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Paris's Twin secured €8. 4M for automation tools, while Germany's heyData raised €13....

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.

Finnish startup Distance Technologies equips armoured vehicles with x-ray vision using glasses-free mixed reality. Their tech turns windows into AR displays, enhancing battlefield situational awareness and training.

European startups face hiring pitfalls, with recruitment costs consuming up to 20% of funding. Founders must build talent acquisition as scalable infrastructure, not reactive events.

"Europe pushes for AI digital sovereignty with a proposed 1% GDP investment in AI infrastructure. This move aims to bolster domestic capabilities and reduce reliance on foreign tech giants."

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.

Polish-American startup Mos Health secures $1. 1M for its AI health platform....

Spotify launches new Istanbul office, signaling a "structural" commitment to Turkey as a priority market. The move follows government pressure and a resolved dispute over content, with Turkish music exports surging.

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.

UK's WealthAi secures €837k pre-Seed for its AI-driven wealth management OS. This funding fuels a growing European trend of significant investment in AI-powered FinTech solutions.

Spain's startup scene accelerates with 10 new ventures driving innovation in AI, fintech, and cybersecurity. These companies, founded from 2024 onwards, highlight the nation's growing tech ecosystem.

Polish-American AI health startup Mos Health raises €920k to deploy its preventive wellness platform. The AI Health Partner analyzes user data to create personalized protocols, aiming to close the health execution gap.

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.

Mistral AI upgrades its Vibe coding agent, challenging US dominance in AI software development. This advancement reinforces Europe's push for homegrown AI innovation.

EU launches DMA probe into Google for fair AI access and search data sharing. Regulators scrutinize Google's compliance with new competition rules, impacting its digital services.

London's HomeCooks secures €1. 6 million for its home-cooked meal marketplace connecting consumers with independent chefs....

EU Commission proposes exempting pseudonymized data from GDPR, sparking backlash from German data protection authorities. Critics argue this undermines fundamental data protection pillars.

Berlin health database plans halted after privacy chief's sharp criticism. Data protection concerns stall the Charité project, leaving its future uncertain despite coalition backing.

European tech investment hit €72B in 2025, with the UK leading at €21. 5B....