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Onetag acquires Italian adtech firm Aryel to build a new programmatic ad exchange. The deal integrates immersive creative formats with AI-driven decisioning to simplify ad spend ROI.

Europe's tech scene sees over €2B poured into startups last week. Seventy funding deals and five exits signal robust investor confidence despite economic headwinds.

European code platform Tangled secures $4. 5M to rival GitHub and reclaim developer data ownership....

Munich medtech Noxon secures seed funding for its muscle-computer interface. The wearable device offers continuous diagnostics and personalized activation, transforming neuromuscular disorder treatment.

Catalan startup Kloutit uses AI to combat e-commerce chargebacks, securing nearly 200 clients. The company now operates in nine countries, aiding platforms like Wallapop and Cabify.

Swiss energy firm Alpiq transforms abandoned Spanish coal mines into giant hydroelectric "batteries." The €147M project repurposes former mining sites in El Bierzo for energy storage.

Custom ROMs offer European users digital sovereignty, locking out Big Tech from smartphones. This empowers individuals to reclaim control over their mobile data and privacy.

London Summit highlights €2B+ funding, with Wayve raising $1. 2B for embodied AI....

German data watchdogs urge EU lawmakers to abandon chat surveillance mandates in CSA regulation talks. They warn that mass monitoring and breaking end-to-end encryption imperil all citizens' communication security.

Monzo's former CEO TS Anil returns as vice-chair in a board shake-up. The UK challenger bank, serving 14m customers, is navigating international expansion and a new CEO.

Poland's tech scene accelerates with 10 promising startups launching AI-driven tools and digital platforms. These venture-backed ventures leverage strong engineering talent, aiming for international growth into 2026.

EU launches EU Inc to slash company registration to 48 hours online across member states. This digital initiative aims to boost European competitiveness amid geopolitical challenges.

Niedersachsen's police law draft faces constitutional challenges over proposed AI surveillance powers. Experts warn these measures risk violating fundamental rights, potentially falling foul of the EU's AI Act.

London-based Encord secures €50M for physical AI data infrastructure, accelerating product development. Funding boosts its mission to solve data readiness bottlenecks as AI moves into full production.

Germany's digital ID struggles as PIN resets go offline, hindering adoption. New Sparkassen app services and a citizen communication solution may finally revive the electronic ID's potential.

SAP S/4HANA upgrades face delays as companies prioritize cost-efficiency. Many firms now plan their transition only by the end of 2030.

German businesses and authorities possess sovereign digital alternatives like Nextcloud, yet fail to adopt them. Decision-makers' lack of courage hinders the crucial shift towards European digital independence.

AI startups face a looming data drought, sparking a new market for synthetic and proprietary data sourcing. Healthcare and space tech are key growth areas, driven by wearables and AI decision support.

Digital bank Monzo nearly doubles Irish headcount by 2027 as investments fuel Dublin expansion. New jobs created to bolster European headquarters operations.

German space tech firm ISPTech secures €5. 5M seed to advance non-toxic propulsion for agile in-orbit maneuvering....