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The European Commission found Meta in breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA) regarding content moderation, signaling a move towards enforcement. BEUC welcomes the initial steps, advocating for rigorous monitoring to protect consumers from unsafe and illegal content on platforms.

Brussels accuses Meta of inadequate complaint systems on Facebook and Instagram, potentially violating the Digital Services Act. The investigation follows concerns about Meta's handling of illegal content on its platforms.

Apple faces a fresh complaint from two organizations demanding more flexibility on iOS under the Digital Markets Act. This follows earlier criticisms regarding the tech giant's compliance with the new regulations.

Madrid's A-5 construction woes will deploy AI-powered traffic lights to improve pedestrian crossings. The city aims to ease the difficulties of crossing the highway for residents affected by the project.

Portugal's government moves to implement the NIS2 Directive, aiming to bolster cybersecurity across the EU. The law, published on October 22, 2025, aligns with the EU's goal of a high common level of cybersecurity.

The European Data Protection Board is assessing the digital euro's potential for anonymous, offline transactions. The study explores whether the digital euro can offer a payment experience akin to cash.

Airbyte 2. 0 launches, promising data integration up to six times faster with its open-source platform....

Encube launches its AI-driven platform with $23 million to help hardware teams optimize design and reduce manufacturing costs. The platform, backed by Inventure, Promus Ventures, and Kinnevik, aims to accelerate development by up to 50% for European companies.

Ubisoft secured $1. 25 billion from Tencent to support a new operating division, a major move in the European gaming market....

Dutch AI platform Northsea secured €660,000 in pre-seed funding to revolutionize customer research with its AI-powered assistant. The platform automates research, cutting manual effort by 80% and delivering insights faster than traditional methods.

A Dutch court ruled that Meta must respect user choices on its apps, a win for digital rights advocates. The judge sided with Bits of Freedom, stating Meta violates the law and needs to adjust its apps accordingly.

Brussels views the Digital Markets Act as a success, advocating for its expansion and strengthened provisions despite initial enforcement challenges. The DMA has become a global model for modern antitrust policy.

Slovenia will establish a national AI registry following advocacy from Danes je nov dan, aiming for public oversight of government AI systems. This move follows rising concerns about the potential misuse of AI in the public sector.

Deepfake ads on Facebook and other platforms are promoting fraudulent online investments, leading people to lose money. These scams, despite being illegal under the Digital Services Act, are proliferating due to AI-generated content.

Paris-based UPCITI secured a $20M Series A round to expand its urban operating platform globally. The platform, live in over 150 cities across 17 countries, combines software and hardware to help municipalities manage operations with a privacy-first approach.

Biometric data usage by investigative authorities faces legal challenges following a press conference in Berlin by privacy advocates. They argue that European and constitutional law prohibit matching biometric data with internet images, based on a technical assessment.

A UK court ruled that British data protection laws apply to US-based Clearview AI, a facial recognition firm. The ruling means the UK's ICO can penalize Clearview for violations, even if it operates from abroad.

xMoney, a European platform, secured $21. 5 million to revolutionize online payments....

Vienna-based enspired, an AI-powered optimizer for battery energy storage systems, secured over €40 million in Series B funding. The investment will fuel global expansion, with the first step being a partnership in Japan.

CybaVerse, a UK cybersecurity firm, secured £5 million in Series A funding to scale its SaaS platform. The investment will fuel sales, expand the team, and advance CybaOps development for SMEs and managed service providers.