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Digital Services Act: EU Commission wants to limit TikTok use
EU Commission finds TikTok insufficient in curbing addictive platform risks. A preliminary ruling under the Digital Services Act could lead to penalties, citing concerns over youth mental health impacts.
Brussels concludes that TikTok's "addictive design" violates EU law
Brussels finds TikTok's "addictive design" violates EU's Digital Services Act. This preliminary conclusion could lead to fines up to 6% of the platform's global revenue.
TikTok’s infinite scroll is too addictive, say EU regulators
EU regulators warn TikTok's addictive features may violate the Digital Services Act. A potential breach could force the platform to redesign its service to prevent harm.
Areas without network: ANACOM asks operators to activate national roaming
Portugal's ANACOM urges telcos to enable national roaming for areas hit by severe weather disruptions. The regulator seeks to restore essential communication services rapidly across affected regions.
From Milan to Liguria: 10 of the most promising Italian startups shaping the next tech cycle
Italian startups are accelerating tech innovation in fintech, AI, and B2B software. Brum, a digital driving license platform, exemplifies this shift, leveraging a mobile app to streamline the process for 2024 graduates.
Statement of solidarity with EDRi members and allies facing pressure for their work on platform regulation
EDRi network condemns US administration pressure on members over platform regulation. This highlights ongoing tensions between online speech advocacy and regulatory enforcement in Europe.
Capalo AI raises €11M to expand battery storage optimisation
Finnish Capalo AI secures €11M for its AI-powered battery storage optimisation software. The company expands its virtual power plant across Europe, aiming to enhance grid balance and asset performance.
Commission preliminarily finds TikTok's addictive design in breach of the Digital Services Act
EU Commission finds TikTok's addictive design breaches the Digital Services Act. Features like infinite scroll and personalized recommendations are under scrutiny for harming user well-being.
From big rounds to broad momentum: the UK tech ecosystem
UK tech secured €21. 5 billion in 2025, topping European investment with AI and fintech leading the charge....
Growing pressure on Europe’s electricity grids drives €11 million for Capalo AI to scale virtual power plant operations
Helsinki's Capalo AI secures €11M Series A for its AI virtual power plant, accelerating battery storage optimisation across Europe. The funding fuels the company's European expansion amidst growing grid pressure and clean energy investments.
Daytona raises $24M Series A to build agent-native compute infrastructure
Croatian-founded Daytona secures $24M Series A for agent-native compute infrastructure. The funding propels the company's mission to build scalable, programmable sandboxes for AI agent workloads.
Swiss nanotechnology startup Chiral secures €10 million to scale post-silicon chip manufacturing
Swiss Chiral secures €10M to scale post-silicon chip manufacturing using nanomaterials. Over €35M has been deployed across European semiconductor DeepTech firms in 2025-2026.
Munich-based TWAICE secures €24 million EIB loan to scale predictive battery analytics for Europe’s energy transition
Munich's TWAICE secures €24M EIB loan for predictive battery analytics, accelerating Europe's energy transition. The funding fuels growth in EV and storage sectors, boosting battery performance and lifespan.
Female-led UK construction data startup Qflow secures €2.3 million strategic investment from Autodesk
UK construction data startup Qflow secures €2. 3M from Autodesk, boosting its AI-powered platform....
Interpretation Issue 152: Data Protection Economic Advantage?
Privacy debate intensifies: Does data protection stifle business or provide an economic edge? Podcast hosts discuss with Frederik Richter, exploring potential benefits and challenges for companies.
Dutch FinTech startup Duna raises €30 million to expand compliant AI for business identity and onboarding
Dutch FinTech Duna secures €30M for AI-driven business identity and onboarding. This funding targets global trust infrastructure amidst surging investment in EU digital identity solutions.
Bound secures $24.5M Series A to expand FX hedging tools
London fintech Bound secures $24. 5M Series A for its automated FX risk management platform....
Colibri Project strengthens digital resilience in emergency scenarios
Portugal launches Projeto Colibri to bolster digital resilience against escalating emergency threats. The initiative aims to secure critical infrastructure and ensure service continuity during natural disasters.
Telefónica sought to lay off 4,525 employees with its ERE. Now it has a problem called 5,124 volunteers
Telefónica's Spanish ERE sees 5,124 volunteers, exceeding the 4,525 planned layoffs. Over 350 workers are now outside the voluntary redundancy plan due to the surge.
London-based risk management platform Bound secures €20.7 million to support EU regulatory approval and growth
London-based Bound secures €20. 7M to pursue EU regulatory approval for its FX risk platform....