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European Dealmaking Revives Amid Digital Euro Push

9/27/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Goldman Sachs senior bankers expect revival of European dealmaking due to infrastructure spending in Germany and France.
The Qatar Investment Authority plans a $3 billion data-center partnership with Blue Owl Capital.
The European Union (EU) pushes a digital euro to counter US payment dominance, with probes into Visa and Mastercard.
European banks developing euro stablecoin set to launch in 2026.

History

Historical Context

The 2008 global financial crisis caused a 50% drop in European mergers and acquisitions, significantly impacting the region's economy. In response, Germany and France have increased infrastructure spending to revitalize the sector. The EU's initiatives, including the proposed digital euro and scrutiny of Visa and Mastercard, aim to enhance financial sovereignty, potentially reshaping the European banking landscape by 2026.

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Story summary

Goldman Sachs senior bankers expect revival of European dealmaking due to infrastructure spending in Germany and France.
The Qatar Investment Authority plans a $3 billion data-center partnership with Blue Owl Capital.
The European Union (EU) pushes a digital euro to counter US payment dominance, with probes into Visa and Mastercard.
European banks developing euro stablecoin set to launch in 2026.

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