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OVHcloud launches a dedicated division for the military sector, aiming to become a key player in European defense. This move positions the French cloud provider as a challenger to US tech giants in a strategic market.

European privacy insiders detail the role of the European Data Protection Supervisor in Brussels. They explain the EDPS's involvement in legislative procedures and its collaboration with national authorities.

32 organizations warn the EU's AI Act "simplification" could weaken consumer protection. The groups fear loopholes for AI in medical devices and toys....

BEUC and 33 other organizations urge EU lawmakers to preserve the AI Act's scope. Proposals in the AI Omnibus risk weakening the legislation's effectiveness in regulating artificial intelligence.

WetterOnline faces a fine from the North Rhine-Westphalia data protection authority for collecting precise user location data without consent. The app allegedly sold this data to third parties for advertising purposes, violating privacy regulations.

EU's "chat control" proposal ends exception for private chat searches by platforms. This renews the debate between data protection and child protection in online communication.

EDRi urges the EU Commission to halt US dialogue on tech rules, fearing Big Tech could weaken regulations. Civil society groups warn that these digital laws should not become bargaining chips.

EDRi and partners launch a practical guide for investigative journalists and digital rights groups. The Civic Journalism Coalition aims to foster collaboration on digital rights issues through workshops and investigations.

Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (AP) completed cases faster in 2025 with clear violations, issuing warnings and securing procedural adjustments. The Dutch data protection authority made its expectations clear without lengthy legal battles.

Lace Lithography, with research teams in Barcelona, is developing a novel photolithography technique to advance chip manufacturing. The Norwegian-Spanish startup has secured $40 million in funding to challenge existing EU and Asian chip production technologies.

Dutch regulators and law enforcement agencies push for a Europe-wide ban on "nudify tools." They advocate for closing loopholes that allow consent-based creation of nudes, deeming it crucial for effective enforcement.

"Euro-Office," a project aiming to be a European alternative to Microsoft Office, faces legal disputes. OnlyOffice alleges severe license violations by the consortium, particularly Nextcloud, concerning source code division.

EDRi criticizes the EU's deregulation and securitisation agenda for undermining fundamental rights. The network highlights digital rights news impacting Europeans in its latest bi-weekly newsletter.

Greek courts convict four individuals in Predatorgate scandal for unlawful surveillance, sentencing them to 126 years collectively. The verdict challenges spyware vendor impunity and intensifies calls for a ban across the EU.

TikTok accused of DSA violations, facing potential EU penalties. Delta Airlines opts for Amazon's Project Kuiper over Starlink for in-flight Wi-Fi....

The Bamberg Higher Regional Court ruled TikTok is attempting to circumvent its obligations under the Digital Services Act. The court found the platform technically and legally evading its DSA duties.

French AI startup Mistral AI secures $830M for a new data center near Paris. The investment aims to bolster European AI autonomy by building a facility equipped with Nvidia GPUs.

French AI startup Mistral AI secures $830 million to build European AI data centers. The funding surge is partly driven by a demand for European alternatives to US tech giants, exacerbated by geopolitical shifts.

Experts warn a new German police law amendment may clash with the EU's AI Act. Jurists noted potential conflicts with the AI Regulation, and a police union representative raised concerns about discriminatory software use.

French AI champion Mistral AI secures $830M to build a data center near Paris. The startup's funding will purchase Nvidia chips for its infrastructure, ensuring client autonomy.