIS, coordinated by CERN, will develop AI-powered methods to improve the environmental performance of research facilities. The awards reinforce Liverpool’s leadership in accelerator science, particle physics and international research collaboration, supporting Europe’s next generation of major scientific infrastructures.

(PRESS RELEASE) LIVERPOOL, 9-Jun-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Liverpool has secured more than €1 million in Horizon Europe funding through its role in four newly awarded European research infrastructure projects. The funding forms part of a wider €25 million programme bringing together leading laboratories, universities, research facilities and industrial partners across Europe.

The four projects will support the development of future research infrastructures in areas including plasma accelerator technology, accelerator innovation, AI-generated digital twins and sustainability tools for major scientific facilities. At the University of Liverpool, all four projects are led by Professor Carsten P Welsch from the Department of Physics and the Cockcroft Institute.

The awards strengthen Liverpool’s position in accelerator science, particle physics and research infrastructure development, while supporting Europe’s efforts to build more advanced, sustainable and industry-connected scientific facilities.

One of the projects, EuPRAXIA, is a major European initiative focused on establishing a distributed research infrastructure based on plasma accelerator technology. Plasma accelerators use waves in ionized gas to accelerate particles over much shorter distances than traditional accelerator systems. This approach could enable more compact research facilities for applications in science, medicine and industry. Liverpool has been involved in EuPRAXIA for more than 10 years and will lead dissemination for the project, while continuing related work on beam and plasma diagnostics, facility design and optimisation.

The second project, EPITA, or Enabling Partnerships for Innovation and Accelerator Technology Advancement, will develop a portfolio of breakthrough technologies for future accelerator-based research infrastructures. The project aims to help Europe create accelerator systems that are higher performing, more sustainable and more cost-effective, while strengthening the continent’s high-tech industrial supply chains. The University of Liverpool will lead the work package focused on co-creation with industry.

The third project, TwinRISE, will develop trustworthy AI-generated digital twins for research, healthcare and energy infrastructures. Digital twins are advanced virtual models of physical systems that can be used to test new ideas, predict performance, reduce downtime and support safer decision-making before changes are made in real-world environments. Liverpool will lead training, capacity building and exploitation activities, helping researchers, operators, SMEs and industrial partners learn how to use and further develop the new digital twin tools.

The fourth project, iRIS, or Intelligent Research Infrastructure Sustainability, will focus on improving the environmental performance of large scientific facilities. Coordinated by CERN, the project will develop AI-powered tools and practical methods to enhance sustainability throughout the lifecycle of research infrastructures. Liverpool will lead communication, engagement and inclusion activities for iRIS.

“These four awards are a major recognition of Liverpool’s leadership in accelerator science, research infrastructure innovation and international collaboration. Modern research infrastructures are among the most ambitious investments society makes in science. They need world-leading technology, but also skilled people, industrial partnerships, sustainable design, trusted data systems and public engagement,” said Professor Welsch.

“Liverpool is helping to shape all of these areas. We will contribute to the accelerators, digital tools, sustainability methods and innovation pathways that future multi-billion-pound facilities will depend on. This is exactly the kind of challenge that the Cockcroft Institute was set up to address,” he added.

The new Horizon Europe funding further reinforces Particle Physics, including Accelerator Science, as one of the University of Liverpool’s Research Frontiers. The projects are expected to help Europe prepare the next generation of research infrastructures and ensure that major scientific investments deliver value for science, society and the economy.

The lead image for the announcement features the CLARA test facility at Daresbury Laboratory, credited to STFC.

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Airbus Presents U145, Ravenstorm and Eurodrone as Part of Expanded European Defence Drone Portfolio

EuropaWire PR Editor — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:19:25 +0000

Airbus Presents U145, Ravenstorm and Eurodrone as Part of Expanded European Defence Drone Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) Airbus is presenting one of Europe’s most extensive uncrewed aerial systems portfolios at ILA Berlin, showcasing technologies designed to support modern defence operations and sovereign European air power. The company’s display includes the new U145, an autonomous version of the H145 helicopter developed for cargo supply and adaptable to roles such as disaster management, firefighting, surveillance and drone mothership operations. Airbus is also highlighting its uncrewed collaborative combat aircraft family, including the U760 Ravenstorm, a full-scale combat drone concept designed for air-to-surface strikes, air-to-air defence and electronic warfare, and the U740 Valkyrie, developed with Kratos for the German Air Force and intended for operational experimentation and teaming with Eurofighter by 2029. The portfolio also includes light tactical systems such as Aliaca, Flexrotor and Capa-X, the U680 Bird of Prey drone interceptor, and the U950 Eurodrone, a long-endurance ISTAR platform scheduled for first flight in 2029. Airbus’ MARS mission system provides an AI-supported autonomy layer for several platforms, while the company’s new “U” naming structure standardises its uncrewed systems portfolio across its Helicopters and Defence and Space divisions.

(PRESS RELEASE) BERLIN, 9-Jun-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus is showcasing one of Europe’s most comprehensive uncrewed aerial systems portfolios at this year’s International Aerospace Exhibition in Berlin, highlighting a broad range of autonomous and remotely operated platforms designed to meet evolving defence requirements.

At ILA Berlin, Airbus is presenting technologies that span tactical drones, uncrewed helicopters, drone interceptors, uncrewed collaborative combat aircraft and long-endurance remotely piloted systems. The portfolio demonstrates Airbus’ focus on sovereign European air power and its ability to provide a full spectrum of uncrewed capabilities for modern defence operations.

Two major innovations are central to the company’s display. The first is the newly introduced U145, an autonomous and uncrewed version of the proven H145 helicopter. The second is the U760 Ravenstorm, a combat drone designed to operate alongside fighter pilots in missions including air-to-air combat, air-to-ground strikes and electronic warfare.

“Whatever uncrewed or ‘drone’ capability our customers need to strengthen sovereign air power, we deliver,” said Mike Schoellhorn, CEO of Airbus Defence and Space. “Our portfolio ranges from rapid-response drone interceptors and various tactical drones, autonomous cargo helicopters to uncrewed fighter aircraft UCCAs (Uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft) operating co-operatively with crewed fighter jets. On the other side of the spectrum we have the Eurodrone, our very high payload and very long endurance ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance) platform. Airbus provides the entire envelope of uncrewed capabilities required for modern multi-domain warfare. All our systems come with open architectures and a European mission system compatible with the wider European and international defence ecosystem.”

The Airbus U145 is being developed as a mission-agnostic platform for both civil and military applications. Its main role is expected to be high-volume cargo supply, but its modular architecture allows adaptation for disaster response, firefighting, armed scouting, surveillance and operation as a drone mothership for air-launched effects.

Airbus is also presenting its uncrewed collaborative combat aircraft family through the U760 Ravenstorm and U740 Valkyrie. These systems build on more than two decades of Airbus experience in uncrewed collaborative combat, beginning with the Barracuda demonstrator, which made its first flight 20 years ago and introduced design principles that helped shape this class of aircraft.

The U760 Ravenstorm represents the next stage in Airbus’ roadmap toward a scalable family of uncrewed collaborative combat aircraft. The full-scale model on display at ILA has a wingspan of 10 meters and a length of 13 meters. Designed for multi-domain missions, Ravenstorm is being developed for air-to-surface strikes using precision-guided munitions, air-to-air defence with long- and medium-range missiles, and electronic warfare, including suppression of enemy air defences and non-kinetic jamming for offensive counter-air missions. Ravenstorm is expected to become available in the early 2030s.

The U740 Valkyrie is being developed in cooperation with Kratos and is equipped with Airbus’ proprietary MARS, or Multiplatform Autonomous Reconfigurable and Secure Mission System. The aircraft is intended to provide the German Air Force with an operational and sovereign uncrewed collaborative combat capability by 2029. It will support operational experimentation, initial air-to-ground capabilities and teaming with the Eurofighter.

Airbus is also displaying a range of light tactical drones designed for surveillance, intelligence gathering and operational flexibility. The U010 Aliaca is a 25 kg uncrewed aerial system capable of carrying up to 3 kg of equipment for six hours, supporting imagery and reconnaissance missions. The U030 Flexrotor, also weighing 25 kg, can carry up to 8 kg of payload for 12 to 14 hours, making it suitable for long-endurance operations. The U050 Capa-X is a 120 kg system with the ability to carry up to 20 kg of equipment and can be adapted for different missions, environments and terrain conditions.

The company is also highlighting the U680 Bird of Prey, an uncrewed drone interceptor designed to counter massed aerial threats. The system can engage and neutralise multiple mid-sized one-way attack drones during a mission. Bird of Prey completed its first demonstration flight in March 2026, nine months after the project began, and Airbus plans additional flights during 2026 to further operationalise the platform. The system will be made available to armed forces seeking a national defence solution against drone threats.

A key part of Airbus’ uncrewed systems portfolio is the MARS mission system, which provides the intelligence layer for Ravenstorm, Valkyrie and Bird of Prey. MARS includes an AI-supported software core that enables platform autonomy and is designed to scale across the broader Airbus uncrewed portfolio. Airbus also intends to integrate MARS into the U950 Eurodrone.

The U950 Eurodrone is Europe’s first strategic Large Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft System. As a Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance platform, Eurodrone is designed to provide independent strategic ISTAR capabilities, early warning and anti-submarine warfare functions. The programme is progressing toward a scheduled first flight in 2029.

Airbus has also introduced a consistent naming system for its uncrewed portfolio. Following the existing use of “A” for fixed-wing aircraft and “H” for helicopters, the company is applying the “U” prefix to uncrewed systems across its Helicopters and Defence and Space divisions. The new naming structure is intended to simplify and unify Airbus’ product families across the full range of uncrewed aerial systems.

Through its presence at ILA Berlin, Airbus is demonstrating a broad, modular and sovereign European UAS portfolio built for modern multi-domain defence requirements, from tactical reconnaissance and drone interception to autonomous logistics and collaborative combat operations.

Note to editors
Airbus already uses a consistent naming logic across its product families: “A” for fixed-wing aircraft, “H” for helicopters. Extending this logic with a “U”-prefix for uncrewed systems streamlines the naming across our divisions. The renamed portfolio spans both our Helicopters and Defence and Space divisions, covering the full range of uncrewed aerial systems Airbus offers. For more information on the new product names, visit our website.

