The Belgium glass insulation market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.7% from 2022 to 2030, reaching a value of US$ 46.9 million by 2030. This growth is driven by increasing energy efficiency awareness, stringent government regulations, and rising demand for temperature-controlled environments. Major players like Saint-Gobain and AGC are investing in advanced manufacturing technologies and sustainable products.

European Commissioner Henna Virkkunen announced plans for a new semiconductor support program, following calls for a 'Chips Act 2.0' to address shortcomings of the original 43 billion euro Chips Act launched in 2023. The new program aims to strengthen supply chains, address gaps in advanced chipmaking and packaging, and build on existing strengths in chip equipment manufacturing.

European Commission digital chief Henna Virkkunen announced plans for a new semiconductor support programme during a press conference in Amsterdam on 2025-03-27. The initiative follows calls for a 'Chips Act 2.0' from industry groups and lawmakers, aimed at strengthening supply chains and addressing gaps in advanced chipmaking and packaging. The original Chips Act, launched in 2023, allocated 43 billion euros ($46 billion) but failed to meet its top goals, preventing a potential deterioration of Europe's semiconductor industry amid larger support programmes in the United States and China.

Farmers in Kenya, including Benson Wanjala, are experiencing soil degradation due to acidifying fertilizers, leading to reduced crop yields. The government's fertilizer subsidy, introduced in 2008, has made chemical fertilizers more accessible, but has also contributed to soil acidification. The Food and Agriculture Organization reported a 4% decline in maize production in 2022. The African Development Bank estimates that Africa's food import spending will double by 2025. The continent faces challenges in soil health, with 63% of arable land in Kenya now acidic. Experts advocate for a return to traditional farming practices to replenish soil health, emphasizing the need to phase out chemical fertilizers. The African Union adopted a 10-year plan to increase local fertilizer production and usage. Kenya heavily relies on imported fertilizers, primarily from the European Union, Saudi Arabia, and Russia. The fertilizer scandal in Kenya, involving fake fertilizer distributed to farmers, has raised concerns about soil health. Soil acidity causes land degradation and nutrient deficiencies, leading to concerns about food security across Africa.

IPCOM N.V., a European insulation group, has completed the acquisition of majority stakes in IBSL Group Ltd and RSL Group. Squire Patton Boggs provided legal advice on the deal.