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Berlin-based n8n doubles valuation to $5. 2BN after SAP strategic investment....

EU's Digital Markets Act compels browser choice screens, boosting Firefox by 6 million users, with a 113% rise on iPhones. The European Commission reviews the DMA's impact, noting gains for other browsers like DuckDuckGo.

Brussels pushes EU-wide social media age protections for children. An EU age-verification app is technically complete, with bloc-level rules on minimum social-media ages next.

African-Startups. com launches as sister publication to EU-Startups, covering Africa's tech ecosystem....

The EU agrees on its Critical Medicines Act to secure the bloc's supply of essential drugs. This deal aims to prevent shortages of antibiotics, vaccines, and treatments for chronic diseases, ensuring better access for patients across member states.

Algorithmiq moves its global headquarters to Milan, Italy, securing €18M in venture capital for its quantum software. This funding represents Italy's largest quantum startup investment, bolstering Europe's deeptech commercialization efforts.

London’s Fifth Dimension secures €22M for its AI-powered decision intelligence platform for real assets. The funding will scale their solution that unifies fragmented data into an actionable intelligence layer for investors.

The EU Parliament blocked surveillance measures to protect children online, clashing with member states and the Commission. Negotiations stalled in April 2026 over the 'interim ePrivacy derogation'.

European Commission commissions three studies on technical solutions for marking and detecting AI-generated content. The research supports development of a Code of Practice for AI-generated content, examining text, audio, and image/video modalities.

Copenhagen's Reel raises €15 million to make renewable energy predictable. The company will use the funding to refine products and build a commercial team in Germany.

AI Act implementation delayed as tech lobby wins concessions, pushing key high-risk AI rules to 2027/2028. This postponement allows unchecked AI development, raising concerns for safety and fundamental rights.

The European Commission is seeking feedback on draft guidelines for AI Act transparency obligations. Stakeholders can participate until June 3, 2026, with input considered for the final report.

The Dutch Data Protection Authority fines taxi app Yango €100 million for transferring personal data to Russia. The company behind Yango's European operations is based in the Netherlands.

EU Parliament and Council agree to ease AI Act obligations for industry, delaying key high-risk system rules to 2027-2028. A ban on AI-generated sexual deepfakes was also added.

EU nations approve deal to roll back AI restrictions, awaiting formal endorsement from the European Parliament.

Brussels delays AI Act enforcement by 16 months, extending compliance deadlines to December 2027 for high-risk systems. This move follows industry backlash over unworkable rules, with tech firms warning of over-regulation hindering the AI race.

"Why Europe should create its own future, not imitate others? " session on next-gen computing and AI launches....

Quantum Motion secures $160M, the EU Scaleup Europe Fund's first major investment. This UK-based quantum hardware firm's funding marks a significant late-stage commitment from the European Union.

BEUC criticizes the EU's AI Omnibus for creating loopholes and weakening consumer protection by delaying AI Act provisions. The deal rolls back data protections for AI training and exempts machinery from scrutiny, risking future deregulation.

London-based CodeWords raises €7. 6 million for its AI autopilot platform....