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London Summit highlights €2B+ funding, with Wayve raising $1. 2B for embodied AI....

German data watchdogs urge EU lawmakers to abandon chat surveillance mandates in CSA regulation talks. They warn that mass monitoring and breaking end-to-end encryption imperil all citizens' communication security.

Monzo's former CEO TS Anil returns as vice-chair in a board shake-up. The UK challenger bank, serving 14m customers, is navigating international expansion and a new CEO.

Poland's tech scene accelerates with 10 promising startups launching AI-driven tools and digital platforms. These venture-backed ventures leverage strong engineering talent, aiming for international growth into 2026.

EU launches EU Inc to slash company registration to 48 hours online across member states. This digital initiative aims to boost European competitiveness amid geopolitical challenges.

Niedersachsen's police law draft faces constitutional challenges over proposed AI surveillance powers. Experts warn these measures risk violating fundamental rights, potentially falling foul of the EU's AI Act.

London-based Encord secures €50M for physical AI data infrastructure, accelerating product development. Funding boosts its mission to solve data readiness bottlenecks as AI moves into full production.

Germany's digital ID struggles as PIN resets go offline, hindering adoption. New Sparkassen app services and a citizen communication solution may finally revive the electronic ID's potential.

SAP S/4HANA upgrades face delays as companies prioritize cost-efficiency. Many firms now plan their transition only by the end of 2030.

German businesses and authorities possess sovereign digital alternatives like Nextcloud, yet fail to adopt them. Decision-makers' lack of courage hinders the crucial shift towards European digital independence.

AI startups face a looming data drought, sparking a new market for synthetic and proprietary data sourcing. Healthcare and space tech are key growth areas, driven by wearables and AI decision support.

Digital bank Monzo nearly doubles Irish headcount by 2027 as investments fuel Dublin expansion. New jobs created to bolster European headquarters operations.

German space tech firm ISPTech secures €5. 5M seed to advance non-toxic propulsion for agile in-orbit maneuvering....

Swiss storabble acquires German on-storage to consolidate Europe's fragmented storage market. The deal integrates on-storage's tech platform and logistics systems to build a pan-European storage marketplace.

Amsterdam’s Sparqle secures €1. 5 million for emission-free delivery expansion across Europe....

EU launches ProtectEU initiative, leveraging AI, crypto-tracking, and 3D printing research. This digital upgrade aims to combat evolving terrorist threats shifting to online spaces.

Deutsche Telekom pilots AI assistant for mobile calls, integrating AI into its network. The company also plans its own AI-powered smart glasses.

Google's Intrinsic unit accelerates physical AI integration with DeepMind and Cloud. This move aims to bring AI-powered automation into manufacturing processes across Europe.

Einride secures $113M for autonomous truck expansion. Funding accelerates global rollout of its electric and self-driving freight technology.

German software firm Ark Climate secures €2. 1M to develop AI models for municipal climate action....