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Twin Prime lands $10M pre-seed for defence AI models, partnering with European firm Theon. The joint venture will develop and deploy bespoke AI solutions to augment Theon's defence product offerings.

Brussels launches a new €100M fund to back European AI startups, aiming to foster innovation in the B2B SaaS sector. The initiative supports early-stage companies and aims to scale global SaaS ventures.

Irish regulators are investigating Meta over user choice on Facebook and Instagram timelines. Bits of Freedom's complaint highlights Meta’s alleged failure to offer a non-profiling feed option required by the EU's Digital Services Act.

Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz buys French software instead of US Palantir for data analysis. The move aims to bolster digital sovereignty and avoid controversial US technology.

Ireland investigates Meta for breaching the DSA's obligation to offer users alternative news feeds without profiling. The probe, prompted by a complaint, aims to protect digital rights across Europe and enforce EU platform laws.

Barcelona's Dolfin secures €2. 1 million Seed funding to enhance its AI-driven sales compensation platform....

EU Commission unveils Passenger Package to simplify train booking and boost passenger rights. New rules require rail operators to sell competitor offers and share data, fostering competition and easier multi-platform ticketing....

Europe's reliance on external cloud providers poses significant political and data sovereignty risks. This dependency, particularly for AI development powered by US-made GPU chips, exposes vulnerabilities beyond technological capabilities.

Berlin-based n8n doubles valuation to $5. 2BN after SAP strategic investment....

EU's Digital Markets Act compels browser choice screens, boosting Firefox by 6 million users, with a 113% rise on iPhones. The European Commission reviews the DMA's impact, noting gains for other browsers like DuckDuckGo.

Brussels pushes EU-wide social media age protections for children. An EU age-verification app is technically complete, with bloc-level rules on minimum social-media ages next.

African-Startups. com launches as sister publication to EU-Startups, covering Africa's tech ecosystem....

The EU agrees on its Critical Medicines Act to secure the bloc's supply of essential drugs. This deal aims to prevent shortages of antibiotics, vaccines, and treatments for chronic diseases, ensuring better access for patients across member states.

Algorithmiq moves its global headquarters to Milan, Italy, securing €18M in venture capital for its quantum software. This funding represents Italy's largest quantum startup investment, bolstering Europe's deeptech commercialization efforts.

London’s Fifth Dimension secures €22M for its AI-powered decision intelligence platform for real assets. The funding will scale their solution that unifies fragmented data into an actionable intelligence layer for investors.

The EU Parliament blocked surveillance measures to protect children online, clashing with member states and the Commission. Negotiations stalled in April 2026 over the 'interim ePrivacy derogation'.

European Commission commissions three studies on technical solutions for marking and detecting AI-generated content. The research supports development of a Code of Practice for AI-generated content, examining text, audio, and image/video modalities.

Copenhagen's Reel raises €15 million to make renewable energy predictable. The company will use the funding to refine products and build a commercial team in Germany.

AI Act implementation delayed as tech lobby wins concessions, pushing key high-risk AI rules to 2027/2028. This postponement allows unchecked AI development, raising concerns for safety and fundamental rights.

The European Commission is seeking feedback on draft guidelines for AI Act transparency obligations. Stakeholders can participate until June 3, 2026, with input considered for the final report.