Media Contacts:

Christian Dörr
AIRBUS | Defence and Space
+49 170 560 2668
christian.doerr@airbus.com

Jörg Michel
Airbus Helicopters
+49 151 264 509 97
joerg.michel@airbus.com

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Siemens SENTRON 3QD2 Circuit Breaker Gains Silicon Carbide Technology from Infineon for Faster Power Protection

EuropaWire PR Editor — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:59:13 +0000

SENTRON 3QD2 semiconductor circuit breaker

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and Infineon Technologies are collaborating to advance semiconductor circuit breaker technology for data centers, industrial production facilities and battery storage systems. Under the partnership, Infineon will supply silicon carbide power modules for Siemens’ SENTRON 3QD2 semiconductor circuit breakers, helping improve efficiency, power density and reliability in power-critical environments. Semiconductor circuit breakers use electronic components and smart protection algorithms to interrupt current during faults such as short circuits or overloads, operating in the microsecond range and up to 1,000 times faster than conventional electromechanical circuit breakers. This fast response is especially important for direct current grids, AI data centers, factories and battery systems, where electrical failures can cause downtime, data loss or hardware damage. By integrating Infineon’s 62 mm CoolSiC™ MOSFET module 1200 V into Siemens’ protection concepts, the companies aim to support more resilient, efficient and future-ready power infrastructure while helping industrial and infrastructure operators adopt direct current systems, reduce energy consumption and advance decarbonization. A demo of the SENTRON 3QD2 will be exhibited at Infineon’s booth during PCIM Europe 2026 in Nuremberg.

(PRESS RELEASE) ZUG, 9-Jun-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Infineon Technologies AG and Siemens AG are collaborating to strengthen electrical protection in power-critical environments such as data centers, industrial production facilities and battery storage systems. As part of the partnership, Infineon will supply silicon carbide power modules for Siemens’ SENTRON 3QD2 semiconductor circuit breakers, supporting higher efficiency, greater power density and improved reliability.

The collaboration brings together Infineon’s expertise in silicon carbide semiconductor technology and Siemens’ capabilities in power distribution and infrastructure protection. The companies aim to address the growing need for fast, reliable and energy-efficient electrical protection as data centers, factories and industrial infrastructure become increasingly electrified and complex.

Semiconductor circuit breakers, also known as solid-state circuit breakers, are electronic protection devices that interrupt current flow in the event of faults such as short circuits or overloads. Unlike traditional electromechanical circuit breakers, which use mechanical components and typically operate on a millisecond timescale, Siemens’ SENTRON 3QD2 uses semiconductor components and intelligent protection algorithms to interrupt current in the microsecond range. This makes the system up to 1,000 times faster than conventional circuit breaker technologies.

The ultra-fast response is particularly important for direct current grids and other high-performance electrical systems, where even a brief delay during a fault can lead to costly downtime, data loss or damage to expensive hardware. In applications such as AI data centers, industrial manufacturing sites and battery storage facilities, faster protection can support greater system availability and operational continuity.

“AI data centers and factories are becoming increasingly electrified and complex. This increases vulnerability to electrical failures and drives the demand for more sustainable, efficient and reliable power distribution systems,” said Andreas Weisl, Executive Vice President and Chief Sales Officer of Industrial and Infrastructure at Infineon. “By combining our advanced silicon carbide technology with Siemens’ expertise in power distribution, we are addressing this demand to ensure fast, safe and reliable operations in power-critical environments.”

Infineon’s 62 mm CoolSiC™ MOSFET module 1200 V will be integrated into Siemens’ advanced protection concepts. The use of silicon carbide technology is intended to enhance the efficiency and performance of the SENTRON 3QD2 semiconductor circuit breaker while supporting the development of more resilient and future-ready power infrastructure.

Siemens said its direct current portfolio is designed to improve energy efficiency and enable the development of more robust infrastructure for industrial and infrastructure applications. Direct current systems can help reduce energy consumption and material use, while the integration of batteries can significantly reduce peak power requirements.

“Our new direct current portfolio offers innovative solutions that not only improve energy efficiency but also enable the development of resilient, future-proof infrastructure,” said Markus Grabmeier, CEO Electrical Products at Siemens Smart Infrastructure. “Direct current applications can decrease energy consumption and substantially cut material usage. By integrating batteries, peak power can also be significantly reduced. With this approach, we are making a decisive contribution to the decarbonization of our industries, while reinforcing our commitment to developing technologies that deliver tangible value to our customers and society.”

The partnership supports the increasing adoption of direct current grids and highly electrified infrastructure. These systems require protection technologies that combine speed, precision and reliability to maintain safe operation and avoid failures in mission-critical environments.

By combining Infineon’s silicon carbide modules with Siemens’ semiconductor circuit breaker platform, the two companies aim to support operators of data centers, factories and battery storage systems as they modernize power distribution infrastructure and work toward higher efficiency, resilience and decarbonization.

A demonstration of the Siemens SENTRON 3QD2 semiconductor circuit breaker will be shown at Infineon’s booth at PCIM Europe 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany, from June 9 to 11. Infineon will present its decarbonization and digitalization solutions in Hall 7, Booth 470.

Infineon at PCIM Europe 2026
PCIM Europe will take place in Nuremberg, Germany, from 9 to 11 June 2026. Infineon will present its products and solutions for decarbonization and digitalization in hall 7, booth 470. For press inquiries, please contact media.relations@infineon.com. Industry analysts interested in a briefing can email MarketResearch.Relations@infineon.com. Information about Infineon’s PCIM 2026 show highlights is available at www.infineon.com/pcim.

Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI) is shaping the market for intelligent, adaptive infrastructure for today and the future. It addresses the pressing challenges of urbanization and climate change by connecting energy systems, buildings, and industries. SI provides customers with a comprehensive end-to-end portfolio from a single source – with products, systems, solutions, and services from the point of power generation all the way to consumption. With an increasingly digitalized ecosystem, it helps customers thrive and communities progress while contributing toward protecting the planet. To protect this journey, we foster holistic cybersecurity to ensure secure and reliable operations. Siemens Smart Infrastructure has its global headquarters in Zug, Switzerland. As of September 30, 2025, the business had around 79,400 employees worldwide.

Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility, and healthcare. The company’s purpose is to create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more livable, and transportation more sustainable. A leader in industrial AI, Siemens leverages its deep domain know-how to apply AI – including generative AI – to real-world applications, making AI accessible and impactful for customers across diverse industries. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. In fiscal 2025, which ended on September 30, 2025, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €78.9 billion and net income of €10.4 billion. As of September 30, 2025, the company employed around 318,000 people worldwide on the basis of continuing operations. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.

About Infineon
Infineon Technologies AG is a global semiconductor leader in power systems and IoT. Infineon drives decarbonization and digitalization with its products and solutions. The Company had around 57,000 employees worldwide (end of September 2025) and generated revenue of about €14.7 billion in the 2025 fiscal year (ending 30 September). Infineon is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: IFX) and in the USA on the OTCQX International over-the-counter market (ticker symbol: IFNNY).

Media Contacts:

Christian Wilson
Siemens Smart Infrastructure
+49 172 1385608
christian_stuart.wilson@siemens.com

Veronika Seifried
Infineon Technologies AG
+49 89 23461662
veronika.seifried@infineon.com

SOURCE: Siemens

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Naples and EIB Sign Financing Agreement to Advance Social Housing, Energy Efficiency and Public Infrastructure Renewal

EuropaWire PR Editor — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:42:19 +0000

Naples and EIB Sign Financing Agreement to Advance Social Housing, Energy Efficiency and Public Infrastructure Renewal

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and the City of Naples have signed a €40 million financing agreement to support urban regeneration, social development and climate transition projects under Naples’ 2025–2027 Investment Programme. Structured as a framework loan, the financing will contribute to a wider investment package worth approximately €95.6 million, covering affordable housing, energy efficiency upgrades for public buildings, improvements to public spaces, sustainable mobility, renewable energy development and the enhancement of the city’s historic centre. A major focus will be social housing, including the construction and upgrading of affordable rental units in the Pianura and Chiaiano districts, alongside measures to renew existing housing stock, support social inclusion and strengthen suburban communities. The programme will also fund green areas, schools, social facilities, sports infrastructure, theatres and libraries. The agreement continues the EIB’s wider support for Naples and Campania, following previous financing for the Phlegraean Fields and Ischia reconstruction and a 2018 agreement that supported metro trains, public lighting efficiency and road safety improvements in Naples.

(PRESS RELEASE) LUXEMBOURG, 9-Jun-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Investment Bank and the City of Naples have signed a €40 million financing agreement to support a broad programme of urban regeneration, social development and climate transition across the city.

The financing will contribute to the implementation of Naples’ 2025–2027 Investment Programme, helping fund priority projects focused on affordable housing, energy efficiency, public infrastructure, historic preservation, sustainable mobility and the renewal of public spaces. The operation is structured as a framework loan and forms part of the city’s wider urban strategy, including its Three-Year Investment Programme and the Strategic Guidance Document “For a fair, sustainable, liveable and attractive city.”

The planned investments have a total value of approximately €95.6 million, with €40 million provided by the EIB. The projects include the construction of new affordable housing units, the refurbishment and energy efficiency improvement of public buildings and the enhancement of Naples’ historic centre.

The agreement will support interventions in several areas of the city through programmes aimed at restoring buildings and public spaces, expanding renewable energy use, improving sustainable mobility and modernising public services. In the historic centre, the investments will help protect and enhance Naples’ architectural heritage through restoration works that respect the city’s original features and urban identity.

“This agreement with the EIB represents a fundamental step for the future of Naples and fits perfectly within our vision of a more equitable, sustainable city closer to people’s needs,” said Gaetano Manfredi, Mayor of Naples. “Thanks to these resources, we will be able to accelerate the implementation of our Three-Year Plan, taking concrete action both on the protection of our extraordinary historic centre. Investing in social housing, schools and public spaces means improving the quality of life of our citizens and making Naples a major European capital, ready to face the challenge of the ecological transition.”

Social housing will be a central part of the investment programme. The initiative includes the construction and refurbishment of housing at controlled prices, the renewal of existing housing stock and the integration of ecological transition principles into residential development. It will also support measures designed to foster social inclusion and strengthen the civic economy in suburban areas.

In particular, the EIB financing will support the construction and upgrading of affordable rental housing in the Pianura and Chiaiano districts. These interventions are intended to expand access to housing while contributing to the renewal of urban areas beyond the city centre.

“With this agreement, the EIB strengthens its role as a strategic co-financier of the City of Naples’ investments, supporting the renewal of public infrastructure – including new affordable housing units — and contributing to making the city more resilient to climate change,” said Gelsomina Vigliotti, EIB Vice-President. “The operation confirms the EIB’s growing commitment to interventions that contribute to the economic and social development of southern Italy.”

The programme also includes investments in green areas and public spaces, as well as the construction and upgrading of public buildings such as schools, social facilities and sports infrastructure. New cultural spaces, including theatres and libraries, are also planned as part of the wider regeneration effort.

