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Madrid-based Fracttal secured €29. 8 million to expand its AI-powered maintenance platform across Europe and Latin America....

Brussels proposes the Digital Networks Act to modernize and harmonize EU rules for connectivity networks, aiming to boost advanced fiber and mobile network investments. The initiative seeks to establish high-capacity networks as the foundation for European competitiveness, facilitating innovative technologies like AI and Cloud services.

Brussels proposes the Digital Networks Act (DNA) to modernize and harmonize Europe's legal framework for digital networks. The DNA aims to replace the EU Electronic Communications Code and accelerate digital transformation.

Cloover, a Berlin-based company, secured over $1. 2 billion in funding to develop an AI operating system for energy independence....

Amsterdam's Top400 project faces scrutiny for using predictive policing, potentially violating children's rights and data protection laws. Bits of Freedom, along with a coalition, examines holding the municipality accountable for these alleged infringements.

EDRi launches a resource to document spyware abuses and bolster the push for a full EU ban. The document pool centralizes resources to track violations, responding to the European Commission's inaction.

Poland’s President vetoed the Digital Services Act implementation, forcing a restart of the process. This delay comes after two years of negotiations between the government and civil society, stalling progress on the EU’s digital regulation.

SWISSto12 secured €73 million from European Space Agency members to develop its HummingSat telecommunications satellite. The funding will accelerate development and manufacturing for the planned 2027 launch.

Snapchat's use of misleading notifications to manipulate users violates the Digital Services Act, according to a new study. The research will inform enforcement actions and support the inclusion of rules regarding attention-grabbing notifications in the upcoming Digital Fairness Act.

Antidote, a legal tech startup, secured $5 million in seed funding to automate billing compliance for law firms using AI. The platform, already used in the US, UK, and Australia, aims to reduce revenue loss due to non-compliant billing practices, which can cost firms up to 12% of billable hours.

Millions of datasets are exposed online due to critical data protection flaws in numerous iOS AI applications. Security analysis reveals the vulnerabilities, especially in generative AI apps.

Brussels is cracking down on "high-risk providers" like Huawei, aiming to push them out of critical sectors. The Cybersecurity Act 2 seeks to protect companies from state-sponsored IT attacks, signaling a shift toward digital sovereignty.

Brussels is launching EU Inc. , a new pan-European legal entity designed to streamline startup operations....

Spanish internet users faced blocked access to the Linux Mint website, a legitimate site, due to LaLiga's mass IP blocks. This issue has persisted for months, with users expressing frustration over repeated blockages.

London-based Allocation Strategy secured £1. 6 million to advance its asset allocation technology for institutional investors....

Soldera, the "Stripe for Renewable Energy," achieved 10x revenue growth, reaching €1 million, after its €2. 5 million funding round....

Orbem, a Munich-based DeepTech company, secured €55. 5 million to expand its AI-powered MRI solutions....

London-based workplace finance provider Stream secured €76 million in Series D funding, bringing its total to €194 million. The platform, used by four million people across 2,000 brands, delivers financial tools to workers through their employers.

Belgian business software company Odoo's valuation has surged to €7 billion as General Atlantic increases its stake. This secondary transaction involved General Atlantic purchasing shares from Wallonie Entreprendre, a regional backer.

European foodtech startups are gaining a faster route to retail shelves through EIT Food's Straight2Market program, connecting them with major retailers. The program offers up to €30,000 for validation and pilots, impacting 15 startups in 2025.