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Higher than global average: European companies jack up investment into research and development

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European Union firms have significantly increased their investments in research and development (R&D), rising above the world’s average growth rate. While the world’s top 2500 companies in terms of investment into R&D increased this investment by 5.8% over 2016, companies with headquarters in the EU did so by 7%, with growth driven mainly by the Read more about Higher than global average: European companies jack up investment into research and development[…]

The board of the European Investment Bank approved new financing totalling EUR 12.4 billion

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This includes support for rail, road, air and maritime transport investment around the world and backing for new renewable energy and security of energy supply schemes. New PPP financing for tram, motorway and internet investment was also agreed. “The EU Bank is supporting new investment in sustainable transport, renewable energy and helping small companies harness Read more about The board of the European Investment Bank approved new financing totalling EUR 12.4 billion[…]