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US Supreme Court ruling questions FTC independence, impacting EU-US data transfers. NOYB calls for EU Commission to withdraw adequacy decision on the US.

Microsoft is assisting the European Commission in defending the EU-US Data Privacy Framework against a legal challenge. The software giant's intervention aims to ensure continued data flows between the EU and US for its enterprise customers.

Estonian defence tech firm Vegvisir secures venture investment to unify allied unmanned systems with its command-and-control software. The platform aims to bridge fragmented infrastructure, enabling interoperability across ground, air, and sea domains.

Spain’s Openchip secures €115 million to boost AI and HPC chip design, strengthening Europe's semiconductor capabilities. The investment adds to nearly €700 million in EU semiconductor funding for 2026 initiatives.

EDRi's 2025 report warns of EU deregulation weakening digital rights protections. The organization adopted a new strategy to champion human-centred digital futures over the next five years.

Czech cybersecurity startup Wultra lands €6. 8 million to support Europe’s digital identity wallet rollout....

G7 data protection authorities call for stricter fundamental rights protection in online age verification. They are targeting connected children's rooms, demanding new regulations for smart homes.

Elon Musk threatens to shut down Starlink in Europe amid tensions with the European Commission. SpaceX's decision follows a strategic plan from Brussels regarding satellite communications.

The EU is cracking down on apps and devices that alert drivers to speed cameras, preparing fines for companies distributing such services. This move aims to make it harder for firms to provide these controversial alerts across the Union.

Stark bags €500M, Alan agrees €480M, and Nearfield Instruments raises $380M in significant European tech funding. Main Capital closes a €5....

Germany’s Intu Diagnostics secures €1. 1 million for its lab-free molecular diagnostics platform....

Irish businesses face heightened cybersecurity threats during the upcoming EU Presidency. PwC warns companies to bolster defenses against an increased threat landscape.

EU customs duties on parcels rise to €3 from July, ending the €150 exemption to boost safety checks. BEUC warns consumers must not face unexpected charges, as importers are legally responsible for the fee.

Berlin-based Almetra raises €16 million Series A for its AI-powered manufacturing intelligence platform. The funding will accelerate product development and international expansion.

Irish HRTech startup HR Duo secures €1. 6M for UK expansion and SaaS infrastructure....

Amazon and Microsoft face strict EU DMA rules over cloud dominance. AWS and Azure are the largest cloud services in the EU, prompting regulatory scrutiny.

Brussels moves to designate AWS and Azure as gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act, despite not meeting quantitative thresholds. The European Commission is taking a preliminary view that these cloud giants fall under the DMA's strictest rules.

Anthropic hires Orange's AI chief for its European expansion. Steve Jarrett will join the Claude maker in Paris to adapt products for European and African markets.

European Commission designates Azure and AWS as DMA gatekeepers, potentially imposing fines and interoperability requirements. Amazon and Microsoft dispute findings, citing competition and investment risks.

German challenger bank N26 reported its first full-year profit of €1. 6m in 2025, a significant turnaround from a €42m loss in 2024....