Europe and the wider EMEA region are heading into 2026 with sharp economic divergence, rising industrial stress in the North, and accelerating growth in the South. Sovereignty agendas, from semiconductor fabrication to localized EV supply chains, are reshaping strategic priorities, while software consolidation, domestic banking M&A, and energy-security investment gain momentum. At the same time, distressed deal flow is building and Africa’s digital infrastructure boom is creating new opportunities.

Our latest report looks at:

• the 4 forces that will influence EMEA dealmaking in 2026
• the latest heat chart showing the sectors and regions where activity is likely to dominate
• the five trends that are expected to shape the year

Download the full report to get insight into what will shape tomorrow’s deals.