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Portugal's data protection authority joins global call on AI privacy risks, highlighting dangers for citizens. The CNPD's international declaration urges caution amidst rapid AI development.

noyb's Digital Omnibus Report V3 urges EU lawmakers to reject key GDPR and ePrivacy proposals. The analysis offers concrete recommendations for legislative changes to protect user data.

EU proposal weakens GDPR and ePrivacy rules, risking consumer data rights and European competitiveness. Targeted modifications instead "reopen" key regulations, potentially favouring dominant firms over SMEs.

German cloud provider Hetzner Online hikes hosting prices up to 32% starting April 2026 due to hardware crisis. Customers face significantly higher costs for cloud and server products.

US algorithms could soon decide on EU travelers' entry, bypassing human review due to a biometric data exchange draft. Privacy advocates warn this automated judgment raises significant data protection concerns.

Germany's NIS2 law pushes hospitals to improve IT security, even for smaller facilities. Experts highlight leadership benefits as the directive accelerates cybersecurity upgrades across the healthcare sector.

Spanish firms PLD Space and Sateliot partner to launch 5G defense satellites, boosting European tech sovereignty. Tritó constellation satellites will ride a dedicated Miura 5 rocket in late 2027.

EDRi urges a Digital Fairness Act to curb manipulative platform design and addictive tech. The proposal demands embedding fairness by design, challenging exploitative personalization and deceptive interfaces across the EU.

Nextcloud Hub 26 Winter launches with expanded federation and migration tools, ending vendor lock-in. It accelerates performance and integrates Deck and Calendar for seamless collaboration.

X, formerly Twitter, challenges an EU fine for Digital Services Act violations. Elon Musk's platform is fighting the penalty over alleged breaches of the new digital rule.

European researchers test autonomous robots in volcanic lava tubes, advancing capabilities for lunar and Martian exploration. This robotic trial in Lanzarote brings potential subterranean bases on other planets closer.

German politicians consider a social media ban for under 16s, mirroring Australia's controversial move. Experts and child welfare groups warn this could harm youth development and limit digital literacy.

SAP users are slow to adopt cloud for HR software, favoring hybrid setups. Modernization advances, but cloud transitions are being taken deliberately by companies.

Spain is building a "military Silicon Valley" near Madrid, focusing on defense technology and digitalization. The €385 million project, backed by the European Investment Bank, will consolidate talent and R&D for future strategic capabilities.

EU fines X €120M for non-compliant researcher data access under the Digital Services Act. The ruling elevates research to a key part of regulatory oversight, not just observation.

Europe is shifting its telecom strategy away from low-cost operators, favoring major players serving millions. New rules aim to consolidate the market, prioritizing established giants over budget providers.

GDPR's promise to protect minors online faces a reality gap. Debated in a c't-Datenschutz podcast, the law's practical application struggles to shield young users effectively.

EU banks face €4-6 billion costs to implement the digital euro. The ECB proposes banks cover expenses via fees, potentially shifting the burden to consumers.

German Federal Employment Agency invests nearly €1B in digitization, focusing on SAP cloud and 32 AI tools. A major job project significantly impacted the budget for 2026.

Germany's Friedrich Merz urges mandatory real names online to "protect freedom." This push for clear identity on the web and in apps aims to increase accountability.