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Brussels demands information from Shein regarding illegal product sales, following a scandal in France. This marks the third such request from the EU Commission under the Digital Services Act.

Brussels is reviewing whether to designate Apple Ads and Apple Plans under the Digital Markets Act, potentially increasing regulatory scrutiny. This follows the services exceeding the DMA's threshold for designation.

The Portuguese government expanded its "book-cheque" program to include e-books for 18-year-olds in 2026. This allows them to spend €60 on physical books and digital publications.

The European Investment Bank launched Space TechEU, a €500 million financing program, to boost the European space industry. The initiative aims to stimulate €1....

Germany consolidates tech startup funding as the DeepTech & Climate Fonds merges with High-Tech Gründerfonds. This move creates a unified public-private VC platform for tech companies, encompassing energy, AI, and software sectors, with HTGF managing DTCF from February 2026.

Skeleton Technologies launches its €220 million SuperFactory in Germany, producing energy storage for AI infrastructure and electrical grids. The facility already supplies Siemens, General Electric, and Hitachi Energy, focusing on European AI data centers.

Brussels's push for interoperability between Android and iOS resulted in Google's Quick Share supporting Apple's AirDrop. This update allows for direct file sharing between Android and iOS devices using Wi-Fi.

Portugal's President signed the new Cybersecurity Law (NIS2) into law, strengthening the legal framework for cybersecurity. The new law imposes new obligations on public and private entities deemed critical.

French search engine Qwant's complaint against Microsoft was rejected by the Competition Authority, a blow to the European platform. Microsoft avoids sanctions, while Qwant prepares a response to the decision.

Munich-based Quantum Systems secured a €180 million investment, boosting its valuation to over €3 billion for its AI and software development. The funding, along with a previous €160 million raise, totals €340 million, the largest private capital raise in Europe's dual-use sector this year.

Quantum Systems, a European dual-use unicorn, secured a €180 million Series C extension, tripling its valuation to over €3 billion. The funding will fuel expansion of its unmanned systems across air, land, and maritime domains, with platforms deployed by NATO and in Ukraine since 2022.

Dutch FinTech POM acquired Denmark's FarPay to create a leading European platform for automated invoicing and payments. This move follows a year of significant funding rounds in the sector, totaling roughly €136 million invested in 2025.

London and Antwerp-based VC firm 6 Degrees Capital closed a €154 million fund to back enterprise software, AI, and fintech startups. The fund will invest between €1 million and €5 million per company, with follow-on capital up to €15 million.

Índico Capital Partners launched a €125 million Fund III to invest in early-stage tech companies in Southern Europe. The fund secured €30 million from the European Investment Fund to back Enterprise SaaS, AI, and DeepTech firms.

Swiss startup Humbrela secured €161,000 to advance its AI-driven platform streamlining insurance data. The platform aims to consolidate policies and provide clear insights for insurance professionals across Europe.

Índico Capital Partners launched a €125 million fund targeting global tech companies with Southern European ties, backed by a €30 million commitment from the European Investment Fund. The fund will focus on enterprise SaaS, AI, and deep tech investments in Portugal, Spain, and Italy.

Google is boosting mobile hotspot performance in Android, adding the 6 GHz frequency for faster speeds. This move follows the use of the 2....

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The EU's digital sovereignty push, discussed at a recent summit, emphasizes European tech independence. However, civil society groups argue that open-source solutions are more crucial than origin, as Denmark moves to wean itself off Microsoft, spurred by political pressures.

Barcelona-based SaaS startup Uxia secured nearly €1 million in pre-seed funding to develop AI-generated synthetic users for product testing. The funding will fuel product development, talent acquisition, and international expansion, amidst a broader wave of European AI-driven B2B SaaS investment.