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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.

European Commission unveils child safety report focusing on online protection. Recommendations address minors' digital challenges, social media use, and empowerment.

Swiss Army bans Microsoft for German OpenDesk solution due to cloud coercion and espionage fears. Sensitive data will not be stored on US servers.

Fritz GmbH's FritzOS 8. 25 update forces users into a controversial agreement due to the EU Data Act....

The EU has accused Meta of designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive. Brussels issued preliminary findings that could lead to fines of up to 6% of Meta's global annual revenue if a final decision is reached.

Kraken Technology Group, a British uncrewed surface vessel maker, has raised $175m in a Series B round, valuing it at over $1bn. The funding will accelerate Kraken's development of maritime defence technology.

Venture capital in Europe hit its second-highest record value in 2025, reaching €35. 3 billion amid resilient private capital markets....

European Commission preliminarily finds Meta in breach of the Digital Services Act for addictive design on Instagram and Facebook. The investigation targets features like infinite scroll and personalized recommenders, with concerns over user wellbeing and mitigation measures.

Regulators are urging for greater digital autonomy for companies, with an emphasis on joint IT contracts. Governments and businesses should actively consider this when procuring IT services to stimulate European digital services.

Experts doubt the EUDI-Wallet's implementation, citing missing data protection and rushed deployment. Concerns arise over the digital identity project's feasibility and timelines.

Meta plans a more invasive smart glasses device for permanent recording. Privacy advocates are protesting this intrusive technology.

Study projects €1. 84-€2....

Mandatory driver distraction warning systems and advanced emergency brakes are now standard on all new EU cars and vans. The European Commission confirmed the new safety tech mandate, effective July 7th, enhances pedestrian and cyclist detection.

EU AI transparency rules go live August 2nd, requiring disclosure when people interact with AI. The European Commission published a practice code to detail these obligations, and the AP advises organizations to sign it.

The EU Commission has referred Ireland to the CJEU for failing to enact crucial cybersecurity rules. Ireland, Spain, France, and the Netherlands are the only member states yet to incorporate the NIS2 directive into national law.