The agreement adds to the EIB’s broader support for Naples and the Campania region. It follows earlier EIB-backed interventions related to the reconstruction and safety of the Phlegraean Fields area and the island of Ischia, as well as a 2018 agreement with the City of Naples that helped strengthen sustainable mobility through the purchase of new metro trains, energy efficiency measures for public lighting and road safety improvements.

Through the new financing, the EIB and the City of Naples aim to accelerate investments that improve quality of life, support climate resilience, preserve cultural heritage and promote more inclusive and sustainable urban development.

EIB Group

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group is the financing arm of the European Union, owned by the 27 Member States, and one of the largest multilateral development banks in the world. In 2025, the EIB Group signed €100 billion in new financing and advisory services for over 870 high-impact projects under eight core priorities that support EU policy objectives: climate action and the environment, digitalisation and technological innovation, security and defence, territorial cohesion, agriculture and the bioeconomy, social infrastructure, strong global partnerships and the savings and investments union. With regard to Italy, in 2025 the EIB Group signed 105 new financing agreements for a total of €12.3 billion. Beyond long-term loans for large infrastructure, the EIB Group crowds in private investment for high-risk innovative projects and businesses, with a growing role in Europe’s markets for venture debt, venture capital, guarantees and securitisations.

Media Contact:

Lorenzo Squintani
l.squintani@eib.org
+352437982528

Press Office
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+352 43791

SOURCE: European Investment Bank

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EIB Supports Finnish Deep-Tech Company Wirepas in Developing Resilient Digital Infrastructure Networks

EuropaWire PR Editor — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:27:02 +0000

European Investment Bank

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank is providing €24 million in venture debt financing to Wirepas, a Finnish deep-tech company developing wireless connectivity software for large-scale industrial and commercial Internet of Things applications. Backed by the InvestEU programme and aligned with the EIB Group’s TechEU initiative, the financing will support Wirepas’ research, development and innovation activities in Finland and France, as well as its business growth in Europe and beyond. Wirepas’ technology enables millions of devices to connect and communicate directly with each other without depending on traditional mobile networks, making it possible to build cost-efficient, ultra-resilient wireless networks for critical infrastructure such as energy grids, factories, buildings and cities. At the core of the company’s technology is NR+, an open 5G standard for connecting large numbers of devices with high reliability and low energy use. The EIB said the investment supports Europe’s goals of strengthening digital sovereignty, secure connectivity, energy-efficient technologies and industrial transformation.

(PRESS RELEASE) LUXEMBOURG, 9-Jun-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Investment Bank is providing €24 million in financing to Wirepas, a Finnish deep-tech company developing wireless connectivity software for large-scale industrial and commercial Internet of Things applications.

The financing will support Wirepas’ research, development and innovation activities in Finland and France, while also helping the company expand its business in Europe and international markets. The operation is backed by the InvestEU programme and also supports the EIB Group’s TechEU initiative.

Wirepas develops software that enables large numbers of devices to connect and communicate directly with one another without relying on traditional mobile network infrastructure. This decentralized approach makes it possible to build massive, resilient and cost-efficient wireless networks that can support critical infrastructure and industrial applications.

The company’s technology is designed for environments where large numbers of devices must share real-time data securely and reliably. Potential use cases include energy grids, factories, buildings, cities and other infrastructure networks where connectivity, resilience and efficiency are increasingly important.

The EIB financing is being provided as venture debt, a form of long-term financing designed for innovative and fast-growing companies. Venture debt can complement venture capital and other equity investment while helping companies fund growth and innovation without immediate significant dilution for existing shareholders.

“Europe needs to scale technologies that can connect millions of devices reliably and at low cost,” said Yu Zhang, EIB Head of Division for Deep Tech, Digital and Life Sciences. “Companies like Wirepas will help build the next generation of digital systems for industry, energy and cities. This is fully in line with Europe’s goals to strengthen digital sovereignty and accelerate the deployment of secure, energy-efficient technologies.”

At the core of Wirepas’ technology is NR+, an open 5G standard designed to connect very large numbers of devices. The standard allows millions of devices to operate within the same network while maintaining high reliability and low energy consumption. This supports the European Union’s broader goals around digital infrastructure, industrial innovation, secure connectivity and sustainable technology deployment.

“Resilient scalable connectivity is becoming a cornerstone of Europe’s digital infrastructure,” said Teppo Hemiä, Chief Executive Officer of Wirepas. “With the support of the EIB, we can accelerate the development and deployment of Wirepas technology across Europe and beyond, enabling industries and cities to connect millions of devices securely and efficiently. This financing strengthens our ability to innovate in Europe while supporting Europe’s ambitions for digital sovereignty and sustainable industrial transformation.”

The financing contributes to the InvestEU programme’s objective of promoting research, development and innovation across Europe. It also aligns with the EIB Group’s broader focus on digitalisation, technological innovation, climate action, security, industrial competitiveness and the mobilisation of private investment for high-risk innovative companies.

The EIB Group is the financing arm of the European Union and is owned by the 27 EU Member States. In 2025, the Group signed €100 billion in new financing and advisory services for more than 870 high-impact projects across core policy priorities including climate action, digitalisation, technological innovation, security and defence, agriculture and the bioeconomy, social infrastructure, global partnerships and the savings and investments union.

The European Investment Fund, the EIB Group’s specialised subsidiary, supports small and medium-sized companies and startups across Europe through guarantees and equity investments. It also helps mobilise private investment and strengthen Europe’s venture capital ecosystem, including through initiatives such as the European Tech Champions Initiative.

Through the new financing, Wirepas aims to accelerate development of ultra-resilient, massive-scale wireless networks that can strengthen Europe’s digital infrastructure and support the next generation of industrial IoT systems.

EIB Group

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group is the financing arm of the European Union, owned by the 27 Member States, and one of the largest multilateral development banks in the world. In 2025, the EIB Group signed €100 billion in new financing and advisory services for over 870 high-impact projects under eight core priorities that support EU policy objectives: climate action and the environment, digitalisation and technological innovation, security and defence, territorial cohesion, agriculture and the bioeconomy, social infrastructure, strong global partnerships and the savings and investments union. Beyond long-term loans for large infrastructure, the EIB Group crowds in private investment for high-risk innovative projects and businesses, with a growing role in Europe’s markets for venture debt, venture capital, guarantees and securitisations.

In 2023, the EIF together with six Member States (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium and the Netherlands) launched the European Tech Champions Initiative, a fund-of-funds to scale up innovative startups. To date, this initiative has already enabled the creation of 15 European venture capital mega-funds and scaled up 43 companies, including 11 unicorns (with more than €1 billion in capital).

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InvestEU

The InvestEU programme provides the European Union with long-term funding by leveraging substantial private and public funds in support of a sustainable recovery. It also helps crowd in private investment for the European Union’s strategic priorities such as the European Green Deal and the digital transition. InvestEU brings all EU financial instruments previously available for supporting investments within the European Union together under one roof, making funding for investment projects in Europe simpler, more efficient and more flexible. The programme consists of three components: the InvestEU Fund, the InvestEU Advisory Hub, and the InvestEU Portal. The InvestEU Fund is deployed through implementing partners that will invest in projects using the EU budget guarantee of €26.2 billion. The entire budget guarantee will back the investment projects of the implementing partners, increase their risk-bearing capacity and thus mobilise at least €372 billion in additional investment.

Wirepas

Wirepas is a global leader in IoT connectivity, delivering the invisible infrastructure behind ultra-resilient, infinitely scalable mesh networks for large-scale, mission-critical industrial and commercial deployments. Its product, the Wirepas Platform, is based on the principles of NR+, making it globally accessible, standards-based and interoperable. Already running in more than 20 million devices worldwide, including the largest mesh network of over one million smart electricity meters, it is proven across diverse real-world monitoring and control applications.

Media Contact:

Thomas Eriksson
t.eriksson@ext.eib.org

Press Office
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SOURCE: European Investment Bank

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Scania Presents Protected Mobility, Battlefield Power and Lifecycle Support Solutions for Defence Customers

EuropaWire PR Editor — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:56:52 +0000

Scania logistics truck in demanding terrain

(IN BRIEF) Scania will showcase its latest defence solutions at Eurosatory in Paris under the theme “Designed to perform, built to deliver,” presenting technologies focused on protected mobility, hybrid battlefield power, modular logistics, Power Solutions and Integrated Logistic Support. The company’s display will include a heavy equipment tractor with CrewCab, a new modular protected cab concept, a next-generation 13-litre inline engine, a 16-litre V8 engine, an e-machine for hybrid or fully electric propulsion, a 4×4 air defence vehicle, a 4×4 hybrid vehicle with military equipment powering capability and a multi-role 8×8 logistics truck. A key launch will be Scania’s modular protected cab, developed to combine crew protection, mobility, ergonomics, visibility and operational availability in demanding defence environments. The company will also highlight a hybrid vehicle capable of silent power generation for external equipment, reducing the need for diesel generators and supporting operations where infrastructure is limited. Scania will additionally present its Integrated Logistic Support portfolio, covering services such as supply support, technical documentation, training, maintenance, repair, configuration management and obsolescence management, helping defence customers keep vehicles operational throughout their lifecycle.

(PRESS RELEASE) SÖDERTÄLJE, 9-Jun-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Scania will present a broad range of defence solutions at this year’s Eurosatory in Paris, highlighting technologies designed for demanding operations where protection, availability, flexibility and sustained performance are essential.

Under the theme “Designed to perform, built to deliver”, Scania will demonstrate how its modular vehicle architecture, wide powertrain portfolio and global support network can help defence customers meet operational requirements across peace, crisis and conflict scenarios. The company’s display will cover protected mobility, battlefield power, modular logistics, Power Solutions and Integrated Logistic Support.

At Eurosatory, Scania will showcase its defence offering across both indoor and outdoor displays. In Hall 6, stand J244, visitors will be able to see a heavy equipment tractor with CrewCab in 8×4/4 configuration, the company’s protected cab and modular protected cab concept, a Power Solutions display featuring Scania’s next-generation 13-litre inline engine, 16-litre V8 engine and e-machine for hybrid or fully electric propulsion, as well as an Integrated Logistic Support experience table presenting Scania’s defence service portfolio.

The outdoor display at ExtPe6a, stand D194, will include a 4×4 vehicle equipped with an air defence system, a 4×4 hybrid vehicle with military equipment powering capabilities and a multi-role 8×8 logistics truck.

“Defence customers need solutions that perform in demanding operations and continue to deliver over time. At Eurosatory, we are showing how Scania’s modular system, powertrain expertise and global support capability come together to support operational availability, flexibility and resilience,” said Stefano Fedel, Head of Commercial at Scania.

