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EU Commission preaches digital sovereignty but uses Microsoft Excel forms, drawing criticism from The Document Foundation. LibreOffice developer questions Brussels' commitment to open-source alternatives.

WhatsApp to allow ChatGPT and other AIs following EU pressure to avoid sanctions. Meta imposes a condition on the integration of general-purpose AI services into its messaging platform.

Germany's BSI registers 11,500 critical entities under NIS2 directive, highlighting widespread cybersecurity compliance. Yet, nearly 20,000 entities still need to register by the deadline.

Austrian Post acquires 70% of Bulgarian e-commerce logistics platform euShipments. com....

WhatsApp reverses AI chatbot policy to appease EU regulators. Competitor chatbots now permitted on the platform, averting potential European Commission sanctions.

Germany's Cellbox Solutions raises €3. 5M for its warm-chain logistics technology, enabling global transport of living cells....

German data protection chief's BND oversight lawsuit rejected, creating a "control-free zone" for intelligence agency operations. Experts urge government action to ensure effective oversight of digital surveillance.

German-made Nextcloud challenges US giants like Dropbox and Teams. Self-hosted tests by c't 3003 reveal its potential as a robust European alternative.

Germany enforces NIS2 cybersecurity rules, levying fines as registration deadline passes. Over 30,000 entities must comply, with political concerns arising over initial figures.

Meta allows rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp under EU pressure, but a new fee sparks doubts. Competitors could pay for integration, complicating the EU's open digital market push.

Italy's Roboze secures DefenceTech investment for its AI-powered manufacturing platform. The company combines hardware, materials, and software to enable distributed production of critical components for aerospace and defence.

TrueLayer CEO declares open banking payments are just beginning, with major retailers like Amazon adopting the tech. This pay-by-bank alternative promises deeper loyalty program integration and future variable recurring payments.

Spanish fintech TaxDown secures €4M from BBVA Spark, boosted by EU funds, to scale its AI tax-filing solution. The company serves over 4 million users across Spain and Mexico.

EU's Digital Markets Act grants consumers more choice and control since March 2024. The DMA compels tech giants to end unfair practices, fostering fairer prices and innovation across online services.

Madrid-based TaxDown secures €4 million to scale its AI-driven digital tax platform. The FinTech aims to simplify tax filing for millions, with expansion plans and AI development central to its strategy.

AI-native investment bank DealFlowAgent secures €646. 2k to scale its platform for SME M&A....

EU's Digital Services Act "Trusted Flagger" system falters, hindering platforms' content moderation efforts. Initial insights reveal significant room for improvement in this crucial EU regulation.

German firms largely ignore NIS2 cybersecurity mandates, warns Schwarz Digits. Nearly half of businesses are unaware of their obligations, risking severe penalties, especially small businesses.

Data quality startup Validio secures $30M Series A to automate enterprise data monitoring and management. The funding accelerates global expansion, addressing AI's reliance on high-quality data.

Mobile puzzle studio Cheer Games secures $4. 5M pre-seed funding....