European Union struggles to meet its own targets on EV adoption
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.
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.

Romanian engineering group Simtel Team has commissioned its photovoltaic park in Giurgiu, Romania's largest solar park built on degraded land. The facility has an installed capacity of 52 MWp and an estimated annual production of approximately 73 GWh.
Romania's construction work volume increased by 9.3% in the first nine months compared to the same period in 2024, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
Private healthcare operator Regina Maria has opened the largest medical recovery pool in Southeast Europe at its new Kinetic Flagship clinic in Bucharest, following an investment of nearly €4 million.
Romanian mobile phone accessories retailer Contakt has announced its entry into the Czech market with two locations in Prague, marking a new step in its European expansion plan. The company has signed for locations in high-traffic malls with official opening estimated for March 2026.
Almost 60% of companies in Romania plan to expand their use of flexible spaces over the next two years to support hybrid working strategies.