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Brussels hosts the 14th Privacy Camp on 13 October 2026, inviting global participation to discuss technology's acute impact on daily life. The event will explore how digital technologies shape work, communication, and community, while also addressing surveillance and discrimination concerns.

Berlin-based Omio Group agrees to acquire French rail distributor Rail Europe. This deal integrates Rail Europe's assets into Omio's platform, aiming to create a scaled player for accessible European train travel.

The European Commission accepts X's action plan to comply with the Digital Services Act. Measures enhance transparency and researcher access to data, addressing systemic risks and platform impact on European users.

The European Commission backs social media bans. Apple faces accountability in new digital rights updates.

The EDPB published three new guidelines on data scraping for generative AI training, data anonymization, and blockchain use. These guidelines address critical issues in data processing across the European Union.

EU pressure forces Meta to allow ChatGPT integration back into WhatsApp for European users. The AI chatbot was previously blocked by the platform for a month.

Czech medtech startup HTG Medical raises €450k, securing EU MDR certification for its automated ICU urine monitoring device. The HTG Urogram now clears for European and global markets, aiming to save nurses valuable time.

Moneybox is Europe’s newest unicorn, valued at $1. 1bn after staff sold shares on London's new private market....

The European Central Bank names 36 payment firms, including Deutsche Bank and Revolut, for the digital euro pilot. This 12-month trial begins in late 2027, testing transactions before they become legal tender.

Revolut, Stripe, and SumUp will join a pilot for the digital euro, commencing in late 2027. Thirty-six payment service providers, including UniCredit and Deutsche Bank, were selected for the European Central Bank's initiative.

The European Commission is collecting feedback for the EU's position at the World Radiocommunication Conference 2027. Stakeholders can submit views to shape the Union's stance on international radio spectrum allocation and satellite orbit.

Dublin-based TensorX is building sovereign AI infrastructure across Europe, focusing on securing GPUs and data centres for AI deployment. The company provides private AI inference on dedicated Nvidia GPUs, ensuring data stays within European jurisdiction with zero retention for regulated sectors.

Aspire11 deploys €100M into Revolut and ElevenLabs, backing European pension funds' move into VC. The fund aims to bridge innovation with capital, investing in growth companies shaping the future economy.

WhatsApp brings ChatGPT back to users across the EU, Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway. The return follows a period where the AI was removed from the popular messaging platform.

Nederland ranks eighth among EU member states in the eGovernment Benchmark 2026. Despite a strong digital public services foundation, challenges remain in digital innovation and AI adoption.

EDRi urges the European Commission to reassess the EU-US adequacy decision post-US Supreme Court ruling. The decision impacts safeguards for personal data transferred to the United States.

CriteriaCaixa rebrands its VC arm, investing €300 million in Iberian BioTech and DeepTech firms. The funds will prioritize Spain and Portugal, selectively expanding to Europe and North America.

Acurio Ventures launches a €115M European fund for VC secondary transactions, aiming to unlock liquidity in a nascent market. The fund targets smaller deals below €20 million, focusing on mature VC funds with clear exit plans.

The European Commission will propose new rules after summer to restrict children's access to social media, with Ursula von der Leyen stating "social networks are not a toy." This aims to fundamentally alter how younger individuals engage with online platforms.

The EU is considering new social media restrictions for teenagers, potentially including age limits and mandatory harm assessments. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that legislation could be proposed within months.