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🌊 The sixth edition of the Euronext Blue Challenge comes to a close! The #EuronextBlueChallenge, under the umbrella of the #EuronextFoundation and in collaboration with JA Europe, featured ten national finalists with outstanding startups aiming to address key challenges across marine ecosystems. This year, Bio Hull (India) emerged as the winner of the Blue Innovation Award 2026, Inflood (France) secured second place, and Nehro (Norway) was awarded third place. Congratulations to all the finalists for their innovative mini-companies, impressive presentations and clear commitment to environmental sustainability. Thank you also to the students, teachers and over 70 Euronext volunteers and mentors across Belgium, Denmark, France, India, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal and the UK for making this sixth edition a success. Learn more about the winning projects: https://lnkd.in/ecBV6E9D

Euronext was pleased to host a bell ceremony in Paris to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and its role in advancing responsible investment globally. Over the past two decades, responsible investment has become increasingly embedded in finance, reflecting a growing recognition of sustainability-related risks and opportunities in long-term value creation and resilience. We would like to thank PRI Board Members Laetitia Tankwe and Lorenzo Saa, as well as Euronext’s Head of ESG and Sustainable Finance, Camille Leca, for sharing their insights on the topic. We also heard a keynote speech by Josselin Kalifa, (Groupe Caisse des Dépôts), and hosted a panel discussion featuring Tamsin Ballard, (PRI), Michael Herskovich, (BNP Paribas Asset Management), Marcus Blomberg, (Folksam), Aurélie BAUDHUIN (Malakoff Humanis) and Hortense Bioy, CFA, (Morningstar Sustainalytics) followed by a peer-to-peer networking session. As a PRI signatory and a leading player in European sustainable finance, Euronext is proud to contribute to the continued development and adoption of responsible investment practices.

The Euronext Blue Challenge brought together young innovators from Belgium, Denmark, France, India, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal and the United Kingdom, each a winner of their national competition, to compete at the Global Finals held on 12 May 2026. The national finalists presented their mini companies, which are: ▪️ Algicare (Denmark) — Seaweed-based plaster with a pH indicator that changes colour to signal infection. ▪️ EcoLithos (Portugal) — Transforms industrial waste into eco-friendly construction materials, reducing CO₂ emissions. ▪️ Nehro UB (Norway) — Solution to eliminate hydrogen peroxide emissions into the ocean after fish delousing in aquaculture. ▪️ PlastiCatch (Netherlands) — Laundry bag that captures microplastics released during washing, preventing them from entering waterways. ▪️ Inflood Tech (France) — Inflatable dam that quickly protects against flood damage by reducing rising water impact. ▪️ Squish Pea (United Kingdom) — Replaces plastic microbeads in sensory products with naturally dyed chickpeas, reducing environmental impact. ▪️ BioHull (India) — Non-toxic antifouling tiles for ships, inspired by shark skin, to minimise biofilm and barnacle growth. ▪️ Mag-Shell (Italy) — Floating filtration device treating contaminated water from naval maintenance, using recycled mussel shells to capture heavy metals. ▪️ HydroLoop (Ireland) — Redirects wastewater into AI data centres, using server heat to support water purification. ▪️ Beezy Wrap (Belgium) — Reusable beeswax wrap made from local fabric scraps as a sustainable alternative to single-use packaging. Congratulations to all the students on becoming national finalists in the #EuronextBlueChallenge competition, and stay tuned for the announcement of the winners! 👏 In partnership with JA Europe and under the umbrella of the #EuronextFoundation, #Euronext is proud to support the next generation of innovators and leaders. Learn more about the Euronext Blue Challenge: https://lnkd.in/dBTrCj6G

