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Inside Europe’s biggest companies—and the forces reshaping them

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What happened

As the combined revenues of Europe’s largest companies hit a record high, the continent’s CEOs must navigate a new business landscape shaped by AI, geopolitics, climate change, and intensifying global competition.

Key facts

  • As the combined revenues of Europe’s largest companies hit a record high, the continent’s CEOs must navigate a new business landscape shaped by AI, geopolitics, climate change, and intensifying global competition.
  • Reported by Fortune and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:00:00 UTC.

Why it matters

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