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Embassy of France in India- "With effect from 10 April 2026, Indian nationals possessing an ordinary passport are no longer required to hold an airport transit visa when passing through the international zone of airports located on French territory. This measure applies to passengers remaining in the international zone during a layover at a French airport en route to a third country."

Mr. Arun Chawla, Director General, Indian Council of Arbitration highlighted that the India–EU Free Trade Agreement, is set to harness the economic potential of India and the EU — the 2nd and 4th largest economies, amid a volatile global landscape, reinforcing stability, predictability, and confidence for investors and businesses alike. He reiterated that as economic relations deepen, we also see cross-border dispute resolution frameworks working in harmony to further the cause of a vibrant economic corridor, where commerce and investment are fully backed by robust alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. Furthermore he highlighted that at ICA, we recognize that agreements of this scale do more than facilitate commerce; they strengthen the foundations for fair, efficient, and institutionalized dispute resolution mechanisms across borders. By supporting frameworks that uphold integrity and transparency in commercial engagements, we aim to ensure that arbitration continues to be a reliable pillar of global trade. He congratulated all stakeholders involved and expressed optimism to leveraging this landmark FTA towards collectively promoting innovation, sustainable growth, and mutually beneficial economic cooperation in times to come. #IndiaEUTradeDeal #IndiaEUFTA #IndiaEUTradeDeal #DigitalTrade #GlobalTrade #SupplyChains #EUIndia #TradeTransformation #Arbitration #InternationalTrade #CrossBorderArbitration Narendra Modi | Arjun Ram Meghwal | Piyush Goyal | Ministry of Law and Justice | Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India | Supreme Court of India | High Court of Delhi | FICCI | LiveLaw | Global Arbitration Review | European Commission | Europe-India Chamber of Commerce & Industry | The Council of EU Chambers of Commerce in India

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🔎 🇩🇪Germany’s Family Offices - Mapping the Hidden Giants of Capital Germany’s family offices are among Europe’s most sophisticated investors. Rooted in industrial dynasties and entrepreneurial success, they combine generational capital with strategic patience. Many now rival private equity funds, but with deeper independence and longer horizons. .. some of the leading players: • Haniel From Duisburg trading roots (1756) to a €36B+ industrial holding in healthcare & B2B services. • Droege Group Düsseldorf-based family holding of Walter Droege, active in restructuring and mid-cap growth. • TRESONO Family Office AG Munich-based multi-family office managing diversified portfolios since 2010. • Dieter von Holtzbrinck Ventures (DvH Ventures) From the Holtzbrinck publishing empire (Die Zeit, Handelsblatt), now a digital VC. • 4L Vision GmbH Saarland-based seed investor focused on sustainable, impact-driven startups. • THI Investments Office of the Thiele family, former Knorr-Bremse shareholders. • KOEHLER.GROUP Family wealth rooted in the Koehler paper manufacturing business. • SALVIA GmbH Office of Helmut Jeggle, early BioNTech backer, investing in biotech & tech. • Family Trust Munich-based office investing in German Mittelstand SMEs. • CSSP Holding GmbH Sustainability-focused investor with undisclosed AUM. • EXTOREL Office of Falk Strascheg, one of Germany’s first VCs. • Atlan Independent Hamburg-based family office (founded 2015), serving wealthy families across Europe & LatAm. • SKion GmbH Office of Susanne Klatten (BMW & Altana heiress), investing in energy, water, life sciences. • HQ Capital Part of Harald Quandt Holding (BMW legacy family), ~$28B AUM in PE & real estate. • ATON GmbH Office of Dr. Lutz Helmig, Helios Clinics founder, focusing on healthcare & industry. • Harald Quandt Holding GmbH From the Quandt dynasty (BMW), managing €17B+ across asset classes. • FINVIA Frankfurt-based modern multi-family office with institutional-grade services. • Palatina Saarbrücken-based multi-family office for generational wealth preservation. • D11Z.Ventures GmbH & Co. KG Munich-based early-stage fund (~€200M), investing in digital transformation. • FOCAM AG Frankfurt-based multi-family office, managing wealth for several dynasties. • BLN Capital Berlin-based early-stage investor with strong tech/startup focus. • Spudy & Co. Family Office GmbH Founded by Rolf Spudy, managing €12.7B with late-stage orientation. • Alstin Capital Office of Carsten Maschmeyer (AWD, TV investor), growth-focused. • Athos Service GmbH Office of Andreas & Thomas Strüngmann (Hexal founders, BioNTech backers), ~€30B AUM. • Liberta Partners Munich-based family equity firm specializing in carve-outs. Germany’s family offices have moved far beyond passive wealth management. With roots in publishing, industry, pharma and automotive empires, they now deploy billions into private equity, venture capital and sustainability. Graphic: i5invest