Europe

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 19, 2025 - As illegal and abusive drone activity increasingly threatens people and critical infrastructure-especially near air traffic assets-industry association UAV DACH is urging European and national policymakers to establish clearer rules, shared visibility, and coordinated capabilities for effective drone detection and defense across Europe.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 18, 2025 - Motor Presse Stuttgart is kicking off a year-long anniversary cycle for its flagship automotive media brand auto motor und sport, marking 80 years of publishing with a premium-format XXL issue and a 2026 editorial program designed to deepen reach across print and digital channels.

An anniversary issue designed as a premium brand statement
Motor Presse Stuttgart is launching the jubilee year with an oversized special edition of auto motor und sport featuring a refined additional cover, larger format, and an expanded 232-page scope. The move signals a deliberate positioning strategy: in a fragmented media environment, special-interest publishers are increasingly using premium "event issues" to reinforce brand authority, extend dwell time, and create high-impact inventory for partners.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 18, 2025 - Citroën has appointed Aline Germain as the brand's new marketing lead, effective January 1, 2026, as the automaker continues to sharpen its global positioning across electric, hybrid, and mainstream mobility segments within the Stellantis portfolio.

Leadership change signals renewed focus on brand equity and go-to-market execution
Citroën said Germain will become responsible for Marketing Citroën from 1 january 2026, replacing Federico Goyret, who has been appointed to a position to be announced later. The company said Germain will report to Citroën Brand CEO Xavier Chardon, placing the role at the center of strategy-to-market coordination as Citroën competes for attention in a crowded European and global volume market.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 18, 2025 - A new B2B-focused nautical event, the Napoli Boat Show (NBS), will debut from March 18-22, 2026 at Marina di Stabia in Castellammare di Stabia, positioning itself as a "Boutique Boat Show" built around a simple commercial premise: every boat on display is ready to sail, and sea trials are the norm rather than the exception.

A "Ready-to-Sea" exhibition model built for sales conversations
Unlike traditional dockside showcases, NBS is designed to reverse exhibition logic by putting on-water testing at the center of the buying process. The show's proposition is that there is a material difference between viewing a vessel moored at the quay and experiencing it underway-especially in a setting that allows shipowners and professional buyers to evaluate handling, comfort, and performance in real conditions.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 11, 2025 - Mercedes-Benz is expanding its sustainability playbook with "Tomorrow XX", a cross-portfolio technology program designed to decarbonize vehicle components, scale circular materials and turn end-of-life cars into a strategic raw-materials source. For OEMs, suppliers and material innovators, the initiative signals how one of the world's leading premium automotive brands plans to industrialize low-carbon, circular design across its global lineup.

Holistic sustainability roadmap across the Mercedes-Benz portfolio

Tomorrow XX extends the holistic, multi-disciplinary approach first showcased in the VISION EQXX and CONCEPT AMG GT XX to the entire product portfolio, across all drivetrains. From the earliest design stages through to end-of-life, every component and material is being scrutinized for CO₂ impact, resource intensity and recyclability.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 10, 2025 - TCL SunPower Global is expanding its European residential solar strategy with a new fully integrated home energy storage system designed to work natively with SunPower solar panels and the SunPower app, giving installers and homeowners a single-vendor ecosystem for generation, storage and digital energy management.

From Standalone Batteries to a Connected Home Energy Ecosystem

The new SunPower home energy storage system is positioned as the core of a connected domestic energy ecosystem rather than a standalone battery. By combining PV generation, storage and load control through one brand, one account and one app, TCL SunPower aims to simplify deployment and post-sale support for its installer partners while helping homeowners maximize self-consumption and energy independence.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 10, 2025 - Implantica is strengthening its European market expansion for RefluxStop®, announcing that Florence's renowned Careggi University Hospital has performed its first procedure with the implantable device for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), adding another high-profile reference center to the therapy's growing footprint.

Careggi University Hospital Becomes a Flagship Center for GERD Innovation

The first RefluxStop® implantation at Careggi University Hospital was carried out by Dr. Paolo Prosperi, Chief of Emergency Surgery, assisted by Dr. Alessio Giordano. As part of the University of Florence, Careggi is one of Italy's most respected academic medical centers and a key reference institution for advanced surgical technologies.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 10, 2025 - Husqvarna Group is sharpening its long-term strategy to deliver profitable growth, unveiling new 2030 financial and sustainability targets and a transformational cost-out program as it positions its global outdoor equipment and robotics portfolio for higher margins and capital efficiency.

New 2030 Strategy Anchored in Portfolio Focus and Operational Excellence

At its Capital Markets Day in Stockholm, Husqvarna Group's leadership team briefed institutional investors, analysts and financial media on the next strategy period to 2030. The company will focus on strategic portfolio management, operational excellence and full leverage of its aftermarket offering across its core manufacturing and industry segments.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 10, 2025 - Fresco is stepping up its ambition to become the default operating system for the smart kitchen, closing a €15 million Series C round to accelerate its AI-driven cooking platform for appliance manufacturers and their global consumer base. The Dublin-based company is positioning its KitchenOS and AI Cooking Companion as core infrastructure for appliance OEMs that want to deliver personalized, connected cooking experiences at scale.

From Smart Appliances to an AI-Driven Connected Kitchen Ecosystem

The latest funding round brings together mission-aligned investors focused on the future of food and connected living. New backers include Samuel Dennigan of Strong Roots, Barry Napier of Cubic3 and Tyler Hu of Arda, with continued support from existing investors such as Middleby, ACT Venture Capital, AE Ventures, Morpheus Ventures and Alsop Louie Partners.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 10, 2025 - Europe has taken a decisive step toward defence communications sovereignty with the successful over-the-air demonstration of the European Protected Waveform (EPW), validating a new generation of secure, resilient, multi-orbit military satellite communications across GEO and LEO.

Milestone trial proves resilience against jamming and cyber threats

Conducted on November 26-27, 2025 at Universität der Bundeswehr München in Germany, the EPW tests confirmed the waveform's ability to protect mission-critical links against jamming, cyber threats and unauthorised access. For defence ministries facing increasingly contested and congested spectrum, the results provide concrete evidence that next-generation protected satcom can be engineered on European soil and operated across both geostationary and non-geostationary constellations.