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Italian cybersecurity firm Exein secured €100 million in funding to fuel its global expansion and product development. The new investment brings Exein's total funding in 2025 to €170 million, solidifying its position as a major player in embedded runtime security.

Cowboy, the Belgian e-bike company, secures a majority stake deal with ReBirth, injecting €15 million and restructuring finances. This partnership integrates Cowboy's digital platform with ReBirth's industrial expertise to stabilize production and support 80,000+ riders.

Meta has removed numerous accounts linked to gender rights and abortion advocacy on Instagram and Facebook, raising concerns about censorship. The removals, including accounts in the Netherlands, Belgium, and the UK, may violate the Digital Services Act with a noticeable increase in restricted accounts.

The German Federal Network Agency introduced a new tool to assess minimum internet speeds, mandating users complete ten measurements with strict pause times. This tool aims to determine eligibility for official intervention regarding internet service.

German AI-powered unmanned systems developer Quantum Systems acquired FERNRIDE to expand into autonomous ground mobility. This move merges two innovators in the field, following Quantum Systems' €180 million and FERNRIDE's €18 million funding rounds.

Monzo secures a European banking license, paving the way for expansion across the EU, starting in Ireland. The UK digital bank, with over 13 million customers, can now offer its banking products, including loans and mortgages, to millions more customers.

Online shoppers can enhance their security this holiday season using a VPN, a key tool for safe browsing. Surfshark offers a VPN service for only €1....

Munich-based ZeroPhase secured €5. 8 million in seed funding to advance its software-defined data links for unmanned defense platforms....

Monzo, the UK-based neobank, launches in Ireland, marking its initial entry into the European Union. This move signals a strategic expansion to compete with rivals like Revolut across the continent.

London-based AI platform Ankar secured €17 million to expand its AI-driven IP software into the US market. The funding follows a trend of increasing investment in AI-enabled legal and IP software, with a total of approximately €24....

Ankar, an AI-powered IP platform, secured a $20 million Series A round to revolutionize how innovation becomes defensible IP. The platform unifies the entire patent lifecycle, addressing fragmented tools and slow enterprise adoption.

Itsme, a Belgian digital identity app, replaces iDIN for online identification services in the Netherlands. Starting in 2026, Itsme will become the standard for digital verification, replacing the previous system.

Portugal's new Cybersecurity Law, transposing the NIS 2 Directive, is now in effect, impacting various entities. This decree, defined by Decree-Law No....

Brussels released a first draft Code of Practice on transparency for AI-generated content. The code addresses key considerations for AI system providers and deployers, aiming for content labeling.

London-based AI-powered employee benefits platform Ben secured €23. 6 million to expand its product offerings....

Monzo, the UK neobank, secures a full European banking license, with Dublin as its official EU headquarters. The license, authorized by the Central Bank of Ireland, allows for expanded operations across the continent.

Brussels unveiled a first draft of its Code of Practice on marking and labeling AI-generated content, pushing forward its AI Act implementation. The voluntary code, designed for providers and deployers, will finalize by June 2026, with transparency rules becoming applicable on August 2, 2026.

Quantum Systems acquired FERNRIDE, expanding into autonomous ground mobility for defense and logistics. This move integrates FERNRIDE's platform into Quantum Systems' unmanned systems ecosystem.

The Dutch Data Protection Authority fined HAN University €175,000 for failing to adequately secure personal data. The investigation revealed insufficient measures were taken to protect student and employee information.

London-based AI startup geoSurge launches to help brands improve visibility in large language models. The company's platform helps organizations assess their brand representation and maintain visibility, as LLMs shift with every update.