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The EU Commission's age verification app uses Google developers' technology, raising privacy and dependency concerns. IT experts warn this reliance on a US tech giant could compromise data protection, especially with the upcoming EUDI Wallet.

EU institutions finalize simpler AI rules to spur innovation and ban 'nudging' apps. The AI Act's high-risk system regulations will apply from late 2027, ensuring readiness.

SAP is integrating German AI startup "Spreadsheet AI" into its frontier lab to bolster its in-house capabilities. This move signals the enterprise software giant's strategic push to expand its artificial intelligence development.

Bison Bank launches Portugal's first regulated stablecoin, poised to compete in the European market. The Electronic Money Token aims to offer a new digital financial instrument.

The European Commission demands Spain end regulated electricity tariffs to foster market competition and energy efficiency. Brussels cites financial risk prevention, urging stress tests for energy suppliers to avoid past crises.

The EU's push to phase out Chinese suppliers from critical sectors could cost €367. 8 billion by 2030....

German data protection officials urge EU lawmakers to scrap "mass surveillance" chat control. They argue it breaches end-to-end encryption and is unprecedented for a state governed by the rule of law.

Finnish AI startup Qutwo secures €25M, valuing it at €325M, to build Europe's leading AI lab for the quantum era. The company, focused on its Qutwo OS software platform, has already booked over €20M in contracted revenue.

Coimisiún na Meán launches an investigation into Meta’s content promotion practices. The probe will determine if Meta breached EU Digital Services Act regulations.

German quantum computing start-up Eleqtron secures €57m to develop its proprietary MAGIC technology for trapped ion quantum processors. This deeptech funding accelerates the company's advancement in the competitive quantum computing landscape.

Spain's Humara raises €1. 2 million for its AI SaaS platform that redesigns waste plant operations....

SAP bets $1. 16B on German AI startup Prior Labs to boost its AI capabilities....

Brussels tightens telecom security by recommending member states exclude Huawei and ZTE equipment. This move paves the way for mandatory removal of "high-risk suppliers" from critical networks.

Tech giants like SAP and Siemens call for an EU AI policy course correction. They warn the EU's AI Act risks overregulation, demanding more room for innovation ahead of trilogue talks.

AI fleet safety provider Netradyne acquires German-founded Moove Connected Mobility to scale AI-powered fleet intelligence. This union creates a strong foundation to serve enterprise customers across Europe, with Moove becoming Netradyne Europe's central operating hub.

WaiV Robotics secures €6. 4M for autonomous UAV landing infrastructure....

German quantum computing firm eleQtron secures €57m Series A, a significant European funding round. The company focuses on trapped-ion technology amid a landscape dominated by US and Asian venture capital.

Paris-based Lithosquare raises €21. 3 million for its AI-driven mineral discovery platform....

EU and Japan accelerate digital cooperation, deepening regulatory and research ties on AI, data, quantum, and chips. The partnership aims to improve cross-border data flows and strengthen cooperation on digital infrastructure and platform regulation.

EU and Japan reaffirmed their digital partnership, acknowledging its maturity as a platform for navigating the digital age. The fourth meeting in Brussels focused on shared democratic values and human-centric digital transformation.