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Brussels tightens telecom security by recommending member states exclude Huawei and ZTE equipment. This move paves the way for mandatory removal of "high-risk suppliers" from critical networks.

Tech giants like SAP and Siemens call for an EU AI policy course correction. They warn the EU's AI Act risks overregulation, demanding more room for innovation ahead of trilogue talks.

AI fleet safety provider Netradyne acquires German-founded Moove Connected Mobility to scale AI-powered fleet intelligence. This union creates a strong foundation to serve enterprise customers across Europe, with Moove becoming Netradyne Europe's central operating hub.

WaiV Robotics secures €6. 4M for autonomous UAV landing infrastructure....

German quantum computing firm eleQtron secures €57m Series A, a significant European funding round. The company focuses on trapped-ion technology amid a landscape dominated by US and Asian venture capital.

Paris-based Lithosquare raises €21. 3 million for its AI-driven mineral discovery platform....

EU and Japan accelerate digital cooperation, deepening regulatory and research ties on AI, data, quantum, and chips. The partnership aims to improve cross-border data flows and strengthen cooperation on digital infrastructure and platform regulation.

EU and Japan reaffirmed their digital partnership, acknowledging its maturity as a platform for navigating the digital age. The fourth meeting in Brussels focused on shared democratic values and human-centric digital transformation.

Ryanair demands EU border system suspension due to hour-long queues causing flight cancellations. The new EES biometric entry/exit system's April rollout has heavily impacted summer travel.

Apple's policy chief criticizes the EU's Digital Markets Act, citing frustration and concerns over data protection and innovation. The company argues that upcoming regulations could hinder technological advancements and user privacy.

Italian regtech A-Cube lands €4M to accelerate global expansion of its automated digital tax compliance platform. The funding will strengthen its presence in key European markets and integrate AI capabilities.

EU and US officials are close to an agreement allowing US authorities to access sensitive personal data of EU citizens. The draft "Border Partnership" framework would grant US agencies access to facial images, health data, and sexual orientation for police databases....

The EU's digital euro project faces pressure from banks wanting a weaker version and a tight timeline. The European Central Bank plans a pilot next year, but the European Parliament still debates critical privacy issues.

UK startups Ineffable Intelligence and Ebury secured significant funding rounds of $1. 1B and £550M respectively....

Amsterdam's VNYX secures over €1M in funding to automate fashion resale, slashing processing times from 19 to 3 minutes. The FashionTech startup aids compliance with EU laws banning goods destruction and offers a profitable alternative to dumping.

Germany advances EU Cyber Resilience Act implementation, designating the BSI as the central market surveillance authority. This move positions the agency as a digital TÜV for connected products, ensuring their cybersecurity standards.

Featherless. ai secures $20M to expand its serverless platform for open-source AI, offering enterprises AI independence....

Rokid launches AI-smartglasses in Europe, directly challenging Meta's market presence. The company unveiled its latest products in Munich, marking its official entry into the European market.

Civil society launches a summit to counter "simplification" proposals threatening EU digital protections. The convening aims to centre public interest, data protection, and rights in the EU's vision for tech laws and practices.

SPRIND, Germany's innovation agency, launched a €125M competition for Europe's first frontier AI labs. Applicants must aim to leapfrog current AI leaders, with up to €1 billion in follow-on funding available.