Eurosatory, first held in 1967, has become one of the world’s benchmark events for defence and security, bringing together key players from the international defence ecosystem. For Scania, the event provides a platform to demonstrate how proven commercial technologies, modularity and support services can be adapted for defence needs.

One of Scania’s main launches at the event is its new modular protected cab, developed to combine crew protection, mobility and operational performance in demanding defence environments. The cab represents a further development of Scania’s defence portfolio and shows how the company’s modular vehicle platform can be adapted to meet evolving mission requirements.

The protected cab has been engineered for operations where crew safety, visibility, driver control, ergonomics and operational readiness are critical. It is designed to support performance in difficult terrain, harsh weather and continuous operations, while maintaining the protection levels required for military applications.

Scania will also place strong emphasis on its hybrid truck, which introduces additional flexibility for defence operations by combining mobility with battlefield power capability. The hybrid solution is designed to support both vehicle movement and local power generation in the field.

The vehicle can provide silent power for external equipment, reducing reliance on traditional diesel generators and supporting operations in areas where infrastructure is limited or unavailable. This capability can be particularly valuable in field environments where reduced noise, lower idling requirements and independent power supply are important.

“Hybrid technology can bring important operational benefits in defence applications. It can enable silent operation, reduce the need for idling and support battlefield power capability for external systems in the field,” said Sara Forsberg, CTO and Head of Scania R&D.

The hybrid vehicle is connected to a research project and will be formally handed over during Eurosatory. The handover will take place at 11:00 on Tuesday 16 June at Hall 6, stand J244, highlighting the vehicle’s battlefield power capability and its role in exploring how hybrid technologies can support military operations.

Scania will also showcase its Integrated Logistic Support offering, which is designed to help defence customers maintain operational availability and reduce lifecycle costs. The service portfolio covers supply support, technical documentation, training, support and test equipment, technical support, repair and maintenance services, obsolescence management and configuration management.

Through its Integrated Logistic Support experience table, Scania will give visitors a closer look at how its defence support services are structured across the full lifecycle of military vehicle programmes. This lifecycle approach is intended to ensure that customers receive not only the right vehicles, but also the parts, training, services and technical support needed to keep them operational over time.

“We combine robust products with a global support structure. For defence customers, that means not only receiving the right vehicle, but having the service, parts, training and technical support needed to keep it operational over time. Scania is the preferred partner for many defence organisations across the globe, as we have delivered more than 10,000 of trucks and engines for generations, including the needed support functions,” said Fedel.

Scania will host a press event at 09:30 on Tuesday 16 June at Hall 6, stand J244, where the company will present its defence portfolio and key announcements, including the protected cab. The hybrid vehicle handover will follow at 11:00 at the same location.

Scania will be present throughout Eurosatory at Hall 6, stand J244, and at the outdoor display area ExtPe6a, stand D194.

Media Contact:

Erik Bratthall
Corporate Public and Media Relations Manager, Scania
Phone: +46 76 724 45 27
E-mail: erik.bratthall@scania.com

SOURCE: Scania

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TeamViewer Retains Leadership Position in Gartner Digital Employee Experience Magic Quadrant for Third Consecutive Year

EuropaWire PR Editor — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:40:46 +0000

TeamViewer Retains Leadership Position in Gartner Digital Employee Experience Magic Quadrant for Third Consecutive Year

(IN BRIEF) TeamViewer has been named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Digital Employee Experience Management Tools for the third consecutive year. The recognition highlights the company’s strategy of transforming Digital Employee Experience management from traditional monitoring and analytics into proactive, AI-driven issue resolution. Through its TeamViewer ONE platform, the company combines DEX, remote support and endpoint management on a unified data and AI foundation designed to enable Autonomous Endpoint Management. Over the past year, TeamViewer expanded its platform with new AI capabilities, including its intelligent agent Tia, which assists IT teams with troubleshooting, script generation and automated remediation. The company also unveiled AI-powered scripting at the Gartner Digital Workplace Summit 2026, allowing IT teams to transform successful support sessions into automation workflows. TeamViewer believes these developments strengthen its position in helping enterprises improve employee productivity, reduce digital friction and automate IT operations at scale.

(PRESS RELEASE) GÖPPINGEN, 9-Jun-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — TeamViewer has once again been positioned as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Digital Employee Experience (DEX) Management Tools, marking the third consecutive year the company has received the designation since the report was first introduced.

The recognition highlights TeamViewer’s continued focus on advancing digital workplace technologies and reflects its strategy of evolving Digital Employee Experience management from traditional monitoring and analytics toward proactive, AI-powered issue resolution at enterprise scale.

At the center of TeamViewer’s approach is TeamViewer ONE, the company’s unified IT management platform. The solution combines Digital Employee Experience capabilities, remote support tools and endpoint management within a single platform powered by data and artificial intelligence. By connecting issue detection directly with remediation processes, the platform aims to help organizations resolve technology problems faster and increasingly automate corrective actions across their IT environments.

TeamViewer believes this integrated approach positions it strongly in the emerging field of Autonomous Endpoint Management (AEM). The company’s combination of endpoint management, remote connectivity, AI-driven workflows and proprietary operational data is designed to help IT teams move beyond simply identifying problems to preventing and resolving them with minimal manual intervention.

Over the past year, TeamViewer has expanded the capabilities of its DEX platform to improve issue detection, automate troubleshooting and reduce recurring technology disruptions. Artificial intelligence now plays a central role in these enhancements.

One of the key innovations is Tia, TeamViewer’s intelligent AI agent. Tia assists IT teams during support sessions by guiding troubleshooting activities, generating scripts on demand and supporting multi-step remediation processes. These capabilities help reduce the time IT teams spend addressing repetitive issues while allowing them to focus on more strategic initiatives.

“DEX today is how enterprises keep employees productive and IT operations efficient at scale. TeamViewer customers see that value every day in less firefighting, faster resolution, and measurable reduction of digital friction. In our opinion, being named a Gartner Leader for the third consecutive year is strong validation of our commitment to evolve DEX into a key pillar of Autonomous Endpoint Management. That is the direction we are taking the category,” said Mei Dent, Chief Product and Technology Officer at TeamViewer.

The company recently showcased additional advancements during the Gartner Digital Workplace Summit 2026 in London. At the event, TeamViewer introduced AI-powered scripting capabilities for Tia, enabling IT teams to convert successfully resolved support cases into reusable automation workflows. This capability represents another step toward the company’s vision of Autonomous Endpoint Management, where systems can increasingly identify, diagnose and remediate issues with limited human intervention.

As organizations continue to manage increasingly complex digital workplaces, Digital Employee Experience platforms are becoming an important component of IT operations. These tools help enterprises monitor employee technology experiences, identify performance issues and improve productivity by minimizing technology-related disruptions.

TeamViewer’s latest recognition underscores the company’s efforts to expand beyond traditional remote support and establish a broader role in enterprise IT management. By integrating AI-driven automation, endpoint management and digital experience monitoring into a unified platform, the company aims to help organizations improve operational efficiency while delivering a smoother experience for employees.

The Gartner Magic Quadrant for Digital Employee Experience Management Tools evaluates vendors based on their completeness of vision and ability to execute. TeamViewer has been recognized as a Leader in every edition of the report since its launch, reflecting its ongoing investment in innovation and enterprise workplace technologies.

TeamViewer provides a Digital Workplace platform that connects people with technology – enabling, improving and automating digital processes to make work work better. In 2005, TeamViewer started with software to connect to computers from anywhere to eliminate travel and enhance productivity. It rapidly became the de facto standard for remote access and support and the preferred solution for hundreds of millions of users across the world to help others with IT issues. Today, more than 620,000 customers across industries rely on TeamViewer to optimize their digital workplaces – from small to medium sized businesses to the world’s largest enterprises – empowering both desk-based employees and frontline workers. Organizations use TeamViewer’s solutions to prevent and resolve disruptions with digital endpoints of any kind, securely manage complex IT and industrial device landscapes, and enhance processes with augmented reality powered workflows and assistance – leveraging AI and integrating seamlessly with leading tech partners. Against the backdrop of global digital transformation and challenges like shortage of skilled labor, hybrid working, accelerated data analysis and the rise of new technologies, TeamViewer’s solutions offer a clear value add by increasing productivity, reducing machine downtime, speeding up talent onboarding, and improving customer and employee satisfaction. The company is headquartered in Göppingen, Germany, and employs around 1,900 people globally. In 2025, TeamViewer achieved a revenue of around EUR 768 million. TeamViewer SE (TMV) is listed at Frankfurt Stock Exchange and belongs to the SDAX. Further information can be found at www.teamviewer.com

About TeamViewer

TeamViewer provides a Digital Workplace platform that connects people with technology – enabling, improving and automating digital processes to make work work better.

In 2005, TeamViewer started with software to connect to computers from anywhere to eliminate travel and enhance productivity. It rapidly became the de facto standard for remote access and support and the preferred solution for hundreds of millions of users across the world to help others with IT issues. Today, more than 620,000 customers across industries rely on TeamViewer to optimize their digital workplaces – from small to medium sized businesses to the world’s largest enterprises – empowering both desk-based employees and frontline workers.

Organizations use TeamViewer’s solutions to prevent and resolve disruptions with digital endpoints of any kind, securely manage complex IT and industrial device landscapes, and enhance processes with augmented reality powered workflows and assistance – leveraging AI and integrating seamlessly with leading tech partners. Against the backdrop of global digital transformation and challenges like shortage of skilled labor, hybrid working, accelerated data analysis and the rise of new technologies, TeamViewer’s solutions offer a clear value add by increasing productivity, reducing machine downtime, speeding up talent onboarding, and improving customer and employee satisfaction.

The company is headquartered in Göppingen, Germany, and employs around 1,900 people globally. In 2025, TeamViewer achieved a revenue of around EUR 768 million. TeamViewer SE (TMV) is listed at Frankfurt Stock Exchange and belongs to the SDAX. Further information can be found at www.teamviewer.com.

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Cancer Trial Eligibility Criteria Under Scrutiny as ICR Researchers Identify Barriers for Underserved Patients

EuropaWire PR Editor — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:16:54 +0000

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(IN BRIEF) Researchers at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, have published a study in Trials showing that some UK cancer clinical trials may still include eligibility criteria that unintentionally restrict access for underserved patient groups. The study, conducted by the Clinical Trials and Statistics Unit at the ICR, reviewed 38 bladder cancer trials and 30 head and neck cancer trials that recruited patients between 2013 and 2023 and had at least one UK site. The researchers found that 41 percent of studies excluded people with a history of HIV, sometimes even when the condition was well controlled with modern treatments, raising concerns because people living with HIV are recognised by NIHR-INCLUDE as a potentially underserved group in clinical research. The study also identified less visible barriers, including language fluency requirements and geographical restrictions, which can limit participation for patients needing language support or living far from research centres. The researchers argue that the cumulative effect of multiple exclusions can create trial populations that do not reflect real-world patients, limiting the relevance of trial findings. The work calls for more thoughtful and proportionate use of eligibility criteria, possible additional cohorts for patients who might otherwise be excluded, and broader adoption of inclusive trial design practices while maintaining safety and scientific integrity.

