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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.

Meta's appeal against an Amsterdam court ruling ends January 26, 2026, concerning user timeline control on Facebook and Instagram. The original verdict mandated Meta offer non-profiled feeds, aligning with DSA principles of user autonomy.

Dutch Data Authority updates political ad guidance with public feedback. New rules clarify targeted online advertising after extensive consultation.

Portugal's PSD proposes age verification for social media accounts, requiring proof for users under 13 and 16. This digital policy aims to enhance child protection online.

France's bid to ban social media for under-15s faces EU legal hurdles. The Digital Services Act and "country of origin" principle impede Paris's national restrictions on online platforms.

Europe's automotive market shifts dramatically as electrified vehicles outsell gasoline cars for the first time. This trend accelerates with electric and hybrid sales up 51% and 36....

Barcelona company offered a unique mobile phone service in 1990 for busy drivers to take calls. This precursor to modern mobile connectivity served professionals needing to stay connected during traffic jams.

SAP stock plunges as cloud revenue growth disappoints and AI narrative falters. The German software giant's shares tumble, reflecting investor concerns over its digital transformation pace.

EU data watchdogs warn the AI Act's simplification risks fundamental rights. The "Digital Omnibus" proposal faces scrutiny from EDPB and EDPS over potential trade-offs.

Dutch Data Protection Authority prioritizes mass surveillance, AI, and digital resilience for 2026-2028. The agency aims to better protect citizens in an increasingly digital world.

German retail giant Schwarz Gruppe significantly boosts its stake in AI firm Aleph Alpha, acquiring Bosch's shares. This move solidifies the group's control over a key European AI player.

Berlin-based formae expands its IaC platform with GCP, Azure, OCI, and OVHcloud support. A new plug-in SDK empowers developers with rapid, schema-secure extensions.