Allspring Discloses 795,122-Share Holding, 11.8% of EEA

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC filed a Schedule 13G disclosing ownership of 795,122 shares of European Equity Fund Inc/The (ticker EEA), representing 11.8% of the outstanding Mutual Fund COM class. The filer reports sole voting power for 743,314 shares and sole dispositive power for all 795,122 shares, and states the holdings are owned of record by clients of its investment-adviser affiliates. The filing clarifies no client is known to hold more than 5% of the class individually and includes Exhibit A identifying related adviser subsidiaries. The filing is certified as ordinary-course holdings and not intended to influence control.

Positive

• Transparent disclosure of total beneficial ownership: 795,122 shares (11.8%)
• Clear voting/dispositive split reported: 743,314 sole voting power and 795,122 sole dispositive power
• Affiliates and client ownership structure identified via Exhibit A, aiding investor clarity

Negative

• No client identified as holding > 5%, which limits investor visibility into which clients drive the position
• Potential for future change exists if client mandates or voting agreements shift, but no timeline is provided

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

Large passive stake disclosed; voting and dispositive control concentrated.

The filing shows 795,122 shares (11.8%) held by an affiliate structure, with 743,314 shares of sole voting power. This indicates centralized voting authority within the Allspring group while economic ownership resides with client accounts.

Key dependencies include the composition of the client accounts and any changes in client mandates that could alter voting or disposition. Monitor proxy cycles and any future amendments for shifts in percent ownership or voting arrangements over the next 12 months.

Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Schedule 13G filing conforms to passive investor disclosure norms.

The statement is filed under the passive-investor framework and includes the required ownership breakdown and certification that holdings are ordinary-course and not for control. Exhibit A identifies the investment-adviser subsidiaries tied to the record ownership.

Watch for any change that would require conversion to Schedule 13D (e.g., intent to influence control) or for amendments if client concentrations exceed 5%. Expect routine updates if ownership moves by more than a few percentage points within the next quarter.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 3)

European Equity Fund Inc/The

(Name of Issuer)

Mutual Fund COM

(Title of Class of Securities)

298768102

(CUSIP Number)

09/30/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 298768102

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 743,314.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 795,122.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

795,122.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

11.8 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: European Equity Fund Inc/The
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 875 THIRD AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY, 10022-6225
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 1415 Vantage Park Drive, Charlotte, 28203, North Carolina, United States
(c)	Citizenship: DELAWARE
(d)	Title of class of securities: Mutual Fund COM
(e)	CUSIP No.: 298768102
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 795,122
(b)	Percent of class: 11.8 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 743,314
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 795,122
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. The securities as to which this Schedule is filed are owned of record by clients of one or more Investment Advisers identified in Exhibit A directly or indirectly owned by Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC. Those Clients have the right to receive, or the power to direct the receipt of, dividends from, or the proceeds for the sale of, such securities. No such client is known to have such right or power with respect to more than five percent of this class of securities, except as follows: None
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Exhibit A
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC

Signature:	Jennifer Grunberg
Name/Title:	Senior Compliance Manager
Date:	10/06/2025

Exhibit Information

Exhibit A Subsidiary Allspring Global Investments, LLC* - IA Allspring Funds Management, LL - IA *Entity beneficially owns 5% or greater of the outstanding shares of the security class being reported on this schedule 13G.

FAQ

What stake does Allspring report in European Equity Fund Inc (EEA)?

Allspring reports beneficial ownership of 795,122 shares, representing 11.8% of the Mutual Fund COM class.

How much voting power does Allspring control in EEA?

The filing states sole voting power for 743,314 shares and shared voting power of 0 shares.

Are these holdings held for clients or the firm?

The securities are owned of record by clients of investment-adviser affiliates; Allspring reports the holdings are held in the ordinary course for clients.

Does any client hold more than 5% of the class?

The filing states no known client has the right to dividends or sale proceeds for more than 5% of the class; the answer provided is None.

Which subsidiary entities are linked to the reported holdings?

Exhibit A lists subsidiaries including Allspring Global Investments, LLC and Allspring Funds Management, LLC.