France

Known for: Stylish, minimalist sneakers made with an eco and fair trade ethos.
Employees: ~500
Manufacturing: Produced in Brazil with strong supplier relationships.
Sustainability: Uses organic cotton, wild Amazon rubber, and recycled materials. Strong transparency and traceability focus. Certified living wages and fair trade sourcing.

Known for: Trail running shoes and mountain-ready gear, popular with endurance athletes. Competes with Merrell and The North Face.
Employees: ~3000
Manufacturing: Designed in France, produced in Asia with selected EU assembly.
Sustainability: Runs the Play Minded Program for product durability, waste reduction, and chemical safety. Member of Fair Labor Association.

The word, the lifestyle, the moment. A small cup, a small table, and hours of conversation. “Café” is the spirit of Europe’s cities & sidewalks.
The word café is used in France, Belgium, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, and more —  this word captures Europe’s love of social sipping and slow moments.

Brands: Peugeot, Citroën, DS, Opel/Vauxhall, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Jeep.
European Manufacturing: France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Slovakia, UK.
Battery Sourcing: ACC (France, Germany), LG Chem (Poland), some CATL (China).
Estimated nr. of European Jobs: ~250,000+ (direct and supply chain).
Privacy Concerns: Low – European-based management and infrastructure.

Known for: Discount e-commerce marketplace (electronics, appliances, etc.)
Employees: ~2,000
Availibility: Multiple (France, Belgium, Germany, Spain, Italy, Luxembourg)
https://cdiscount.com

Brands: Renault, Dacia, Alpine.
European Manufacturing: France, Spain, Slovenia, Romania.
Battery Sourcing: Verkor (France), Envision AESC (France), LG Chem (Poland), some China.
Estimated nr. of European Jobs: ~130,000+ (direct and supply chain).
Privacy Concerns: Moderate – Renault EVs are Europe-made, but Dacia Spring is built in China.

Known for: Shoes and apparel e-commerce (marketplace for footwear/fashion)
Employees: ~408
Availibility: Most of Europe (30 countries)
https://spartoo.com

Manufactured in: Douai, France (part of Renault’s ElectriCity hub)
A modern retro-styled EV revival of the classic Renault 5.
40 kWh battery: ~300 km WLTP
52 kWh battery: ~400 km WLTP
Positioned as a stylish and affordable European city EV.

Manufactured in: Slovakia
Budget-focused electric hatch with bold design.
44 kWh battery: ~320 km WLTP
One of the most affordable European EVs starting around €25,000.

Alternative to: Apple Music, Tidal, Amazon Music and Spotify
Known for: Hi-Fi audio quality options, extensive library with localized content, collaborations with local artists and events. Founded in 2007, Deezer is a French music streaming service offering access to over 90 million tracks.
Availability: Operates in over 180 countries.​
https://www.deezer.com

Alternative to: Apple Music, Tidal, Amazon Music and Spotify
Known for: Qobuz is a French music streaming and download service offering over 100 million tracks in lossless FLAC format. Qobuz provides a unique combination of streaming and downloadable content, catering to audiophiles seeking superior sound quality.
Availability: Available in 18 European countries
https://www.qobuz.com

Known for: Pretend play toys, kitchens, doll prams, ride-ons. Classic European design and focus on early childhood development. Est. 1924.
Employees: ~1,100 (Simba Dickie Group)
Manufactured in: France, Spain, China

Features: Privacy-respecting, open-source office suite for public services; includes cloud storage, document editing, email, video conferencing
Price: Free for public sector; limited availability for individuals or businesses
Our verdict: Built by the French government for the French public sector (growing also in Germany), La Suite is a shining example of European digital sovereignty. While not yet widely available for everyone, it’s a promising look at what a public cloud office suite should be.

Known for: Premium e-bikes across various categories, including urban, trekking, mountain, and cargo bikes.
Assembly Location: Assembled in Thaon-les-Vosges, France.
Motors & Batteries: Exclusively uses Bosch eBike Systems.
Availability: Sold through a network of over 500 dealers worldwide; no direct online sales.
https://moustachebikes.com