EU. In order to put a "made in Europe" label on its chips, the American semiconductor giant Intel has unveiled an initial investment plan of €30 billion in six European Union countries, including France, Italy and Spain.

FRANCE / ITALY. One of the world's leading semiconductor companies, STMicroelectronics, has announced €600 million in financial support from the European Investment Bank for its R&D and new pilot production lines.

EU. Research and development expenditure in the EU Member States amounted to around €311bn in 2020, a drop of €1bn compared to 2019 according to Eurostat,

EUROPEAN UNION. On Monday 27 September 2021, the European Investment Bank (EIB) granted ArcelorMittal a €280 million loan. This envelope will be used "for research and innovation in support of the steel group's decarbonization objectives", as stated in a statement by the institution. "It will help...

EU. The European Commission welcomes the validation of the European Defence Fund, a new multiannual financial programme worth almost €8 billion.

FRANCE / TUNISIA. After a few months of delay on its programme because of the coronavirus, the fintech iBanFirst launches a recruitment plan for eighty employees in Tunisia and Europe. version française

FRANCE. Engie inaugurates a new research centre dedicated to preparing tomorrow's energy solutions.

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