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The EU fines AliExpress €550m over its failure to tackle illegal products. This move follows a similar Digital Services Act breach fine levied against Temu.

EU-Startups reveals the top 10 investors actively shaping Europe's startup ecosystem in 2026 so far. German investors show significant strength, with High-Tech Gründerfonds and Bayern Kapital featuring prominently.

The European Commission is partnering for Digital Talent EU Days in Dublin on October 15-16, 2026. The event will debate Europe’s digital skills challenges, aiming to drive action on talent, competitiveness, and inclusion.

European Parliament launches EPGenAI Hub to curb MEPs' use of public AI chatbots for drafting legislation. The internal tool offers sanctioned access to models from Meta, OpenAI, and Anthropic to maintain control over legislative content.

The European Innovation Council (EIC) is expanding its Service Catalogue, a marketplace connecting EIC-backed startups with specialist support. Service providers can now join this growing network to gain visibility and reach new clients among Europe's innovators.

The European Commission fined AliExpress €550 million for failing to adequately prevent the sale of illegal and counterfeit goods. This penalty highlights the platform's responsibility to protect EU consumers from hazardous and non-compliant products.

AliExpress faces a record €550 million fine from the EU Commission for years of Digital Services Act violations. The penalty targets the Chinese online marketplace for its breaches of the DSA regulations.

Zalando joins Sereact's $116M Series B to boost AI warehouse robotics. This investment accelerates AI-powered automation for fashion returns, a critical operational challenge in Europe.

The EU faces criticism for a proposed data-sharing deal with the US, potentially enabling biometric screening and profiling for visa-free travel. Leaked documents suggest the European Commission has conceded to US demands, raising concerns over fundamental rights and increased surveillance.

European Commission fines AliExpress €550 million for breaching the Digital Services Act. The platform failed to adequately assess and mitigate risks associated with illegal and counterfeit products.

The EU demands Android allow rival AI chatbots, citing privacy concerns. Google must also share search data with competitors, impacting Gemini and other AI services.

The European Union's influence on tech companies is growing, with a new focus on smartphone design and repairability. This regulatory shift impacts how devices are manufactured and what features are mandated within the EU.

Lockheed Martin Ventures commits at least €87 million to DefenceTech in the UK and Europe. The US VC firm opens a London office to invest in promising companies, aiming to bolster the transatlantic defense industrial base.

European tech saw over €2. 7B in funding and 10+ exits....

Five startups launch Clean Tech for Clean Air in Brussels, supporting small air quality sensors in EU clean air policy. The coalition advocates for small sensor data to better understand local pollution patterns under the revised EU Air Quality Directive.

Europe’s chip ambitions won't overcome US cloud dominance, says Forrester. Despite heavy investment and the European Chips Act, Europe's tech sovereignty remains low compared to the US and China.

Brussels hosts the first annual event for the Advanced Virtual Human Twins (VHT) Platform, aiming to shape its future. Discussions will focus on usability, adoption, interoperability, and trust in the emerging platform.

EU Commission relaxes rules on replaceable batteries for electronic devices. New exemptions to the EU Battery Regulation dilute the mandatory requirement for user-replaceable power sources.

The EU Commission forces Google to share search data under the DMA, opting for binding commitments over fines. This includes opening Android to AI rivals and making search data available.

EU prepares massive fine for Google over Digital Markets Act breaches concerning Play Store tactics. The penalty targets search ranking practices that violate competition rules, with details emerging from the Financial Times.