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In Europe, increased defense spending is expected to accelerate investments in industrial and logistical infrastructures, with an estimated additional demand of 37 million square meters over seven years if NATO's defense spending target of 3.5% of GDP is met. Key players are Italy, Germany, Spain, and France.

Concurrently, Intesa Sanpaolo aims to invest 5.6 billion in technology by 2025, focusing on digital transformation through its digital bank, Isybank, which has made 95% of retail products digitally manageable. The bank’s plan includes extending its cloud-based platform, Isytech, across more segments by 2029.