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NIS2: supply chain security has become a priority
NIS2: supply chain security has become a priority

NIS2: supply chain security has become a priority

A diretiva NIS2 reforça obrigações de cibersegurança para milhares de organizações na União Europeia. A segurança da cadeia de fornecimento é agora uma prioridade, exigindo novas medidas para proteger empresas.

June 3, 2026 at 15:30
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Court ruling: Facebook Messenger continues to be considered a dominant internet service
Court ruling: Facebook Messenger continues to be considered a dominant internet service

Court ruling: Facebook Messenger continues to be considered a dominant internet service

Facebook Messenger remains a dominant internet service, facing stricter Digital Markets Act (DMA) rules after a court ruling. Meta's appeal against its gatekeeper status was largely rejected by the EU court.

June 3, 2026 at 13:40
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The European Parliament disconnects Google: MEPs must use the French search engine Qwant
The European Parliament disconnects Google: MEPs must use the French search engine Qwant

The European Parliament disconnects Google: MEPs must use the French search engine Qwant

Le Parlement européen abandonne Google pour le moteur de recherche français Qwant, marquant une étape vers la souveraineté numérique. Qwant devient le moteur de recherche par défaut sur les ordinateurs de l'institution à partir du 4 juin.

June 3, 2026 at 13:30
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Edinburgh-based Wordsmith raises €60.2 million Series B to scale legal AI platform for in-house teams
Edinburgh-based Wordsmith raises €60.2 million Series B to scale legal AI platform for in-house teams

Edinburgh-based Wordsmith raises €60.2 million Series B to scale legal AI platform for in-house teams

Edinburgh-based legal AI startup Wordsmith raises €60. 2 million Series B to scale its platform for in-house teams....

June 3, 2026 at 13:30
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Claude Mythos would finally arrive in Europe, but France is not waiting for the Americans to arm itself against security flaws
Claude Mythos would finally arrive in Europe, but France is not waiting for the Americans to arm itself against security flaws

Claude Mythos would finally arrive in Europe, but France is not waiting for the Americans to arm itself against security flaws

Anthropic’s Claude Mythos expands to 15 European countries, including France, and 150 organizations like NATO and ENISA. Meanwhile, French firm Mistral develops an AI alternative for banks hesitant about US technology.

June 3, 2026 at 12:31
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EU court frees Meta’s Marketplace from gatekeeper rules but keeps Messenger in
EU court frees Meta’s Marketplace from gatekeeper rules but keeps Messenger in

EU court frees Meta’s Marketplace from gatekeeper rules but keeps Messenger in

EU court frees Meta’s Marketplace from Digital Markets Act gatekeeper rules but keeps Messenger listed. The General Court annulled the Commission’s designation of Marketplace, faulting its reasoning, while upholding the same label for Messenger.

June 3, 2026 at 12:00
The Next Web
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Proposal for the Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA)
Proposal for the Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA)

Proposal for the Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA)

The European Commission proposes the Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA) to boost the EU's cloud and AI ecosystem. The act aims to strengthen investment, infrastructure, and autonomy by supporting R&D and accelerating data centre deployment.

June 3, 2026 at 11:02
European Commission Digital Strategy
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Commission proposes tech sovereignty package to strengthen Europe's digital autonomy and resilience
Commission proposes tech sovereignty package to strengthen Europe's digital autonomy and resilience

Commission proposes tech sovereignty package to strengthen Europe's digital autonomy and resilience

European Commission launches a tech sovereignty package to boost autonomy in semiconductors, AI, and cloud technologies. The proposals aim to reduce dependency on non-EU suppliers and foster digital resilience for businesses and citizens.

June 3, 2026 at 11:01
European Commission Digital Strategy
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Nordic Media Giant Schibsted switches to “Pay or Okay” – complaint filed!
Nordic Media Giant Schibsted switches to “Pay or Okay” – complaint filed!

Nordic Media Giant Schibsted switches to “Pay or Okay” – complaint filed!

Norwegian Consumer Council and noyb file complaint against Schibsted's "Pay or Okay" system. The news giant's practice forces users to pay for privacy, setting a dangerous precedent in the Nordics.

June 3, 2026 at 07:00
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Backed by Mistral AI founders, NP Company secures €6M pre-seed to advance AI for engineering
Backed by Mistral AI founders, NP Company secures €6M pre-seed to advance AI for engineering

Backed by Mistral AI founders, NP Company secures €6M pre-seed to advance AI for engineering

NP Company raises €6M pre-seed to advance AI for engineering simulation. Backed by Mistral AI co-founders, the company uses transformer models for physics simulation, accelerating engineering workflows up to 1,000 times faster.

