Although inflation in Europe has rapidly declined, ongoing wars, increased defense spending, sluggish growth expectations, and proposed tariffs strained corporate confidence and growth expectations in Q1 in EMEA. The result: M&A deal volume fell 34.2% yoy in the region.

However, aggregate deal value performed comparatively well, up 22% yoy and broadly in line with the previous quarter. Where were the biggest deals done? Who were the biggest bidders? And where can dealmakers expect to see more activity going forward?

Read Deal Drivers: EMEA Q1 2025 to learn more about M&A activity and trends across the region, including a close look at two additional countries: 

• Foreword & Outlook
• Heat chart
• Summary
• Spotlight: UAE
• Spotlight: Denmark
• UK & Ireland
• DACH
• France
• Nordics
• Italy
• Iberia
• Benelux
• CEE & SEE
• Türkiye, Middle East & Africa