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Eindhoven councillors have approved ASML's massive expansion at the Brainport Industries Campus alongside major investments in regional infrastructure. The project, which includes new bus lanes and road widening, aims to support 20,000 new jobs while connecting the region through the high-speed Brainport Line.

A new Eindhoven factory will produce the world’s first industrial-scale photonic chips using 6-inch wafers. This €150 million project secures Europe’s lead in high-tech innovation. It will power future AI systems and 6G networks.

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Eindhoven-based VDL Group has purchased Limoco, a specialist in industrial ventilation, following a successful 20-year collaboration. The move allows VDL to offer complete, custom-made air technology systems to its international clients in the high-tech and food industries.

The CEO of VDL Group, Willem van der Leegte, has been named as the newest member of the Eindhoven Airport Supervisory Board. His appointment aims to balance the airport’s role as an international gateway with the social and environmental needs of the surrounding region.

The eurozone economy grew slightly slower than expected in the final quarter of last year, with Eurostat revising growth down to 0.2% from an initial estimate of 0.3%. This adjustment also nudged the annual growth for 2025 down to 1.2%, as the wider European Union saw a similar quarterly increase. While the European Central Bank (ECB) had forecast a steady recovery for 2026, those projections are now clouded by the conflict in the Middle East. Analysts warn that rising energy prices could reignite inflation and dampen future growth, making the road to economic stability more uncertain than previously anticipated.

Eindhoven has introduced a single app to manage all shared bicycles, e-bikes, and scooters across the city. The new system uses 500 designated hubs to keep streets tidy while offering users lower prices and a more reliable service.

A major new housing project has broken move-in ground in Eindhoven, bringing 400 energy-efficient homes to the Gestel district. Supported by funding from the city and ASML, the development will transform a former school site into a mix of affordable rentals and private housing.