Euronext is delighted to present its Q1 2026 results. The first quarter of 2026 was another demonstration of the strength of our diversified business model. This eighth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth demonstrates how we transformed our vision of integrated European markets into reality. In March, #Euronext successfully launched Euronext Nord Pool Power Futures in the Nordics and Baltics after the migration of 100% of open interest to Euronext Clearing, capturing benefits across the full value chain. The company continues to scale its model across Europe. Euronext benefits from growing momentum in the Greek market as Athens Exchange Group became Euronext Athens, marking a key step in the integration of the Greek capital markets into the European ambition of Euronext. Progress in non-volume related business continued with the expansion of Admincontrol in France. The Euronext Securities CSD European Expansion is gaining momentum as leading custodians have confirmed that they support our European model and are actively getting ready for the go-live.  We also successfully kicked off client onboarding on our European Repo platform. Primary Markets delivered a strong first quarter performance, despite elevated market volatility. This was supported by the largest ever defence IPO globally and solid follow-on activity. Combined with a robust IPO pipeline, this demonstrates that Euronext provides the relevant solution for European and global financing needs.  Euronext’s strategic plan, #InnovateForGrowth2027, continues to produce tangible results, positioning the Group to capture future opportunities and deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders. As Euronext advances its ambitions, we remain focused on innovation, operational excellence and supporting the growth of European capital markets. Read the press release: https://lnkd.in/eMkn2Q2q

See you at ETF Stream Ecosystem Unwrapped this week! 🚀 The Euronext ETF and Index teams are excited to connect with you at the annual ETF Ecosystem Unwrapped conference on 20-21 May in London. Don't miss Liz Wright and Tim Rohkemper, CFA's presentation, 'Why Europe, Why Now: The next cycle and the indices built to track it', at 10:40 on Thursday 21 May. They will explore the latest trends driving European ETF growth, the evolving investor landscape and how innovative indices are shaping the next phase of the market. At 16:00 on Thursday Jean-Christophe Baille will be sharing expertise during the panel discussion, 'Unifying Europe's fragmented ETF market'. The session will examine the challenges and opportunities in harmonising Europe's ETF landscape, with practical insights on regulatory developments and market integration. 🤝Be sure to stop by our booth to talk #ETFs and indices in Europe and globally! Learn more about #ETFEcosystemUnwrapped2026: https://lnkd.in/ebur9ZTZ

The EU capital markets are increasingly interconnected, yet supervision remains nationally fragmented. This fragmentation brings significant economic and operational costs, with market operators facing duplicative processes and divergent expectations. Euronext strongly supports genuine single supervision for key financial market infrastructures at EU level, including CCPs, CSD and trading venues, as well as the introduction of a PEMO framework as proposed by the European Commission in the MISP published in December 2025. For these reforms to be effective, European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) must be entrusted with clear, direct supervisory responsibilities and decision-making powers. Short-term compromises that dilute single supervision risk entrenching inefficiencies and undermining the effectiveness of EU markets. Single supervision is not an end in itself, but a necessary means to integrate markets further and deliver on the EU’s broader economic objectives. Read more about #Euronext’s position: https://lnkd.in/eH2asRkR

