Volkswagen approved a sweeping restructuring plan combining 50,000 job cuts, portfolio simplification and €135 billion in R&D and investment spending.
Russia extends the sale of lower-grade Euro-2 to Euro-4 fuels until 2027 to address supply disruptions caused by attacks on refineries, impacting innovation and startup opportunities in the energy tech sector.
Russia permits continued circulation of Euro-3 standard fuel until 2026 amid refinery disruptions, impacting energy startups and innovation in the domestic market.
Russia has nearly quadrupled aviation fuel imports from Belarus amid domestic production issues, impacting fuel supplies and potentially affecting tech startups reliant on stable transport.
The US delays a planned 25% auto tariff hike on EU imports until July 4, impacting transatlantic trade and automotive tech startups reliant on cross-border investment and innovation.
Munich’s ifo Institute warns that US tariff hikes on EU cars risk triggering a German recession by 2026, threatening automotive and tech startup sectors.
The EU and Mercosur bloc launch a provisional free trade agreement expected to boost automotive, machinery, and pharmaceutical startups while facing regulatory scrutiny in Europe.
Uzbekistan’s March auto sales surged 19%, driven by new and used cars, with EV sales up 24%, signaling opportunities for startups and venture capital in the evolving mobility sector.
Tashkent's agricultural and automotive markets saw significant profit growth in 2025, creating new opportunities for startups and venture capital investors in the region.