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After driving major citizen campaigns, values-led MOVEMENTS secures €300k pre-Seed and opens extension round
After driving major citizen campaigns, values-led MOVEMENTS secures €300k pre-Seed and opens extension round

After driving major citizen campaigns, values-led MOVEMENTS secures €300k pre-Seed and opens extension round

Spanish platform MOVEMENTS secures €300k pre-Seed funding for its citizen movement scaling tool. The company is opening an extension round to attract strategic investors.

April 1, 2026 at 15:49
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Supervisors, Police, and Public Prosecution Office want European ban against 'AI-disrobing apps and websites'
Supervisors, Police, and Public Prosecution Office want European ban against 'AI-disrobing apps and websites'

Supervisors, Police, and Public Prosecution Office want European ban against 'AI-disrobing apps and websites'

Dutch regulators and law enforcement agencies push for a Europe-wide ban on "nudify tools." They advocate for closing loopholes that allow consent-based creation of nudes, deeming it crucial for effective enforcement.

April 1, 2026 at 15:00
Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens
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The missing layer in Europe’s AI strategy: data ownership
The missing layer in Europe’s AI strategy: data ownership

The missing layer in Europe’s AI strategy: data ownership

France and Germany push digital sovereignty, raising questions on AI data ownership. Analytics startup Countly emphasizes self-hosted platforms, empowering companies to control their user data....

April 1, 2026 at 13:58
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Brussels-based Nexus lands €3.7 million to bring AI agents into core business operations
Brussels-based Nexus lands €3.7 million to bring AI agents into core business operations

Brussels-based Nexus lands €3.7 million to bring AI agents into core business operations

Brussels-based Nexus lands €3. 7 million to bring AI agents into core business operations....

April 1, 2026 at 13:08
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Dispute over alternative Euro-Office: OnlyOffice complains of license violations
Dispute over alternative Euro-Office: OnlyOffice complains of license violations

Dispute over alternative Euro-Office: OnlyOffice complains of license violations

"Euro-Office," a project aiming to be a European alternative to Microsoft Office, faces legal disputes. OnlyOffice alleges severe license violations by the consortium, particularly Nextcloud, concerning source code division.

April 1, 2026 at 12:26
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Tallinn-based Pickmybrain raises €1.8 million to build AI-powered “Digital Brains” for experts and celebrities
Tallinn-based Pickmybrain raises €1.8 million to build AI-powered “Digital Brains” for experts and celebrities

Tallinn-based Pickmybrain raises €1.8 million to build AI-powered “Digital Brains” for experts and celebrities

Tallinn-based Pickmybrain secures €1. 8M pre-Seed funding to scale AI-powered "Digital Brains" for experts....

April 1, 2026 at 12:00
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EDRi-gram, 1 April 2026
EDRi-gram, 1 April 2026

EDRi-gram, 1 April 2026

EDRi criticizes the EU's deregulation and securitisation agenda for undermining fundamental rights. The network highlights digital rights news impacting Europeans in its latest bi-weekly newsletter.

April 1, 2026 at 10:59
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Sensmet secures €1.5M to scale real-time metals monitoring for Europe’s raw materials supply
Sensmet secures €1.5M to scale real-time metals monitoring for Europe’s raw materials supply

Sensmet secures €1.5M to scale real-time metals monitoring for Europe’s raw materials supply

Finnish firm Sensmet secures €1. 5M from EIT RawMaterials to enhance real-time metal monitoring....

April 1, 2026 at 10:41
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Female-founded Finnish startup Audicin raises €1.6 million to develop audio treatments for nervous system overstimulation
Female-founded Finnish startup Audicin raises €1.6 million to develop audio treatments for nervous system overstimulation

Female-founded Finnish startup Audicin raises €1.6 million to develop audio treatments for nervous system overstimulation

Finnish NeuroTech startup Audicin raises €1. 6 million to develop audio treatments for nervous system overstimulation....

April 1, 2026 at 10:35
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Monzo to exit US market
Monzo to exit US market

Monzo to exit US market

Monzo exits the US market to focus on its core UK and European operations. The UK digital bank, with 15 million customers, recently secured a European banking license.