🏁 Closing the first edition of the Euronext Trading Game, powered by NextWise. At Euronext, we believe financial literacy is a cornerstone of long-term economic empowerment, supporting the future of resilient European capital markets. Under the Euronext Foundation, the Euronext Trading Game has a clear ambition: to improve financial literacy and empower the next generation of investors across Europe. Students in higher education from seven countries - Belgium, France, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway and Portugal - stepped into the role of investors.   Through a dynamic, real-world simulation with 15-minute delayed market data from Euronext’s seven marketplaces in the aforementioned countries, they built portfolios, tested strategies, navigated market conditions and sharpened their investment decision-making skills over seven months. The journey culminated in our European Final Pitch, where national winners took the stage to present their investment strategies to a jury panel of Euronext experts. 👏 Congratulations to all national winners and to our European winners. 🎙️Individual European winners ▪️ 1st place – Mustafa Tugtekin, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands ▪️2nd place – Anthoine Pata-Lavigne, Nova School of Business and Economics, Portugal ▪️3rd place – Edoardo Gazzeri, ESCP Business School, Italy 🎙️Club European winners ▪️1st place – Alpha Investment Fund, Portugal Antonio Lippi, Tobias Stockenhuber, Anthoine Pata-Lavigne, Johan Olhasque, Davide Romeo, led by Jorge Moncada Calmet 🏛️ Nova School of Business and Economics ▪️2nd place – BISO Invest Stavanger, Norway André Sætren, Clara Ofelia Lopez, Simen Sorskar, Kasper Zinck Brix-Thomsen, Thorvald Mauritzen Næss, Martin Dahlberg Kristiansen, led by Bernt Petter Olsen 🏛️ BI Norwegian Business School ▪️3rd place – UGSMF Industrials, Ireland Franz Joshua Ocsio, Jane Dowling, Viktoriia Sharapova, Cormac McDonagh, Daniel Stefanov, Jamie Cantillon, led by Jimí Fenton 🏛️ University of Galway A special thank you to all participants, partners, mentors, juries and teams who made this first edition a success! Camille Leca, Emma Rosenthal, Giammarco Dalessandro, Giulia Minoli, Inass Bounouar, Jiajun HAN, Koyena Pathak, Margaux Kurver, Michael Barclay, Roberto Bonalumi, Tristan Richefeu-Costa, Vittoria Ubaldi Download the NextWise app or visit https://lnkd.in/eUi2gKtx, and register to receive updates for the next edition, starting in Autumn 2026. Stay tuned!

🌈 In honour of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (#IDAHOBIT), Euronext reaffirms its commitment to fostering a workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. Under this year’s theme, ‘Together for a workplace free from discrimination’ we reflect on the importance of respect, inclusion and shared responsibility in the workplace. 🔔 The bell proudly rang across #EuronextAmsterdam, #EuronextBrussels, #EuronextDublin, #EuronextLondon, #EuronextParis and our tech centre in Porto, as Euronext once again participated in the global ‘Ring the Bell for LGBTIQ+ Equality’ initiative organised by the United Nations Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative/UN Global Compact Network Netherlands, United Nations Human Rights (OHCHR), Koppa - The LGBTI+ Economic Power Lab and Open for Business alongside other exchanges. Breakfasts, workshops and webinars on topics such as ‘creating a professional environment where the freedom to be oneself allows everyone to reach their full potential’ and ‘working together for an inclusive and discrimination-free workplace’ provided opportunities for our teams to engage and learn. At #Euronext, an inclusive and non-discriminatory environment is essential to the way we work, collaborate and innovate. By ensuring that every individual feels safe, valued and able to contribute fully, we strengthen our organisation and the markets we serve. Discover how we turn awareness into everyday action: https://lnkd.in/etqtBi2y

Euronext Group Data Teams (Euronext Data Services, MTS Markets and Euronext Securities) as well as client services and membership departments wish to thank everyone who joined the #Euronext Markets and Data client event at Dartmouth House yesterday evening for an evening shaped by insight, innovation and collaboration. Bringing together clients, partners and industry leaders from across the market data ecosystem, the evening provided an opportunity to exchange perspectives on the evolving needs of global markets - from data accessibility and distribution to technology, transparency and innovation. In increasingly complex markets, trusted data and strong partnerships matter more than ever. Euronext Group is proud to support all clients with the solutions, expertise and connectivity needed to navigate what’s next. We look forward to continuing to build the future of market infrastructure together.

Euronext believes unlocking investment and supporting Europe’s most dynamic companies requires effective exit strategies. While IPOs remain central, developing stronger complementary non-IPO pathways can further boost Europe’s long-term competitiveness. Depending on design and market uptake, a pan-European private markets platform could potentially contribute to enhancing liquidity, transparency and investor access, helping to channel private capital into growing private companies. To scale these solutions, a proportionate and harmonised EU regulatory framework is essential, ensuring both market integrity and investor protection. Private market solutions must complement - not replace - public markets, acting as a stepping stone towards IPOs. Read #Euronext's full response: https://lnkd.in/eSFBvFtB