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Office EU launches as a European alternative to Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, prioritizing data privacy within the EU. The Dutch-based suite, built on Nextcloud Hub and integrating Collabora Online, aims to keep user data in Europe and out of reach of US CLOUD Act access.

Apple's new Siri AI is not coming to the EU on most devices due to DMA rules. The tech giant cited regulatory compliance as the reason for the delayed rollout.

Granarium Technologies raises €1M+ for grid-stabilizing supercapacitors, addressing increasing EU grid volatility. The company's nanocellulose tech offers scalable, locally producible storage to meet EU requirements and renewable energy transitions.

The European Commission rejects Apple's claims that the Digital Markets Act (DMA) hinders its new AI system for Siri. Brussels counters Apple's assertion that the DMA prevents integration of its AI features.

Finnish Skyfora secures €6. 5 million to expand its AI-powered atmospheric sensing network....

noyb is launching a class action against Austria's CRIF credit agency for alleged GDPR violations. The agency allegedly built a "shadow registry" using personal data to assign scores that impact access to essential services.

Apple ditches Siri AI for iPhones in the EU due to the Digital Markets Act. The new iOS 27 features will not launch in Europe this fall as planned.

The EU AI Act's draft guidelines for high-risk classification were released. Dentons Ireland legal experts assess when AI systems will fall under these new regulations.

US officials urge NATO allies to use defence budgets to rip out Huawei equipment. Joshua Young stated last month that allies should leverage defence funding for this purpose.

Brussels seeks a new tool to force companies to diversify chip and rare earth sourcing. EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič proposed the instrument to cut dependence on single suppliers, especially China.

German fintech Solaris aims to become "Europe's first AI-native bank" after a strategic repositioning. The Berlin-based company is rebuilding its processes with AI, leveraging LLMs and in-house tech, which led to a 20% workforce reduction.

The EDIH Summit 2026 will convene the European Digital Innovation Hubs network and EU institutions to analyze Europe's AI ecosystem functionality. The event aims to strengthen the AI innovation ecosystem across the European Union.

The European Commission unveiled the Tech Sovereignty Package, aiming to bolster European AI, cloud, and semiconductor capabilities. This package introduces new legislation and strategies to reduce reliance on non-EU suppliers and foster digital autonomy.

The EU plans to reduce its reliance on US and Chinese software, facing significant challenges. This digital sovereignty initiative aims to foster European alternatives and bolster the continent's tech independence.

Brussels fears US tech firms could unilaterally cut off access to critical digital services, impacting European sovereignty. The EU is advancing its Chips Act and other digital policies to bolster its technological independence.

EU tech sovereignty package sparks debate: Open-source advocates cheer, but US industry groups warn of market disruption. The initiative raises fears of technological decoupling.

The Dutch government's upcoming NL Wallet app requires an Apple or Google account, raising concerns amid calls for independence from US tech giants. Experts worry about dependency on these platforms.

The NIS2 directive strengthens cybersecurity obligations for thousands of organizations in the European Union. Supply chain security is now a priority, requiring new measures to protect companies.

Facebook Messenger remains a dominant internet service, facing stricter Digital Markets Act (DMA) rules after a court ruling. Meta's appeal against its gatekeeper status was largely rejected by the EU court.

The European Parliament abandons Google for the French search engine Qwant, marking a step towards digital sovereignty. Qwant becomes the default search engine on the institution's computers starting June 4.