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Russian state-backed hackers exploit Microsoft Office flaw to breach organizations in Ukraine and Poland. Dozens of diplomatic, maritime, and transport entities compromised across multiple countries.

Dutch municipalities fined €250K for illegally processing sensitive data on Islamic residents. This violation of the GDPR highlights privacy breaches and unauthorized handling of religious and political affiliations.

US lawmakers attack EU's Digital Services Act, labeling it censorship and targeting NGOs. Europe vows to uphold digital sovereignty and enforce its platform laws, despite US pressure.

US lawmakers label European Digital Services Act a censorship tool, attacking NGOs and pushing back on enforcement. Europe defends the DSA, calling US actions "coercion" and asserting digital sovereignty.

Russia is using decades-old, unencrypted European satellites for espionage, exploiting a critical blind spot. This reveals a major strategic vulnerability in Europe's space architecture, now a silent battlefield.

EDRi flags digital rights concerns over borders, biometrics, billionaires, and bots. The newsletter covers the latest tech policy debates across Europe.

Infineon reinvests €500M into AI chip production amid weak markets and a strong dollar. The tech giant pivots to capitalize on AI's booming demand.

Europe's social media blockades hint at upcoming VPN restrictions, potentially limiting online freedom. This evolving digital policy landscape raises concerns for user privacy and access.

Swiss civil society warns against proposed data retention law, fearing privacy invasion. 19 groups urge alignment with top privacy standards, spotlighting concerns over indiscriminate data collection.

EDRi members launch #DIDit movement for digital independence, sparking alternatives to Big Tech. 189 organizations now support monthly meet-ups exploring Big Tech alternatives.

EU Commission's new Digital Networks Act dismantles net neutrality protections, risking paid fast lanes and political control. This move threatens the open internet by weakening independent regulators and could empower biased traffic prioritization.

UK data adequacy decision renewal faces scrutiny, risking future EU-UK digital rights relations. Open Rights Group highlights the implications of continued data transfers.

Dutch data watchdog warns generative AI's rapid deployment risks a "Wild West" without clear rights. The regulator outlines a vision for safe, responsible AI aligned with fundamental rights.

Munich launches a digital sovereignty score to assess IT services for vendor and state dependencies. This move aims to reduce reliance on foreign providers by measuring and improving the city's digital independence.

Europe eyes decoupling from US tech dominance, sparking debate over digital sovereignty. France bans officials from US platforms like Zoom, accelerating adoption of local alternatives like Visio.

Europe unites its mobile payment systems, creating an interoperable network dubbed "European Bizum." This move challenges Visa and Mastercard's dominance in digital transactions.

Spain proposes banning under-16s from social media and penalizing platform execs for illegal content. This digital regulation aims to tackle online harms and algorithm manipulation.

Italy shuts down three global IPTV piracy sites, cancelling hundreds of thousands of subscriptions. This operation significantly disrupts illegal streaming services across Europe.

German Bundestag members seek digital sovereignty, pushing for open source and European clouds to reduce Microsoft reliance. Full alternatives remain elusive, posing a significant challenge to this ambitious shift.

French tech giant Capgemini severs ties with its US subsidiary over a controversial ICE contract. The move follows public outcry regarding the subsidiary's involvement with the immigration agency.