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Meta's addictive design
The European Commission has found Meta's Instagram and Facebook designs to be addictive, potentially violating the Digital Services Act. Meta must change its addictive design elements and recommendation algorithms, facing a potential 6% global revenue fine if it fails to comply.
New Unicorn! Humanoid secures €133 million at €1.1 billion valuation to scale industrial robotics and physical AI
Humanoid secures €133M at €1. 1B valuation, becoming Europe's newest robotics unicorn....
We were told that France was lagging in AI: this XXL agreement between Mistral and Microsoft proves the opposite
Microsoft secures a multi-billion euro deal with French AI firm Mistral AI for European infrastructure usage. This partnership aims to bolster European AI capabilities amidst global competition.
Why Europe doesn’t need another Silicon Valley to succeed
EU debated domestic cloud capacity and Big Tech dependence as AI infrastructure demands surge. Europe's AI opportunity lies in selective ambition, focusing on areas where it has advantages rather than solely competing on US scale.
Airbus anchors €500M European defence tech fund as E2D makes first investment in Alta Ares
Airbus Defence and Space anchors a €500M European defence tech fund, E2D, backing European growth-stage companies. The fund's first investment is in French AI firm Alta Ares, developing counter-drone solutions.
EU cracks down with the DSA: Record fine imposed on AliExpress
EU regulators fine AliExpress a record sum for severe violations of the Digital Services Act (DSA). The European Commission imposed the penalty for the online marketplace's non-compliance with the digital service rules.
EU hits AliExpress with €550m fine over sale of illegal products
The EU fines AliExpress €550m over its failure to tackle illegal products. This move follows a similar Digital Services Act breach fine levied against Temu.
Top 10 most active investors in Europe in 2026 – so far
EU-Startups reveals the top 10 investors actively shaping Europe's startup ecosystem in 2026 so far. German investors show significant strength, with High-Tech Gründerfonds and Bayern Kapital featuring prominently.
Digital Talent EU Days 2026 in Dublin
The European Commission is partnering for Digital Talent EU Days in Dublin on October 15-16, 2026. The event will debate Europe’s digital skills challenges, aiming to drive action on talent, competitiveness, and inclusion.
The European Parliament is building its own AI to stop MEPs pasting draft laws into ChatGPT
European Parliament launches EPGenAI Hub to curb MEPs' use of public AI chatbots for drafting legislation. The internal tool offers sanctioned access to models from Meta, OpenAI, and Anthropic to maintain control over legislative content.
Your next client could be Europe’s next unicorn: Join the EIC Service Catalogue
The European Innovation Council (EIC) is expanding its Service Catalogue, a marketplace connecting EIC-backed startups with specialist support. Service providers can now join this growing network to gain visibility and reach new clients among Europe's innovators.
Record fine of 550 million euros to AliExpress
The European Commission fined AliExpress €550 million for failing to adequately prevent the sale of illegal and counterfeit goods. This penalty highlights the platform's responsibility to protect EU consumers from hazardous and non-compliant products.
AliExpress: EU Commission imposes record DSA fine
AliExpress faces a record €550 million fine from the EU Commission for years of Digital Services Act violations. The penalty targets the Chinese online marketplace for its breaches of the DSA regulations.
Zalando joins Sereact's $116M Series B to accelerate AI-powered warehouse automation
Zalando joins Sereact's $116M Series B to boost AI warehouse robotics. This investment accelerates AI-powered automation for fashion returns, a critical operational challenge in Europe.
The EU is about to sell our most sensitive data to the US for visa-free travel
The EU faces criticism for a proposed data-sharing deal with the US, potentially enabling biometric screening and profiling for visa-free travel. Leaked documents suggest the European Commission has conceded to US demands, raising concerns over fundamental rights and increased surveillance.
Commission fines AliExpress €550 million for breaching the Digital Services Act
European Commission fines AliExpress €550 million for breaching the Digital Services Act. The platform failed to adequately assess and mitigate risks associated with illegal and counterfeit products.
EU demands that Android also provide space for other AI chatbots
The EU demands Android allow rival AI chatbots, citing privacy concerns. Google must also share search data with competitors, impacting Gemini and other AI services.
No, swappable smartphone batteries are not necessarily coming back
The European Union's influence on tech companies is growing, with a new focus on smartphone design and repairability. This regulatory shift impacts how devices are manufactured and what features are mandated within the EU.
US investor Lockheed Martin Ventures commits at least €87 million to Europe as it opens new office in the UK
Lockheed Martin Ventures commits at least €87 million to DefenceTech in the UK and Europe. The US VC firm opens a London office to invest in promising companies, aiming to bolster the transatlantic defense industrial base.
Helsing secures $1.8B Series E, Uber acquiring Delivery Hero in €13B deal, and Revolut to launch US bank in 2027
European tech saw over €2. 7B in funding and 10+ exits....