Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe Edition Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal, Macron Seeks New PM, ASML's Huge Expansion
Oct 9, 2025
Dasha Afanasieva, Bloomberg's Amsterdam bureau chief, dives into ASML's ambitious expansion plans in Eindhoven, emphasizing its critical role in the global AI chip supply chain. She discusses the scale of the 100-hectare site and the importance of EUV machines. Dasha also highlights the community concerns surrounding housing and infrastructure needs for this major project. Other engaging topics include the recent US- and Qatari-brokered hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, and Emmanuel Macron’s strategy in appointing a new prime minister amidst political challenges in France.
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Major Hostage Exchange Agreed
- Israel and Hamas agreed a phased deal to free all hostages in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and Israeli troop withdrawals.
- The agreement marks a major breakthrough in US‑ and Qatari‑brokered efforts to end the two‑year war.
Human Cost Underscores Fragile Ceasefire
- The conflict has inflicted severe human costs: about 1,200 killed on October 7 and roughly 67,000 Palestinian deaths since, per Gaza authorities.
- Any ceasefire face huge challenges given the scale of casualties and battlefield destruction.
Macron Seeks Consensus With New PM
- Emmanuel Macron will name a new prime minister within 48 hours to try to secure a budget and avoid snap elections.
- The next premier should lack 2027 presidential ambitions to help build cross‑party compromise.