Only half of the CEE countries saw an increase in turnover among the top 500 companies, revealing disparities in economic performance.
While the US economy looks set for a soft landing, the eurozone continues to face many uncertainties, particularly in the industrial sector.
Despite €3 billion mobilised through the European Battery Alliance created in 2017, only 3% of the investment needed in the battery supply chain has been made.
In the first 6 months of 2024, 68,223 new companies were registered, this being the lowest value in recent semesters, including the first semester of 2019.
Nine countries experienced a higher number of insolvencies, and three countries recorded a decrease (Bulgaria, Croatia and Latvia).
Construction and real estate sectors are among the most cyclical sectors. Sensitive to changes in the labour market, prices and the interest rate, they are currently under strain.
The merger of the two companies contributes to strengthening BT Leasing's market position, as it reaches 35,000 customers.
The acquisition includes two manufacturing facilities located in the US and the Netherlands, as well as the lease of other manufacturing and R&D facilities in two US locations.
KoçZer, Türkiye's leading procurement and sourcing management company, officially announced its entry into the European market with the establishment of its subsidiary in Romania.
In December 2023, Vastint Romania became the first private company to join the Digi24 national campaign "Avem același sânge”.
The 2024 report highlights Schneider Electric's platforms' key strengths as “its versatility and extensibility, security, pricing engine, and data reporting”.