European Headline: news from across Europe

Storm Charles forces cancellation of Web Summit’s second day

The Lisbon technology conference plans to continue on Thursday as Portugal closes schools and non-essential public services nationwide.

10 Nov, 22:041 min read

Europe
Birol urges electrification push as Europe faces fuel supply risks
10 Nov, 21:192 min read
Tech & Startups
Redalpine closes US$250 million fund for European start-ups
10 Nov, 20:041 min read
Tech & Startups
DLR, NASA and CSA explore greenhouse designs for future Moon missions
10 Nov, 19:191 min read

Europe

Germany’s €2.7 billion EV subsidy fund could be depleted by end of 2027

The government is revising annual funding allocations as demand exceeds expectations, but has not indicated whether it will increase the programme’s total budget.

10 Nov, 18:342 min read

Støre urges Britain to seek an alternative to Norway’s EU arrangement
9 Nov, 17:18
France advances minimum wage increase and prepares tax relief
9 Nov, 16:04
Barnier urges euro and Schengen exemptions if UK rejoins EU
5 Nov, 14:34

Policy

EU tech chief calls for trusted partners in AI chip cooperation

Henna Virkkunen urged Europe to develop its own advanced chip capabilities as Nvidia investigates a possible Chinese intelligence operation targeting its chief executive.

10 Nov, 16:041 min read

EU countries agree to back COP31 electrification pledge
10 Nov, 15:03
Five EU countries seek British funding commitment for electricity deal
10 Nov, 13:33
EU draft would ban ten manipulative online design practices
9 Nov, 18:33

Business

Uzbekistan wind farm approaches completion with Dutch lender backing

The €232 million Nukus 2 development combines wind turbines with battery storage, with commissioning targeted for completion at the end of November 2026.

10 Nov, 17:492 min read