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 9-Jun-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, have published a new UK-based study showing that some cancer clinical trials may still contain eligibility criteria that unintentionally limit participation for certain patient groups.

The study, led by researchers in the Clinical Trials and Statistics Unit at The Institute of Cancer Research, examined whether inclusion and exclusion criteria used in cancer trials may reduce access for people who could potentially benefit from new and experimental treatments. The findings, published in the journal Trials, point to the need for more inclusive approaches to clinical trial design while continuing to protect patient safety and scientific reliability.

Clinical trials play a central role in improving cancer care. They can give patients earlier access to promising therapies and help researchers establish which treatments are safe and effective. However, participation in cancer trials remains low in the UK, with previous research showing that only around one in 10 adults with cancer take part. Restrictive eligibility criteria are often identified as one of the main reasons patients are unable to enrol.

The ICR-CTSU review focused on trials involving bladder cancer and head and neck cancers. Researchers analysed records from 38 bladder cancer trials and 30 head and neck cancer trials, with average enrolments of 483 and 357 patients respectively. The review included phase II and phase III multi-centre randomised controlled trials that had at least one UK site and recruited patients between 2013 and 2023.

The findings showed that certain patient groups can be explicitly excluded from clinical trial participation. One notable example was the exclusion of people with a history of HIV, which appeared in 41 percent of the studies reviewed. In some cases, this exclusion applied even to people whose HIV was well controlled with modern treatments.

The researchers noted that this has important implications for equality in cancer research. Guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Research’s INCLUDE Project identifies people living with HIV as a potentially underserved group in clinical trials. Because HIV diagnoses are more common among some communities, including gay and bisexual men and transgender individuals, excluding patients with well-controlled HIV may contribute to existing inequalities in access to research and medical advances.

The study also identified more subtle barriers. Some criteria may appear neutral but can still reduce access for certain groups. Requirements for fluency in the dominant language, or restrictions linked to geographical location, appeared in a small number of trials but could affect people who need language support or who live farther from major research centres.

The researchers also emphasized that the combined effect of multiple exclusion criteria can significantly reduce the number and diversity of eligible participants. This can result in trial populations that do not fully reflect the patients treated in everyday clinical practice, limiting how widely the findings can be applied.

Rather than focusing criticism on individual studies, the authors present the research as a methodological advance intended to help trial designers better understand the broader consequences of eligibility decisions. The study does not simply list exclusion criteria, but analyses how these criteria relate to guidance such as NIHR-INCLUDE, which encourages researchers to consider underserved groups from the beginning of trial design.

The authors stress that the goal is not to remove important safety safeguards. Instead, they call for eligibility criteria to be applied more thoughtfully and proportionately. Possible solutions include creating additional study cohorts for patients who might otherwise be excluded, such as people with certain types of metastases, allowing wider participation without compromising patient safety or scientific quality.

The study comes as UK regulators, including the Health Research Authority and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, are piloting new guidance encouraging researchers to justify eligibility criteria that could exclude underserved groups. Although this justification is not yet mandatory, the proposal signals a move toward more inclusive research practices.

While the study focuses on bladder and head and neck cancer trials in the UK, the issues it raises have broader relevance. Cancer trial participation remains low internationally, with participation in the United States estimated at around 7 percent. Globally, oncology research is also concentrated heavily in high-income countries, while regions such as parts of Africa and South Asia remain underrepresented in trials for some serious cancers.

The authors hope that similar analyses will be carried out across other cancer types to build a stronger evidence base, identify recurring gaps and support fairer access to clinical research. More inclusive trial design could allow more patients to access new treatments earlier while ensuring that trial results are more representative of the populations who will ultimately receive those treatments.

First author Dr Georgiana Synesi, who recently completed her PhD at the ICR, said eligibility criteria are essential for protecting participants and ensuring trial results are meaningful, but the research shows that some criteria may unintentionally prevent certain groups from accessing research opportunities. She added that it is still surprising to see some stricter exclusions in modern trials, even when they appear in only a small number of studies.

Rebecca Lewis, Research Inclusion Lead and Clinical Trials Programme Manager at the ICR-CTSU and second author on the paper, said the project is innovative because it used statistical analysis and extensive literature research to interpret findings through the lens of monitoring inclusivity. She said the team hopes that by better understanding the purpose and impact of eligibility criteria, more patients can be safely included in future studies.

Senior author Professor Emma Hall, Director of the ICR-CTSU, said the ultimate aim for those designing and running clinical trials is to make them more equitable, diverse and inclusive. She expressed optimism that, with support from trial teams across the UK, the work will help improve outcomes for patients in the future.

By publishing the study as part of a collection focused on equality, diversity and inclusion, the researchers aim to encourage the wider clinical trials community to examine its own practices and help ensure future cancer studies are more accessible, representative and fair.

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Fresenius Advances Patient-Centered Nutrition Care with New Pediatric Parenteral Nutrition Solution

EuropaWire PR Editor — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:25:15 +0000

Fresenius Advances Patient-Centered Nutrition Care with New Pediatric Parenteral Nutrition Solution

(IN BRIEF) Fresenius has launched the Pedismof® range in Europe, a new ready-to-use three-chamber bag solution for pediatric parenteral nutrition developed by Fresenius Kabi. The range provides age-specific formulations for preterm and term neonates, infants, children and adolescents, supporting standardized nutrition care for young patients who require intravenous nutritional support. Pedismof combines glucose, balanced amino acids and the lipid emulsion SMOFlipid®, which includes fish oil and omega-3 fatty acids, and has been developed in line with European pediatric nutrition guidelines. The launch is the third product introduction this year in Fresenius’ clinical nutrition business and follows the opening of a new clinical nutrition Innovation Center in Germany, where around 100 experts will collaborate on future product development. The launch supports the company’s #FutureFresenius strategy and its Rejuvenate phase by strengthening its clinical nutrition portfolio, simplifying care and improving access to essential therapies. Availability will vary by country and remains subject to local regulatory approvals.

(PRESS RELEASE) BAD HOMBURG, 9-Jun-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Fresenius has announced the European launch of the Pedismof® range, a new ready-to-use three-chamber bag solution for pediatric parenteral nutrition. Developed by Fresenius Kabi, the launch strengthens Fresenius’ global clinical nutrition portfolio and supports the company’s focus on patient-centered innovation, simplified care delivery and improved access to essential therapies.

The Pedismof range has been designed to support standardized pediatric parenteral nutrition across different age groups. It includes age-specific formulations for preterm and term neonates, infants, children and adolescents, helping healthcare professionals address the nutritional needs of young patients who require intravenous nutrition support.

The new product range combines glucose, amino acids with a balanced profile and the lipid emulsion SMOFlipid®, which contains fish oil and omega-3 fatty acids. The formulations were developed in line with established European pediatric nutrition guidelines and are available in several volumes to meet the requirements of most patients.

“The Pedismof® range is an example of how our clinical nutrition portfolio continues to evolve to address specific clinical and patient needs,” said Dr. Marc Alexander Mahl, President Pharma, Nutrition and Sustainability at Fresenius Kabi. “With age appropriate formulations and a ready to use design, we aim to support healthcare professionals in the delivery of neonatal and pediatric parenteral nutrition within established clinical frameworks.”

The European introduction of Pedismof represents the third product launch this year within Fresenius’ clinical nutrition business. It also follows the company’s recent opening of a new Innovation Center in Germany on June 2, dedicated specifically to clinical nutrition. The center will bring together approximately 100 experts from multiple disciplines under one roof, supporting closer collaboration and faster development of new products.

The launch also supports Fresenius’ current strategic phase, Rejuvenate, by expanding its clinical nutrition offering and reinforcing its emphasis on scalable, system-relevant therapies that contribute to long-term patient access and differentiated health outcomes.

Availability of the Pedismof range may differ by country and remains subject to local regulatory approvals.

Fresenius is a global, therapy-focused healthcare company dedicated to saving and improving lives. Through Fresenius Kabi and Fresenius Helios, the company provides critical healthcare products and services across the continuum of care. Fresenius Kabi is a leading provider of lifesaving medicines, clinical nutrition and medical technologies for critically and chronically ill patients, reaching around 450 million people each year. Fresenius Helios is Europe’s largest private hospital operator, treating around 27 million patients annually.

With more than 178,000 employees and operations in over 60 countries, Fresenius generated €22.6 billion in revenue in 2025. The company continues to focus on system-critical, innovative and affordable healthcare solutions, including clinical nutrition products designed to support vulnerable patient groups such as neonates, children and adolescents.

Fresenius (XFRA: FRE, OTCQX: FSNUY) is a global, therapy-focused healthcare company dedicated to saving and improving human lives around the world. Through Fresenius Kabi and Fresenius Helios, the company delivers system-critical, innovative and affordable healthcare across the full continuum of care: Fresenius Kabi is a leading provider of lifesaving medicines, clinical nutrition, and medical technologies for critically and chronically ill patients, reaching around 450 million people each year. Fresenius Helios is Europe’s largest private hospital operator, treating around 27 million patients annually. With more than 178,000 employees and operating in more than 60 countries, Fresenius generated €22.6 billion in revenue in 2025.

For more information, visit www.fresenius.com and follow Fresenius on LinkedIn.

This release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Future results could differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements due to certain factors, e.g. changes in business, economic and competitive conditions, regulatory reforms, results of clinical trials, foreign exchange rate fluctuations, uncertainties in litigation or investigative proceedings, the availability of financing and unforeseen impacts of international conflicts. Fresenius does not undertake any responsibility to update the forward-looking statements in this release.

Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA
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Uniper and Ksi Lisims LNG Sign Letter of Interest for Potential Long-Term LNG Supply from Canada

EuropaWire PR Editor — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:07:41 +0000

f.l.t.r.: Mike Newman, CCO Uniper North America and Davis Thames, Founder, CEO, and President, Western LNG

(IN BRIEF) Uniper and Ksi Lisims LNG have signed a Letter of Interest outlining key commercial terms for a potential long-term LNG Supply and Purchase Agreement under which Uniper would purchase 2 million tonnes per annum from the proposed Ksi Lisims LNG project in British Columbia, Canada. The supply could begin as early as 2032, subject to a Final Investment Decision and project development progress. Ksi Lisims LNG is a planned 12 million tonnes per annum floating LNG export facility being developed by the Nisga’a Nation, Rockies LNG and Western LNG on Nisga’a Nation-owned land on Canada’s northwest coast. The project is designed to be among the lowest-emission LNG facilities globally by using British Columbia’s renewable hydroelectric grid, which could reduce greenhouse gas intensity by up to 90 percent compared with conventional LNG facilities. Gas supply would be delivered via the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission pipeline from the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin to the Pacific coast. For Uniper, the potential agreement supports diversification of its LNG portfolio and strengthens security of supply for European markets, while adding lower-emission Canadian LNG from a politically stable and resource-rich trade partner.

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 9-Jun-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Uniper and Ksi Lisims LNG have signed a Letter of Interest setting out key commercial terms for a potential long-term liquefied natural gas supply agreement. The planned Supply and Purchase Agreement would provide Uniper with 2 million tonnes per annum of LNG from the proposed Ksi Lisims LNG project in British Columbia, Canada.

The potential supply arrangement would support Uniper’s strategy to diversify its global LNG portfolio and strengthen security of supply for its European downstream markets. First LNG volumes could be delivered to Uniper as early as 2032, subject to the project reaching a Final Investment Decision and progressing through construction.

Ksi Lisims LNG is a proposed floating LNG export facility with planned total capacity of approximately 12 million tonnes per annum. The project is being developed on Canada’s northwest coast through a partnership between the Nisga’a Nation, Rockies LNG and Western LNG. The facility will be located on Nisga’a Nation-owned land at the northern tip of Pearse Island and is named after the Nass River in the Nisga’a language.

The project is designed to serve global LNG markets with destination flexibility, adding another security of supply element for potential buyers. Its location on the Pacific coast provides direct and efficient access to growing Asian markets, while the flexible nature of the supply would also support Uniper’s broader portfolio management.

Gas for the project is expected to be delivered through the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission pipeline, which will connect Canada’s Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin with the Pacific coast. Ksi Lisims LNG and the PRGT feed pipeline have received key environmental approvals and have been identified by the Government of Canada as Projects of National Interest.

“Expanding and diversifying our LNG supply portfolio remains a key priority for Uniper. Canada offers an attractive environment with significant gas resources, strong political stability and reliable regulatory frameworks. We see potential in projects like Ksi Lisims LNG to further enhance the resilience and flexibility of our supply portfolio,” said Michael Lewis, CEO of Uniper.

Ksi Lisims LNG is also being designed as one of the world’s lowest-emission LNG export facilities. The project plans to use electricity from British Columbia’s renewable hydroelectric grid, which could reduce greenhouse gas intensity by up to 90 percent compared with conventional LNG facilities. The developers describe the project as having a pathway to net-zero operations.

“We are pleased to be working with Uniper as we advance Ksi Lisims LNG. This project, and Europe’s interest in it, demonstrates how energy security, climate responsibility, and community-focused economic development can be achieved together,” said Davis Thames, Founder, CEO and President of Western LNG.

Construction of Ksi Lisims LNG could begin by early 2027, pending a Final Investment Decision by the project co-developers. The facility is planned to produce 12 million tonnes of LNG per year from two floating LNG production and storage facilities.

For Uniper, Canada represents a potential additional source of responsibly produced, lower-emission LNG from a trusted trade partner. The company views LNG portfolio diversification as central to maintaining supply security in Europe, particularly across its key markets in Germany, the United Kingdom, Sweden and the Netherlands.

Düsseldorf-based Uniper is a European energy company with global operations and around 7,000 employees. The company plays an important role in European energy security and has 18.5 gigawatts of power generation capacity. It is also a major gas trader, one of Northwestern Europe’s leading LNG importers, Germany’s largest operator of gas storage facilities and hydropower plants, and a supplier of energy and services to approximately 1,000 municipalities and industrial companies in Germany.

Uniper is also investing in renewables, hydrogen and other low-carbon energy carriers as part of its role in the transformation of the energy system. The potential agreement with Ksi Lisims LNG would add a Canadian supply option to its LNG procurement portfolio while supporting its focus on resilience, flexibility and lower-emission energy supply.

About Ksi Lisims LNG

Ksi Lisims LNG, meaning “from the Nass River” in the Nisga’a language, is a proposed net-zero liquefied natural gas project in British Columbia, Canada. It will be located on Nisga’a Nation-owned land on the northern tip of Pearse Island. Powered by renewable hydroelectricity, Ksi Lisims LNG is designed to be one of the lowest emission intensity LNG facilities in the world with a pathway to net-zero. The facility will produce 12 million tonnes per annum of LNG from two floating LNG production and storage facilities.

About Uniper

Düsseldorf-based Uniper is a European energy company with global reach. It has about 7,000 employees and plays a key role in ensuring a secure energy supply in Europe, particularly in its core markets of Germany, the United Kingdom, Sweden, and the Netherlands. Uniper’s 18.5 gigawatts of power generating capacity make it a mainstay of reliable power production. Uniper is a leading gas trader and one of Northwestern Europe’s most important LNG importers, and its broad procurement portfolio enhances supply security. Uniper’s investments in renewables, hydrogen, and other low-carbon energy carriers propel the transformation of the energy system.

Uniper provides energy and services to about 1,000 municipalities and industrial companies in its home market, Germany. Uniper is also Germany’s largest operator of gas storage facilities and hydropower plants.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by Uniper SE Management and other information currently available to Uniper. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead to material differences between the actual future results, financial situation, development or performance of the company and the estimates given here. Uniper SE does not intend, and does not assume any liability whatsoever, to update these forward-looking statements or to modify them to conform with future events or developments.

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Ferrovial to Expand San Juan Flood Control Canal with Major Infrastructure Works for Río Piedras Channel

EuropaWire PR Editor — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:51:37 +0000

Ferrovial to Expand San Juan Flood Control Canal with Major Infrastructure Works for Río Piedras Channel

(IN BRIEF) Ferrovial has secured a nearly $1.1 billion contract from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to expand and improve a section of the Río Piedras channel in San Juan, Puerto Rico, under the broader Puerto Nuevo flood control programme. The project will widen the waterway from 80 feet to more than 160 feet, increasing its capacity to manage stormwater and reducing flood risk for nearby neighbourhoods, businesses and essential services. Ferrovial’s work will include reinforcing the canal walls with deep concrete pile structures anchored more than 100 feet underground, connecting them with reinforced concrete beams and adding double-wall systems in selected sections to improve stability and safety. The upgrades will also help prevent erosion, reduce landslide risk, improve water flow and minimize sediment buildup. The broader flood control initiative is expected to span around six years and generate more than 10,000 direct and indirect jobs, supporting both climate resilience and local economic activity in Puerto Rico.

(PRESS RELEASE) AMSTERDAM, 9-Jun-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Ferrovial has been awarded a contract valued at nearly $1.1 billion by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to expand and upgrade a section of the Río Piedras channel in San Juan, Puerto Rico, as part of a major flood control initiative for the Puerto Rican capital.

The contract, worth $1.079 billion, represents Ferrovial’s second project with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under the Puerto Nuevo flood control programme. The works are designed to reduce flood risk in surrounding neighbourhoods and improve long-term resilience in one of San Juan’s densely populated urban areas.

The project will widen the Río Piedras waterway from 80 feet to more than 160 feet, significantly increasing its capacity to manage water flows during heavy rainfall events. The improvements are expected to help protect nearby communities, businesses and essential services from flooding, while contributing to broader climate and infrastructure resilience in the city.

“We are proud to continue working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to deliver complex projects that will strengthen resilience, reduce flood risk, and provide long-term benefits for the local economy and community,” said Ignacio Gaston, Ferrovial Construction CEO. “Expanding the Río Piedras channel will help safeguard neighborhoods, businesses, and essential services for years to come.”

Ferrovial’s scope of work includes the reinforcement of the canal walls using deep concrete pile structures anchored more than 100 feet below ground. These piles will be constructed on-site and linked with reinforced concrete beams to provide long-term structural stability. Some sections of the canal will also include a double-wall system, adding further strength and safety to the upgraded channel.

The canal reinforcement works are intended to strengthen the riverbanks, limit erosion and reduce the risk of landslides. These measures are particularly important because of the channel’s proximity to heavily populated areas of San Juan, where flood protection infrastructure plays a vital role in public safety and urban resilience.

Additional improvements will focus on enhancing water flow through the channel, reducing sediment buildup and improving the canal’s ability to withstand intense rainfall. The upgraded infrastructure will form part of the wider Puerto Nuevo flood control programme, a long-term initiative expected to continue for approximately six years.

The broader programme is also expected to provide significant economic benefits, generating more than 10,000 direct and indirect jobs. By combining major civil engineering works with flood risk reduction, the project is intended to support both local resilience and economic activity in Puerto Rico.

Ferrovial’s latest contract reinforces the company’s role in delivering complex infrastructure projects in partnership with public agencies. Through the Río Piedras channel expansion, the company will contribute to a major urban flood control effort aimed at protecting San Juan’s communities and improving the performance of critical water management infrastructure.
About Ferrovial

Ferrovial is a leading global infrastructure company transforming highways, airports, and energy around the world. Its distinctive integrated business model supports the entire lifecycle of complex projects, from design and financing to construction, operation and maintenance. The company has a global presence and employs more than 22,500 people worldwide. North America is Ferrovial’s growth engine, where it developed and is currently operating five Express Lanes across Texas, North Carolina and Virginia, and is managing the 407 ETR highway in Toronto, Canada. The company is also leading the development of the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport. Ferrovial shares trade under the ticker symbol FER on three stock markets: U.S. (Nasdaq100 Index), Spain (IBEX35), and the Netherlands. The company is included in globally recognized sustainability indices such as the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index.

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Orange Completes €4.25 Billion Acquisition to Take Full Ownership of MasOrange in Spain

EuropaWire PR Editors — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:08:08 +0000

Orange Completes €4.25 Billion Acquisition to Take Full Ownership of MasOrange in Spain

(IN BRIEF) Orange has completed the acquisition of the remaining 50% stake in MasOrange held by Lorca, giving the Group full ownership of Spain’s leading telecommunications operator. The transaction follows a binding agreement signed on 12 December 2025, under which Orange agreed to acquire the stake for €4.25 billion, and comes after the company secured all required approvals, including from the European Commission. Orange will now fully consolidate MasOrange’s results in its financial statements, strengthening its position in Spain, the Group’s second-largest European market. The acquisition is a key step in Orange’s Trust the Future strategic plan and is expected to accelerate industrial, operational and commercial synergies while supporting value creation. MasOrange serves 26 million mobile customers and 7.1 million fixed broadband customers as of the end of the first quarter of 2026, supported by advanced fiber and 5G infrastructure. As part of the transaction’s follow-up, MasOrange CEO Meinrad Spenger will join Orange Group’s Executive Committee, reflecting the importance of Spain within Orange’s wider strategy.