April 1, 2026 at 09:35
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Predatorgate: Breaking the chain of impunity of the spyware underworld
Predatorgate: Breaking the chain of impunity of the spyware underworld

Predatorgate: Breaking the chain of impunity of the spyware underworld

Greek courts convict four individuals in Predatorgate scandal for unlawful surveillance, sentencing them to 126 years collectively. The verdict challenges spyware vendor impunity and intensifies calls for a ban across the EU.

April 1, 2026 at 09:30
EDRI
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Six months out of stealth, Credibur hits €2B in facility volume
Six months out of stealth, Credibur hits €2B in facility volume

Six months out of stealth, Credibur hits €2B in facility volume

Berlin-based Credibur supports €2B in debt facility volume, six months post-launch. The AI-driven platform manages credit facilities for European structured credit markets exceeding €1....

April 1, 2026 at 09:30
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Swiss AviationTech startup Metafuels secures €1.92 million Dutch grant to boost Rotterdam e-SAF project
Swiss AviationTech startup Metafuels secures €1.92 million Dutch grant to boost Rotterdam e-SAF project

Swiss AviationTech startup Metafuels secures €1.92 million Dutch grant to boost Rotterdam e-SAF project

Swiss startup Metafuels secures €1. 92M Dutch grant for Rotterdam e-SAF project....

April 1, 2026 at 07:08
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Wednesday: DSA ruling against TikTok, Delta aircraft with Amazon Leo instead of Starlink
Wednesday: DSA ruling against TikTok, Delta aircraft with Amazon Leo instead of Starlink

Wednesday: DSA ruling against TikTok, Delta aircraft with Amazon Leo instead of Starlink

TikTok accused of DSA violations, facing potential EU penalties. Delta Airlines opts for Amazon's Project Kuiper over Starlink for in-flight Wi-Fi....

April 1, 2026 at 06:15
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OLG Bamberg: TikTok cheats on DSA obligations
OLG Bamberg: TikTok cheats on DSA obligations

OLG Bamberg: TikTok cheats on DSA obligations

The Bamberg Higher Regional Court ruled TikTok is attempting to circumvent its obligations under the Digital Services Act. The court found the platform technically and legally evading its DSA duties.

March 31, 2026 at 22:56
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Have your say on the Digital Fairness Act
Have your say on the Digital Fairness Act

Have your say on the Digital Fairness Act

The EU is launching a public consultation for its Digital Fairness Act, targeting children aged 12-17. The new law aims to ensure safe and positive online experiences for young users across apps, websites, and social media platforms.

March 31, 2026 at 16:44
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Paris-based Kestra lands €21 million Series A for orchestration platform expansion
Paris-based Kestra lands €21 million Series A for orchestration platform expansion

Paris-based Kestra lands €21 million Series A for orchestration platform expansion

Paris-based Kestra secures €21 million Series A for its open-source orchestration platform. The funding accelerates Kestra 2....

March 31, 2026 at 16:09
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European AI Autonomy: Mistral Invests $830 Million in Data Center
European AI Autonomy: Mistral Invests $830 Million in Data Center

European AI Autonomy: Mistral Invests $830 Million in Data Center

French AI startup Mistral AI secures $830M for a new data center near Paris. The investment aims to bolster European AI autonomy by building a facility equipped with Nvidia GPUs.

March 31, 2026 at 14:52
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New unicorn alert! 9fin raises €148 million at a €1.1 billion valuation for its global debt markets platform
New unicorn alert! 9fin raises €148 million at a €1.1 billion valuation for its global debt markets platform

New unicorn alert! 9fin raises €148 million at a €1.1 billion valuation for its global debt markets platform

9fin raises €148 million at a €1. 1 billion valuation to expand its AI-powered debt markets platform....

March 31, 2026 at 13:52
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Belgium-headquartered crypto startup Keyrock hits unicorn status, says valuation quadrupled
Belgium-headquartered crypto startup Keyrock hits unicorn status, says valuation quadrupled

Belgium-headquartered crypto startup Keyrock hits unicorn status, says valuation quadrupled

Belgium-based Keyrock secures $1. 1bn valuation, quadrupling from its last round....

March 31, 2026 at 13:05
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