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Ryanair asks to suspend the new EU border control system: many are losing flights due to the queues it generates
Ryanair demands EU border system suspension due to hour-long queues causing flight cancellations. The new EES biometric entry/exit system's April rollout has heavily impacted summer travel.
Data protection and innovation "endangered": Apple's head of regulation annoyed by EU
Apple's policy chief criticizes the EU's Digital Markets Act, citing frustration and concerns over data protection and innovation. The company argues that upcoming regulations could hinder technological advancements and user privacy.
A-Cube lands €4M to accelerate global expansion
Italian regtech A-Cube lands €4M to accelerate global expansion of its automated digital tax compliance platform. The funding will strengthen its presence in key European markets and integrate AI capabilities.
Forced "Border Partnership": EU Commission wants to allow US authorities to inquire about political views and "origin"
EU and US officials are close to an agreement allowing US authorities to access sensitive personal data of EU citizens. The draft "Border Partnership" framework would grant US agencies access to facial images, health data, and sexual orientation for police databases....
To the point: The digital euro is under pressure.
The EU's digital euro project faces pressure from banks wanting a weaker version and a tight timeline. The European Central Bank plans a pilot next year, but the European Parliament still debates critical privacy issues.
Ineffable Intelligence launches with $1.1B, Nebius buys Eigen AI in $643M deal, and UK startups enter UK parliament
UK startups Ineffable Intelligence and Ebury secured significant funding rounds of $1. 1B and £550M respectively....
Amsterdam’s VNYX secures over €1 million to make fashion resale more profitable than dumping and burning
Amsterdam's VNYX secures over €1M in funding to automate fashion resale, slashing processing times from 19 to 3 minutes. The FashionTech startup aids compliance with EU laws banning goods destruction and offers a profitable alternative to dumping.