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Brussels approved the EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement, despite warnings of setbacks to digital rights and oversight. The agreement weakens the Union's ability to protect privacy and data, as deregulation pressures rise across Europe.

Berlin-based voize secured €43 million in Series A funding to expand its AI companion for nurses across Europe and the US. The funding, led by Balderton Capital, reflects a vibrant European HealthTech landscape with roughly €68 million in sector-adjacent funding this year.

voize secured $50 million in Series A funding to deploy its AI companion for nurses, tackling the global nursing shortage. The AI streamlines workflows by handling documentation and scheduling, currently used in over 1,100 care facilities in Germany and Austria.

Telefónica plans a significant restructuring, announcing a layoff affecting 6,000-7,000 employees in Spain. The reduction, driven by infrastructure investments and changing market dynamics, represents a 70% workforce decrease since 1997.

Hummink, a French deeptech startup, secured €15 million to expand its High-Precision Capillary Printing technology. The technology enables high-accuracy metal printing and micro-defect repair for microelectronics manufacturing, crucial for AI advancements.

The European Commission's report assesses the Digital Services Act's impact on very large online platforms and search engines. The report confirms that the designation criteria, including the 45 million monthly active users threshold, remain effective.

Danish fintech Flatpay joins the unicorn club after securing $170 million in funding, valuing the company at $1. 7 billion....

The European Commission's report highlights the Digital Services Act's (DSA) strong compatibility with other EU laws. It finds the DSA and other regulations largely reinforce each other, with the potential for further improvements via evaluations.

Milan-based Guidoio, Italy's first fully digital driving school, secured €3. 5 million in seed funding to expand its platform....

Dutch research reveals Snapchat employs deceptive notifications, violating the Digital Services Act's ban on manipulative design. The findings will inform potential enforcement actions, as platforms increasingly prioritize grabbing user attention.

Berlin hosts a summit on European digital sovereignty, bringing together 900 experts to discuss technological independence. The German and French governments lead the initiative, aiming for a broader, global approach to code and digital standards.

Europe's AI investment faces fragmentation despite strong progress, according to a new EU report focused on strengthening its funding capacity. While Europe's venture capital allocated 18% of €252 billion to AI between 2020 and 2025, the US dedicated 34% of €1....

Revolut partners with Booking. com to enhance the payment experience for travelers....

Lise, a new blockchain-based stock exchange, launches in France to accelerate tokenized markets for French SMEs. The exchange, open 24/7, will allow companies to raise funds through tokenized shares starting in 2026.

Zilch secured $175M, eyeing strategic mergers and acquisitions within the fintech space. The week saw over 60 European tech funding deals, totaling more than €736 million across the continent.

Spanish businesses must implement Verifactu, a new digital invoicing system by January 1, 2026, to combat fraud. Freelancers using simple invoices created with programs like Word or Excel are exempt from the requirement.

Barcelona-based Holo secured €1 million in pre-Seed funding to launch its health app that combines AI, lab testing, and health tracking. The app integrates with devices like Apple Watch and Garmin to give users more control over their well-being.

WhatsApp launches interoperability in Europe, allowing users to send and receive messages from other messaging apps. This move follows the EU's Digital Markets Act, forcing the platform to open up to third-party integrations.

WhatsApp is rolling out third-party chats in Europe, allowing users to connect with individuals on other messaging services. This move follows new rules requiring interoperability.

Paris-based Dialog secured a €3. 7 million Seed round to scale its AI-powered shopping agent trained on brand data for e-commerce....