Why Eurozone Mergers Are Surging in 2026

Episode 55 of The European Economy Podcast examines the surprising surge in Eurozone dealmaking during a period of ECB rate hikes and geopolitical tension. Hosts Lucas and Luna break down the forces driving cross-border M&A activity, focusing on how higher interest rates and the energy price shock are reshaping corporate strategy. They discuss the role of private equity, the gap between Northern and Southern European acquirers, and why German industrial companies are suddenly targets. With specific data on the recent FTC decision on a major Italian-French utility tie-up and the spike in premiums paid, this episode explains why 2026 is shaping up as a record year for Eurozone mergers and what it signals about long-term competitiveness. #Eurozone #MergersAndAcquisitions #ECB #InterestRates #EnergyPrices #PrivateEquity #IndustrialDeal #CrossBorder #GermanEconomy #ItalianFirms #FrenchConglomerates #FTC #Regulation #CorporateStrategy #Dealmaking #Economics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo