Europe’s defence sector is facing a rapidly evolving threat landscape. EU defence spending reached €343 billion in 2024, up 19% year-on-year. Defence investment also increased from €51 billion in 2021 to €106 billion in 2024, a record-breaking level.
Manufacturing remains a cornerstone of European economy, contributing roughly 14% to 15% of GDP and supporting more than 30 million jobs. It now faces a decisive crossroads shaped by geopolitical fragmentation, supply-chain risk, high energy costs, skills shortages, and intensifying global competition, which will require major adaptation in the decades ahead. A Sector […]
Twenty-five years ago, European private equity was a nascent industry finding its footing. Today, it has become a cornerstone of corporate transformation, capital deployment and value creation across the continent. The next 25 years will be defined by both promise and pressure: a rapidly maturing sector, facing new pressures, and reinventing its playbook for the future.
In an era defined by accelerating business complexity, geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and shifting trade dynamics, organizations face challenges that demand immediate, decisive action. This comprehensive guide to Executive Interim Management worldwide features 28 countries across 4 continents.
As global trade tensions persist and reshape markets, Brazil, India, Singapore, and Japan each must rapidly adapt to sector-specific challenges. Diversification, innovation, and strengthened regional partnerships will be key to balancing opportunity with risk.
Valtus Alliance has brought together more than 50 partners for its first international masterclass — a milestone event focused on one of the most unexpected, yet revealing topics at the intersection of business and global affairs: the Geopolitics of Luxury. Co-hosted by Bertrand Grimm, Partner at Valtus, and Aymeric Bas, Managing Partner International, the […]
Export-driven economies face mounting pressures as protectionist policies, supply chain disruptions, and shifting market dynamics reshape global trade. This analysis explores how Italy, Germany, Canada, and the Nordic countries are responding to these challenges across their most vital industries.