Europe’s IPO Bankers Pin Hopes on Fall as Revival Falters

After the slowest first half for European initial public offerings in more than a decade, dealmakers are banking on several large transactions to reignite the market later this year.

IPOs in the region have raised roughly $5.52 billion so far in 2025, a 60% decline from a year ago, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Turmoil unleashed by President Donald Trump’s tariffs froze the market for weeks, and while some firms have since launched offerings, others deferred or canceled debuts.