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EU policymakers launch new workflow for secure chip design, keeping sensitive data within the bloc. Globalfoundries Dresden now manufactures Qualinx GNSS chips entirely within EU borders.

Varangians, a DefenceTech fund, closes over €10 million in Stockholm to support Ukraine's innovation ecosystem. The fund backs Ukrainian companies producing vital tech for Europe.

The German Bundestag passed its AI Act implementation law, appointing the Federal Network Agency as the central market surveillance authority. This marks a significant step in enforcing the EU's AI Act at the national level.

NEURA Robotics secured up to $1. 4B Series C to scale its physical AI and cognitive robotics platform....

Mistral AI, Europe’s leading AI startup, is in talks to raise €3bn at a €20bn valuation. This nearly doubles its previous investor valuation, highlighting significant growth in the European AI sector.

AI startup Mimir raises €518. 3k to automate e-commerce operations....

German survey tools using EU servers offer privacy-friendly alternatives to US-based platforms like MS Forms. Testing focuses on data protection for online surveys and voting.

EU digital regulations delay major tech services like Apple's Siri AI launch in Europe. However, 83% of EU consumers surveyed believe authorities should ensure AI and new tech respect EU rights and values.

Fintech firm Pleo lays off approximately 50 staff, impacting product, tech, and data roles across Denmark, the UK, and Germany. The move aims to simplify decision-making and accelerate product delivery for European customers.

Berlin-based Angel Invest closes €40 million Fund III, exceeding its target. The fund will invest in angel, pre-Seed, and Seed stage companies, building on its portfolio of over 110 backed startups.

DSGVO: Gericht reduziert Millionen-Buße für Deutsche Wohnen deutlich. Berliner Datenschutzbehörde verhängte Bußgeld von 14,5 Millionen Euro gegen Immobilienkonzern.

Polish SpaceTech startup Sybilla Technologies secures over €8 million to enhance its space monitoring capabilities. The funding will expand its sensor network and analytical services, deepening cooperation with partners across Europe.

EU lawmakers are urged to reject the AI Omnibus deal, which weakens AI safeguards and transparency. The agreement, presented as a technical simplification of the AI Act, risks setting a dangerous precedent for the EU's digital rulebook.

Meta clashes with the EU Commission over blocking rival AI bots from WhatsApp Business. The skirmish highlights ongoing tensions regarding platform access and competition within the European digital market.

Hamburg-based Generation Tech Partners launches a €50M AI roll-up fund to acquire German SMEs. The fund aims to revamp these companies with AI, creating larger entities for eventual sale.

The European Central Bank restricted Revolut from launching new products across the European Economic Area due to concerns about its rapid approval processes. This intervention had not been previously disclosed.

Polish FinTech paymove secures €2. 12 million to build payment infrastructure for AI agents and expand into Western Europe....

Deutsche Wohnen's €14. 5M GDPR fine cut to €900K by court....

The European Commission launches its final Code of Practice on marking AI-generated content. The voluntary code aids providers in meeting AI Act transparency obligations, requiring clear labelling of deepfakes and AI-manipulated public interest content from August 2, 2026.

Brussels delays datacenter efficiency ratings, risking credit for operators and lenders. The EU's proposed A-to-G scale faces industry criticism over climate diversity and stalled implementation.