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 9-Jun-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Orange has completed the acquisition of the remaining 50% stake in MasOrange previously held by Lorca, its joint venture partner in Spain. With the transaction now closed, Orange owns 100% of MasOrange’s capital and will fully consolidate the Spanish operator’s results in its financial statements going forward.

The completion of the acquisition marks an important milestone in Orange’s Trust the Future strategic plan and reinforces the Group’s position in Spain, its second-largest European market. The transaction is expected to allow Orange to capture the full benefits of industrial, operational and commercial synergies from MasOrange, while supporting further value creation in one of Europe’s most competitive telecommunications markets.

The deal follows the binding agreement signed with Lorca on 12 December 2025, under which Orange agreed to acquire full ownership of MasOrange for a cash consideration of €4.25 billion. Orange has since secured all required approvals for the transaction, including clearance from the European Commission.

Christel Heydemann, Chief Executive Officer of Orange Group, said the acquisition of full ownership of MasOrange represents a strategic step in the company’s Trust the Future plan and strengthens Orange’s position in Spain. She noted that the transaction creates the conditions for faster industrial, operational and commercial synergies, while giving MasOrange greater agility backed by the scale and strength of the wider Orange Group.

MasOrange Chief Executive Officer Meinrad Spenger said becoming fully part of Orange gives the company a stronger platform for future growth. He highlighted the opportunity to accelerate momentum in Spain through increased investment capacity, innovation and access to global expertise. He also said the development would benefit Spanish consumers, companies and public administrations by enabling MasOrange to continue delivering high-quality and innovative services while drawing on Orange Group’s industrial strength.

Following the transaction, Meinrad Spenger will join Orange Group’s Executive Committee. The appointment reflects the strategic importance of the Spanish market for Orange and recognizes Spenger’s experience in telecommunications and his leadership in the development of MasOrange.

MasOrange is currently the leading operator in Spain by customer base and customer satisfaction. At the end of the first quarter of 2026, the company served 26 million mobile customers and 7.1 million fixed broadband customers. Its advanced fiber and 5G infrastructure enables the company to provide connectivity and digital services across Spain to consumers, enterprises and public administrations.

The full acquisition is expected to give Orange greater strategic flexibility in Spain, allowing the Group to move more quickly on network, commercial and operational priorities. By fully integrating MasOrange, Orange aims to strengthen its competitive position, improve service delivery and support long-term growth in the Spanish telecom market.

After closing, Orange intends to refinance MasOrange’s financial debt over time, as part of its broader financial and operational management of the business.

About Orange

About Orange Orange is one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators. The Group aims to be the trusted partner for everyday digital life by providing individuals, businesses and communities with reliable connectivity and innovative services. As of the end of 2025, Orange connects 340 million customers (including MasOrange) across 26 countries and generated 40.4 billion euros in revenues.
As a trusted player, Orange leverages the excellence of its very high-speed broadband networks to deploy digital infrastructure in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The Group is a European leader in fiber, with 100 million connectable households, and convergent offers. In France, Orange connects 34 million customers and was ranked No. 1 by the regulator Arcep for the quality of its mobile network for the 15th consecutive year. In Africa and the Middle East, the Group’s growth engine, Orange serves nearly 180 million customers and promotes digital and financial inclusion through its connected solutions.
Under the Orange Business brand, the Group supports companies in transforming their networks as well as in AI, trusted cloud and cybersecurity. Orange is also a major player in the wholesale market, where it has a leading global telecom infrastructure and significant capabilities for deploying and operating submarine cables. A committed innovator, Orange relies on 700 researchers and holds a portfolio of 11,000 patents.
Orange is listed on Euronext Paris (symbol ORA). More information: www.orange.com.

Orange and any other Orange product or service names mentioned in this material are trademarks of Orange or Orange Brand Services Limited.

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Oppanol N PLUS Expands BASF’s Battery Materials Offering with Narrow Specifications and Improved Process Reliability

EuropaWire PR Editors — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:58:29 +0000

Oppanol N PLUS debuts at The Battery Show Europe in Stuttgart, Germany. A binder based on BASF’s proven polyisobutene (PIB) technology, Oppanol N PLUS plays a central role in the cathode, anode, or electrolyte by reliably holding the individual components together while keeping them effectively separated.
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(IN BRIEF) BASF has launched Oppanol® N PLUS, a new high-performance binder designed for next-generation electric vehicle batteries, including solid-state battery technologies. Based on BASF’s proven polyisobutene technology, the material is engineered for use in cathodes, anodes or electrolytes, where it helps hold battery components together while keeping them effectively separated. Its high elasticity and extensibility allow it to compensate for mechanical stress during charging and discharging, supporting battery stability and lifetime, while its chemical inertness helps prevent unwanted side reactions. A major feature of Oppanol N PLUS is its consistent quality and narrow specifications, which can help reduce production variability, lower reformulation needs, decrease quality control efforts and enable more stable process adjustments for battery manufacturers and OEMs. BASF is also offering smaller packaging sizes from 20 kilograms and fresh material from stock to meet customer requirements. The launch will be presented at The Battery Show Europe in Stuttgart and coincides with the 95th anniversary of Oppanol, BASF’s polyisobutene product family that began with early polymerization work in 1931 and industrial production in 1938.

(PRESS RELEASE) LUDWIGSHAFEN, 9-Jun-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF has introduced Oppanol® N PLUS, a new high-performance binder developed for next-generation electric vehicle batteries. The product is designed to support modern battery technologies, including solid-state batteries, where material reliability, production consistency and long-term performance are critical.

Oppanol N PLUS will be presented at The Battery Show Europe in Stuttgart, Germany, from June 9 to 11, 2026, in Hall 5, Booth A20. The launch also coincides with an important milestone for BASF, marking 95 years of innovation in polyisobutene technology through the Oppanol product family.

As battery technologies continue to evolve, particularly with the development of solid-state batteries, the requirements placed on individual materials are becoming more demanding. Next-generation batteries are expected to enable longer driving ranges, faster charging and improved safety, while relying on components that can deliver high performance under challenging operating conditions.

Oppanol N PLUS is based on BASF’s established polyisobutene technology and has been specifically developed for advanced battery concepts. As a binder, it helps hold together individual components in the cathode, anode or electrolyte while keeping them properly separated. This function is essential for supporting the structure, reliability and performance of battery cells.

The material’s high elasticity and extensibility allow it to compensate for mechanical stress during battery charging and discharging. This helps contribute to improved battery stability and longer service life. Oppanol is also chemically inert, helping prevent unwanted side reactions within the battery system.

A key advantage of Oppanol N PLUS is its high and consistent product quality, supported by particularly narrow specifications. This can help battery manufacturers reduce variability in production processes, limit the need for reformulation, lower quality control efforts and make process adjustments faster and more stable.

BASF is also adapting its service offering to support customer needs in the battery market. Customers can receive fresh material directly from stock and benefit from more flexible delivery options, including smaller packaging sizes starting at 20 kilograms. These options are designed to help battery manufacturers and automotive OEMs implement new high-performance battery technologies more efficiently.

“With Oppanol N PLUS, BASF combines decades of expertise with the requirements of tomorrow’s e-mobility. The new product exemplifies the company’s commitment to continuously advancing proven materials and actively shaping the transition to sustainable technologies,” said Madeleine Jordan, Global Business Management, Oppanol at BASF.

The launch comes 95 years after BASF laid the foundation for its polyisobutene technology. In 1931, Michael Otto demonstrated that isobutene could be polymerized under suitable conditions, creating the basis for the Oppanol product family. That same year, BASF filed a patent for a process to manufacture polyisobutene.

The product was later named Oppanol after Oppau, the Ludwigshafen district where it was first developed. After seven further years of research and development, industrial-scale production began in 1938 at the newly built Oppanol plant, marking the start of the polymer’s global growth.

From its earliest development, Oppanol attracted interest because of its distinctive performance profile. The material is transparent, impermeable to water and many gases, resistant to chemicals, physiologically harmless and adhesive. These properties have supported its use in a wide range of applications over the decades.

Today, Oppanol is used globally in products and technologies including chewing gum, adhesive bandages, insulating glass windows, cable insulation, roofing membranes, pipeline coatings and advanced battery systems. Its durability, chemical stability and consistent performance continue to make it relevant across established and emerging industries.

BASF’s fuel and lubricant solutions business serves customers across automotive, lubricant and other industrial markets with technical expertise, a broad portfolio and global reach. Its offering includes engine coolants, brake fluids, synthetic base stocks, lubricant additives, fuel performance packages and polyisobutenes.

With Oppanol N PLUS, BASF is extending a long-established material platform into one of the most important growth areas in mobility and energy storage, supporting the production of reliable and efficient batteries for the future of electric transportation.

About BASF’s fuel and lubricant solutions
With leading technical expertise, a comprehensive portfolio, and global presence, BASF’s fuel and lubricant soultions serve customers of various industries close to their markets. We offer solutions for the automotive, lubricant and other industries including engine coolants and brake fluids, synthetic base stocks, lubricant additives as well as fuel performance packages and polyisobutenes. For more information, please visit www.basf.com/fuel-lubricant-solutions.

About BASF
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambition: We want to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers’ green transformation. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 108,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises, as core businesses, the segments Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care; our standalone businesses are bundled in the segments Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of around €60 billion in 2025. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Further information at www.basf.com

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Communications Performance Chemicals
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Magnora Data Center Lists on Euronext Growth Oslo with Market Capitalisation of Approximately NOK 1.5 Billion

EuropaWire PR Editor — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:31:47 +0000

Caption: Erik Sneve, Executive Chairman of Magnora Data Center ASA, rang the bell this morning together with colleagues to celebrate the listing of the company on Euronext Growth Oslo. The company was welcomed by Øivind Amundsen, CEO of Euronext Oslo Børs. (Photo: Thomas Brun | NTB)

(IN BRIEF) Magnora Data Center ASA has listed on Euronext Growth Oslo under the ticker code MDATA, becoming the first data centre provider to list in Oslo and the 27th Euronext listing of 2026. Headquartered in Oslo, the company develops and operates data centre projects and has a gross project portfolio of 585 megawatts across Norway, Sweden, Finland and Italy. The listing followed the admission to trading of 100,000,000 issued and outstanding ordinary shares and a private placement that raised NOK 650 million in gross proceeds. The placement was more than ten times oversubscribed and drew interest from both Nordic and international investors. At market opening, the shares traded at NOK 15.10, giving Magnora Data Center a market capitalisation of approximately NOK 1.5 billion on its first day of trading. The company plans to use the proceeds to accelerate project origination, development and investments, while supporting rising demand for data processing, cloud services and artificial intelligence infrastructure.

