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Germany's Friedrich Merz urges mandatory real names online to "protect freedom." This push for clear identity on the web and in apps aims to increase accountability.

Budapest's Giggle raises funding for Romanian expansion, modernizing temp staffing with its platform. The mobile marketplace connects blue-collar workers to shift-based roles, with €5M in transactions last year.

British finance platform Stacks raises €19 million for its AI-powered reporting suite, reflecting strong EU investor appetite for enterprise AI. The funding accelerates expansion into AI-driven operational finance and data infrastructure.

German companies face a March 6 deadline to register under NIS2, impacting 29,000 businesses. TÜV SÜD warns of non-compliance risks as the cybersecurity directive tightens.

eBay Ventures backs UK fintech TrueLayer with a strategic investment. This partnership launches an open banking payment option for eBay checkout, offering a real-time alternative to card payments.

Swedish AI startup Agaton secures €8. 4 million to transform customer conversations into revenue insights....

Plato secures €12. 2M to transform global wholesale with AI, automating sales and ERP workflows....

European tech startups face a talent crisis as entry-level hiring plummets 73%. Unrealistic experience demands and AI automation for senior roles are creating a future skills gap.

EU data protection chief demands safeguards against indiscriminate scanning for voluntary chat control. Companies like Meta and Google may lose renewal of exceptions if mass surveillance risks aren't addressed.

Tingit secures €1. 5M to scale its AI-powered repair platform across the EU....

Talent Garden expands its digital innovation platform across 12 European markets, training 25,000 annually. This EdTech leader bridges physical communities and digital learning, amid significant EU investment in digital skills.

Berlin-based Plato secures $14. 5M to inject generative AI into wholesale distribution....

AI pioneer David Silver launches London-based Ineffable Intelligence, raising $1 billion for superhuman intelligence research. The venture aims to build groundbreaking AI systems.

Plato secures $14. 5M to supercharge wholesale distributors with AI automation....

Stockholm-based Agaton raises $10 million for its AI sales platform that analyzes customer conversations. The funding will boost go-to-market efforts and expand AI capabilities across enterprise sales teams.

Notepad++ plugs critical code execution vulnerability. The widely used text editor's security update closes a loophole exploited by attackers to run malicious code.

European regtech firm Copla secures €6M to streamline compliance with new EU regulations. Its AI-powered platform helps financial services navigate DORA, the AI Act, and Cyber Resilience Act, combating increasing cyber threats.

Vienna AI firm Flinn secures $20M to automate medtech regulatory processes. Their software uses AI to replace manual workflows, aiming to shorten development times and lower costs in pharma.

Big Brother Awards highlight privacy breaches in Amsterdam. Awards recognize 2025's worst offenders against digital rights, alongside a champion for digital freedoms.

EU launches Legal Gateway Office in India to attract ICT talent. The initiative aims to facilitate mobility for Indian professionals and students, supporting Europe's digital transition.