June 2, 2026 at 13:42
Tech.eu
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Barcelona’s Zazume raises €2.5 million to scale its AI-powered rental management platform
Barcelona’s Zazume raises €2.5 million to scale its AI-powered rental management platform

Barcelona’s Zazume raises €2.5 million to scale its AI-powered rental management platform

Barcelona's Zazume secures €2. 5 million to scale its AI-powered rental management platform....

June 2, 2026 at 13:30
EU-Startups
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London’s DEScycle secures over €10 million in grant funding to scale critical metals recovery platform
London’s DEScycle secures over €10 million in grant funding to scale critical metals recovery platform

London’s DEScycle secures over €10 million in grant funding to scale critical metals recovery platform

London's DEScycle secures over €10 million in grant funding from European and UK innovation programmes for its critical metals recovery platform. This non-dilutive funding accelerates the deployment of their modular processing units, strengthening domestic metal supply chains.

June 2, 2026 at 11:29
EU-Startups
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Online Advertising: When Surveillance Capitalism and the Surveillance State Grow Together
Online Advertising: When Surveillance Capitalism and the Surveillance State Grow Together

Online Advertising: When Surveillance Capitalism and the Surveillance State Grow Together

The German police are using data from the online advertising industry for covert surveillance. This practice, revealed through an IFG investigation, involves accessing granular location data from mobile phones via data brokers.

June 2, 2026 at 05:01
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G7 Summit in Paris: United Front for Youth Protection on the Internet
G7 Summit in Paris: United Front for Youth Protection on the Internet

G7 Summit in Paris: United Front for Youth Protection on the Internet

G7 digital ministers agreed on principles for a safer internet at their Paris summit. However, no consensus was reached on the energy consumption of AI.

June 1, 2026 at 19:11
Heise Online
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Gradient Labs raises fresh $13M
Gradient Labs raises fresh $13M

Gradient Labs raises fresh $13M

Gradient Labs raises $13M Series A extension for AI agents in finance. The London-headquartered startup works with US and European fintechs, aiming for US expansion.

June 1, 2026 at 16:00
Tech.eu
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User-replaceable batteries are coming back in a big way
User-replaceable batteries are coming back in a big way

User-replaceable batteries are coming back in a big way

The EU is mandating user-replaceable batteries in portable tech products. New regulations aim to improve device longevity, repairability, and recyclability, with specific rules for smartphones and tablets taking effect soon.

May 31, 2026 at 14:00
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Nextcloud and Partner Name Launch Date for Controversial Euro-Office
Nextcloud and Partner Name Launch Date for Controversial Euro-Office

Nextcloud and Partner Name Launch Date for Controversial Euro-Office

Euro-Office, the new European open-source alternative to Microsoft 365 and Google Docs, is launching soon. This office suite promises digital sovereignty but is already overshadowed by a significant license dispute.

May 31, 2026 at 11:41
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Parloa turns its $350 million war chest into a partnership web spanning SAP, Microsoft, and OpenAI
Parloa turns its $350 million war chest into a partnership web spanning SAP, Microsoft, and OpenAI

Parloa turns its $350 million war chest into a partnership web spanning SAP, Microsoft, and OpenAI

Berlin-founded Parloa secures major partnerships with SAP, Microsoft, and OpenAI, deploying its $350 million war chest. The AI agent management platform surpassed $50 million in annual recurring revenue.

May 30, 2026 at 12:15
The Next Web
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Focused Energy raises $240M, TrueLayer acquires In3, and London regains top spot
Focused Energy raises $240M, TrueLayer acquires In3, and London regains top spot

Focused Energy raises $240M, TrueLayer acquires In3, and London regains top spot

This week, European tech saw over €3. 1 billion in funding and 5 exits....

May 29, 2026 at 16:31
Tech.eu
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Cybersecurity: Critical infrastructure is catching up, but the "risk zone" is growing
Cybersecurity: Critical infrastructure is catching up, but the "risk zone" is growing

Cybersecurity: Critical infrastructure is catching up, but the "risk zone" is growing

Brussels accelerates critical infrastructure cybersecurity with NIS2, but space and transport sectors face growing digital threats. A new Enisa report highlights progress alongside escalating risks.

May 29, 2026 at 16:07
Heise Online
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