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EUROPE - Despite Antisemitism, Israeli Tech Expands
A new report by EIT Hub Israel, Planven VC and KPMG maps the growing footprint of Israeli technology companies across Europe and finds a story of deepening integration, resilience and long-term commitment. More than 1,600 Israeli tech companies now employ over 30,000 people across Europe, with a 4.8% annual growth rate over the past three years. “The data highlights the significant presence of the Israeli technology ecosystem in Europe,” said Dina Pasca-Raz, partner and head
Arno Froese
Jan 132 min read


EUROPE - Only Israel Offers Real Defense
European governments that condemn Israel and announce sanctions still line up for its air defense systems, as fears of Russian drones and other threats override political boycotts. At a joint appearance in Jerusalem, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned against any steps in the West Bank that might amount to annexation, insisting there should be “no formal, political or structural measures” in that direction and reiterating that “recognition of a Palestinian state should c
Arno Froese
Jan 52 min read


EUROPE - Pensions and the Ageing Problem
Across Europe, politicians increasingly tout private pensions as a cure-all for reviving stagnant stock exchanges, fostering entrepreneurship and curbing ballooning public spending as populations age. But any governments that bet on this solution may be disappointed. A proliferation of individual piggybanks will not solve the deeper challenges that flow from having purchasing power ever-more concentrated in older hands. According to the United Nations, Europe’s population age
K. Farmer
Dec 2, 20252 min read


Surpassed Expectations, New Shores, and Unity Despite Differences
Norbert Lieth and I travel through Germany and the Netherlands together every November. I’d like to briefly describe the sequence of our...
Jonathan Malgo
Jul 18, 20252 min read


EUROPE - Return to Rome
“Investors in the hydrogen sector are now focusing more on the European market due to the absolute uncertainty and planning insecurity in...
Arno Froese
Jul 17, 20253 min read
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