Sweden’s EQT raises €22bn for its largest-ever fund
By Mark McSherry Swedish investment firm EQT announced that it raised €22 billion in total commitments for its largest-ever private equity fund EQT X. “The…
February 2024
US, France, Germany drive debt to record $313 trillion
By Mark McSherry Global debt increased by more than $15 trillion in 2023 to reach a new record high of $313 trillion, according to the…
Ireland reports debt of €223bn – €42,000 per person
Ireland’s gross public debt stood at an estimated €223 billion at the end of 2023, down from €236 billion at end-2021 but around €20 billion…
EU investigates TikTok over possible content breaches
The European Union said it will investigate whether TikTok breached EU online content rules aimed at protecting children and ensuring transparent advertising. The move means…
Euro Investment Bank invests €1.2bn in West Balkans
EIB Global, the financial arm of the European Investment Bank (EIB) for activities outside the European Union, said it invested a record €1.2 billion across the Western…