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Madrid-based Sybol lands €1M+ for corporate digital identity. The Spanish startup's funding fuels deployment of its enterprise verification platform and corporate wallet, preparing for eIDAS2 and the European Business Wallet.

Bits of Freedom urges the Dutch Parliament to scrutinize the European Commission's "Digital Omnibuses" plans. The group warns these proposals, pushed rapidly, could weaken GDPR by redefining personal data and risk fundamental rights.

European Commission's AI Continent Action Plan delivers major milestones, boosting AI innovation one year on. The EU has deployed 19 AI factories and launched the Data Union Strategy for data sharing.

OVHcloud launches a dedicated division for the military sector, aiming to become a key player in European defense. This move positions the French cloud provider as a challenger to US tech giants in a strategic market.

European privacy insiders detail the role of the European Data Protection Supervisor in Brussels. They explain the EDPS's involvement in legislative procedures and its collaboration with national authorities.

32 organizations warn the EU's AI Act "simplification" could weaken consumer protection. The groups fear loopholes for AI in medical devices and toys....

British FinTech MillTech secures €51 million at €277 million valuation. Funding fuels North American expansion for the FX hedging and cash investments platform amidst a €2025-2026 European funding cycle.

European tech funding in March 2026 saw €7. 5 billion raised across 292 deals, with AI attracting €1....

Estonia's Handhold secures €3 million to deploy AI account managers for software sales. The AI platform automates the entire inbound customer journey, from lead qualification to renewal.

BEUC and 33 other organizations urge EU lawmakers to preserve the AI Act's scope. Proposals in the AI Omnibus risk weakening the legislation's effectiveness in regulating artificial intelligence.

PLD Space secures €30 million from the European Investment Bank for its MIURA 5 rocket development. This funding supports satellite deployment capabilities and commercial operations, marking the EIB's first direct investment in small launchers.

neuroClues raises €10 million Series A to develop an AI-powered medical device for early neurological disorder diagnosis. The European Innovation Council fund is among investors backing the French-Belgian startup's technology.

The European Commission launches a consultation on measuring AI energy consumption and emissions, seeking input on a study to foster energy-efficient AI. Responses will inform an AI Act measurement framework and potential energy labeling.

WetterOnline faces a fine from the North Rhine-Westphalia data protection authority for collecting precise user location data without consent. The app allegedly sold this data to third parties for advertising purposes, violating privacy regulations.

Galway-based AI start-up Octostar secures €6. 1m funding, extending its round with existing investors and welcoming Milan-based The Techshop....

Irish AI startup Octostar secures €6. 1 million to fund its sovereign AI-native intelligence platform for national security....

European tech saw over 60 funding deals and 5 exits last week. €1....

The Next Web reported on Europe's top funding rounds, highlighting Mistral's $830 million debt raise and a €1. 1 million workpod pre-seed....

European Commission breached via Trivy exploit; 92 GB data stolen and published. Cybercriminals TeamPCP and ShinyHunters behind the attack on AWS infrastructure.

CERT-EU blames TeamPCP for the European Commission hack and ShinyHunters for leaking stolen data. The breach highlights ongoing threats from cybercrime gangs targeting EU institutions.