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 8-Jun-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Euronext has welcomed Magnora Data Center ASA to Euronext Growth Oslo, marking the first listing of a data centre provider in Oslo. The company began trading under the ticker code MDATA, becoming the 27th listing on Euronext in 2026.

Magnora Data Center is a data centre developer and operator headquartered in Oslo, Norway. The company has a project portfolio totalling a gross 585 megawatts across Norway, Sweden, Finland and Italy. Through a scalable and capital-light business model, the company is positioned to support increasing demand for data processing, cloud services and artificial intelligence applications.

The listing was carried out through the admission to trading of 100,000,000 issued and outstanding ordinary shares. Ahead of the listing, Magnora Data Center completed a private placement that raised gross proceeds of NOK 650 million. The placement was more than ten times oversubscribed and attracted strong interest from both Nordic and international investors.

At market opening, Magnora Data Center’s share price was NOK 15.10 per share, giving the company a market capitalisation of approximately NOK 1.5 billion on its first day of trading.

Erik Sneve, Executive Chairman of Magnora Data Center, said the listing on Euronext Growth represents an important milestone for the company. He noted that investor interest during the IPO process had been strong, with the private placement completed the previous week attracting a broad base of high-quality investors. Sneve said the proceeds will allow Magnora Data Center to accelerate project origination, development and investments, while continuing to deliver on its strategy and market expectations.

Sneve also highlighted the company’s position as the first listed share in Europe offering pure-play exposure to the fast-growing data centre market.

To mark the listing, Erik Sneve rang the opening bell at Euronext Growth Oslo together with colleagues from Magnora Data Center. The company was welcomed by Øivind Amundsen, CEO of Euronext Oslo Børs.

Magnora Data Center operates primarily in the early stages of project development through a capital-light model, while retaining flexibility to invest in later-stage opportunities. The company is a subsidiary of Magnora ASA and is active in Norway, Sweden, Finland and Italy.

The listing provides Magnora Data Center with a public market platform as it seeks to expand its project pipeline and support growing digital infrastructure needs linked to cloud computing, artificial intelligence and data processing across Europe.

About Magnora Data Center ASA

Magnora Data Center ASA (OSE: MDATA) is a data centre developer and operator, present in Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Italy. The group operates capital-light in primarily early phases of project development, but with flexibility for investing in also later stages. The company is a subsidiary of Magnora ASA and headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

About Euronext
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Kuehne+Nagel Receives DNV ESG Recognition for Certified Management Systems Supporting Sustainability Commitments

EuropaWire PR Editor — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:16:37 +0000

From left: Kees Morsman, Regional Manager Marketing & Sales Central Europe at DNV, Massimo Berlin, Regional Manager Boost & Growth at DNV, Christine Wiederkehr, Global Head of Sustainability at Kuehne+Nagel, Ricardo Bernasconi, Global Head of QSHE at Kuehne+Nagel

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel has received ESG Recognition from DNV, acknowledging the company’s structured approach to environmental, social and governance performance across its global logistics and supply chain operations. The recognition reflects Kuehne+Nagel’s use of certified management systems to manage risks, improve performance and support its ESG commitments in a credible and transparent way. The certificates included in the recognition cover ISO 14001 for environmental management, ISO 45001 for occupational health and safety, ISO 9001 for quality management and AS/EN 9100 for aerospace. Kuehne+Nagel said the recognition strengthens trust with customers, partners and stakeholders while highlighting the work of colleagues across functions and regions to embed ESG principles into daily operations. DNV noted that as expectations around ESG performance and communication increase, certified management systems help companies demonstrate reliable processes and build confidence in their sustainability commitments.

(PRESS RELEASE) HØVIK, 8-Jun-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Kuehne+Nagel has received ESG Recognition from DNV, acknowledging the company’s structured approach to sustainability across environmental, social and governance areas.

The recognition highlights Kuehne+Nagel’s use of certified management systems to support the delivery of its ESG commitments across global logistics and supply chain operations. As one of the world’s leading logistics providers, Kuehne+Nagel serves customers through air, sea, road and contract logistics, making consistent and credible ESG practices an important part of its operating model.

DNV’s ESG Recognition is based on the role of certified management systems in helping companies manage risks, improve performance and demonstrate accountability. These systems are aligned with internationally recognised standards, including ISO standards, and provide a formal framework for continuous improvement across core business functions.

For Kuehne+Nagel, the recognition reflects how environmental, occupational health and safety, quality and aerospace management systems are embedded into operational processes and decision-making. It also underlines the work of teams across different regions and functions to integrate ESG principles into daily activities through collaboration, structured systems and ongoing performance improvement.

“The recognition strengthens credibility and trust with customers, partners, and other stakeholders. It also highlights the efforts from colleagues across functions and regions countries to embed ESG principles into daily decision making and operations through structured systems, collaboration and continuous improvement,” said Ricardo Bernasconi, Global Head of QSHE at Kuehne+Nagel.

The handover was attended by representatives from both organisations, including Kees Morsman, Regional Manager Marketing & Sales Central Europe at DNV, Massimo Berlin, Regional Manager Boost & Growth at DNV, Christine Wiederkehr, Global Head of Sustainability at Kuehne+Nagel, and Ricardo Bernasconi, Global Head of QSHE at Kuehne+Nagel.

As expectations from customers, stakeholders and regulators continue to grow, companies are increasingly required to show that ESG commitments are supported by transparent and verifiable processes. DNV’s ESG Recognition is designed to help organisations demonstrate how certified management systems contribute to credible sustainability performance and responsible business practices.

“As expectations on credible ESG performance and communication grow, there is an increased need for companies to demonstrate how they work in reliable ways. The ESG Recognition was created for this purpose, to verify the use of certified management systems and thus help customers like Kuehne+Nagel build trust in their Environmental, Social and Governance commitment and performance,” said Massimo Berlin, Regional Manager Boost & Growth at DNV.

The management system certificates included in Kuehne+Nagel’s ESG Recognition cover several internationally recognised standards. These include ISO 14001 for environmental management, ISO 45001 for occupational health and safety, ISO 9001 for quality management and AS/EN 9100 for aerospace.

Through the recognition, Kuehne+Nagel reinforces its commitment to structured ESG performance, operational transparency and continuous improvement across its global logistics activities.

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ORLEN Advances Small-Scale LNG and BioLNG Strategy with Customer Demand Assessment in Poland and Lithuania

EuropaWire PR Editor — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:03:08 +0000

ORLEN Advances Small-Scale LNG and BioLNG Strategy with Customer Demand Assessment in Poland and Lithuania

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN has opened a market demand survey for small-scale LNG and bioLNG, inviting business partners and customers to provide information on projected volumes, preferred delivery locations and expected fuel-use models. The results will help ORLEN plan future infrastructure investments and tailor its commercial offering to the needs of B2B customers in transport and industrial applications. The survey will support planning for LNG reloading and logistics infrastructure for the 2029–2033 period, including decisions around location, capacity and operating models. ORLEN is already working to expand capacity at the Świnoujście LNG terminal from 40 to 60 tanker trucks per day and is assessing new infrastructure in Gdańsk, where a planned facility could handle up to 48 tanker trucks per day and begin loading operations under a new model in 2030. The Klaipėda LNG reloading terminal in Lithuania also remains important for Baltic market supply and may be expanded if demand continues to grow. The initiative comes as small-scale LNG demand rises sharply, with annual loading volumes increasing twentyfold in Poland since 2016 and eightfold in Lithuania since 2020.

(PRESS RELEASE) PŁOCK, 8-Jun-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — ORLEN has launched a market demand survey for small-scale LNG and bioLNG, inviting business customers and partners to provide input that will help shape the company’s future infrastructure development and commercial offering.

The survey is designed to collect information on expected fuel volumes, preferred delivery locations and anticipated usage models. ORLEN will use the results to better align future LNG and bioLNG solutions with the needs of the B2B market, particularly across transport and industrial applications.

The initiative forms part of ORLEN’s wider efforts to support the development of the small-scale LNG and bioLNG market in Poland, Lithuania and the broader region. The information gathered from customers will help the company assess future demand, plan infrastructure investments and adapt its services to the operational requirements of business users. The survey will remain open until the end of June.

“We want to develop LNG and bioLNG infrastructure based on customers’ actual needs. The better the infrastructure reflects market requirements, the greater the flexibility in managing supply costs and logistics. That is why we are encouraging the broadest possible participation in the survey, which will help us identify future development priorities and design solutions that meet the needs of our business partners,” said Grzegorz Bujnowski, Executive Director for Gas Trading at ORLEN.

Participants in the survey will be able to contribute to the planning of LNG reloading and logistics infrastructure for the 2029–2033 period. Their responses may help influence future decisions on the location, capacity and operating models of planned facilities. ORLEN also intends to conduct similar surveys regularly in the coming years to maintain an ongoing dialogue with the market as demand evolves.

The survey represents another step in ORLEN’s preparations to expand the small-scale LNG and bioLNG segment in Poland and Lithuania. The LNG terminal in Świnoujście will remain the primary supply source for the region, with work underway to increase its reloading capacity from 40 to 60 tanker trucks per day.

ORLEN is also assessing planned infrastructure in Gdańsk, with options under consideration including direct ship-to-truck LNG transfer and the use of onshore storage tanks. The planned Gdańsk facility is expected to complement existing infrastructure and strengthen security of supply, with a potential capacity of up to 48 tanker trucks per day. Under current plans, LNG loading operations under the new model are expected to begin in 2030.

In Lithuania, the LNG reloading terminal in Klaipėda continues to play an important role in supplying Baltic markets. The terminal also has potential for further expansion if strong demand growth in the region continues.

The rapid development of the small-scale LNG market highlights the importance of continuous demand assessment. In Poland, annual loading volumes have increased twentyfold since small-scale LNG deliveries began in 2016, reaching 192 thousand tonnes in 2025. In Lithuania, demand has grown eightfold since the Klaipėda terminal started operations in 2020, reaching 33 thousand tonnes.

By collecting direct input from customers, ORLEN aims to support more effective infrastructure planning, logistics management and commercial development in the LNG and bioLNG sector. The survey is available through ORLEN’s website for business customers interested in helping define future market needs.

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