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EDRi flags digital rights concerns over borders, biometrics, billionaires, and bots. The newsletter covers the latest tech policy debates across Europe.

Spanish edtech BCAS secures €30M to expand flexible student financing, aiming to fund 6,000 more students. The platform offers Income Share Agreements and instalment plans across Spain and Germany.

Leuven's Runeasi secures €1M for AI-powered movement analysis, expanding its reach globally. The platform uses AI motion sensors for personalized sports and rehab insights, now used in 40 countries.

French climate investor SlateVC launches a €132M fund for B2B climate tech companies. The fund, backed by EIF and Bpifrance, signals continued capital growth in European climate and deeptech ventures.

Infineon reinvests €500M into AI chip production amid weak markets and a strong dollar. The tech giant pivots to capitalize on AI's booming demand.

Irish sisters' AI startup Linda AI secures €2. 6m to power voice agents for dental practices....

Europe's social media blockades hint at upcoming VPN restrictions, potentially limiting online freedom. This evolving digital policy landscape raises concerns for user privacy and access.

Swiss civil society warns against proposed data retention law, fearing privacy invasion. 19 groups urge alignment with top privacy standards, spotlighting concerns over indiscriminate data collection.

EDRi members launch #DIDit movement for digital independence, sparking alternatives to Big Tech. 189 organizations now support monthly meet-ups exploring Big Tech alternatives.

EU Commission's new Digital Networks Act dismantles net neutrality protections, risking paid fast lanes and political control. This move threatens the open internet by weakening independent regulators and could empower biased traffic prioritization.

UK data adequacy decision renewal faces scrutiny, risking future EU-UK digital rights relations. Open Rights Group highlights the implications of continued data transfers.

Madrid EdTech BCAS secures €30 million debt to expand flexible education financing. This funding will support over 6,000 students and double loan volume by 2026.

Dutch startup QT Sense secures €4M to deploy its quantum-based cell analysis platform. The funding accelerates Quantum Nuova's transition from prototype to a deployable discovery tool for disease research.

Healthtech Linda AI secures €2. 6M to boost AI adoption in dental practices....

German fintech Cloover secures a massive billion-dollar funding round, marking a significant win for Europe's digital finance sector. This deal headlines a strong month for EU fintech innovation.

Stockholm-based Soundtrack acquires Belgium’s Tunify and UK’s Ambie to consolidate the fragmented music-for-business market. This expansion strengthens European presence and fuels further M&A in legal music streaming sectors.

Soundtrack Technologies, backed by Spotify, acquires Tunify and Ambie to consolidate the music-for-business market. The move establishes commercial teams across the UK and Benelux, combining global scale with local curation.

Dutch data watchdog warns generative AI's rapid deployment risks a "Wild West" without clear rights. The regulator outlines a vision for safe, responsible AI aligned with fundamental rights.

Munich launches a digital sovereignty score to assess IT services for vendor and state dependencies. This move aims to reduce reliance on foreign providers by measuring and improving the city's digital independence.

French healthtech MyC secures €10M to digitise medical operations for complex worksites. The platform centralises and secures employee health data, improving operational efficiency with automation.