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Daily digest of all European digital development news
How the PSD proposes to condition access of minors under 13 and 16 years of age to social networks
Portugal's PSD proposes age verification for social media accounts, requiring proof for users under 13 and 16. This digital policy aims to enhance child protection online.
European tech weekly recap: Over €710M invested in the tech ecosystem in the last week of January
European startups secure over €710M in funding, signaling robust investor confidence. Over 15 exits and M&A deals also marked a busy week for the region's tech ecosystem.
Data Act - webinar on draft Guidelines for reasonable compensation
EU drafts Data Act compensation rules for digital service providers. A webinar on February 10th will gather stakeholder feedback on calculating reasonable compensation under the new regulation.
Data Act - Commission seeks feedback on draft Guidelines for reasonable compensation
EU seeks feedback on draft Data Act guidelines to define "reasonable compensation." Clarity on these parameters will reduce ambiguity and legal uncertainty for businesses under the new regulation.
Swiss VC firm Constructor Capital closes €92.8 million debut fund to back DeepTech, software, and EdTech startups
Constructor Capital launches €92. 8M fund to back DeepTech and software startups....
Incard closes £10M Series A to expand its financial platform
London fintech Incard secures £10M to streamline finances for digital firms. The platform integrates banking and payments, boosting AI-driven automation and European expansion.
Biorce raises $52M to support global rollout of its AI clinical trial platform
Barcelona-based Biorce secures $52M to accelerate drug development with its AI clinical trial platform. The Aika platform uses AI to reduce trial preparation times and costly amendments.
Barcelona-based Biorce closes €43.8 million Series A to accelerate AI-driven clinical trials
Barcelona-based Biorce secures €43. 8M Series A to accelerate AI-driven clinical trials, marking the Iberian HealthTech's largest ever....
France's Social Media Ban for Children: EU Law Slows Paris Down
France's bid to ban social media for under-15s faces EU legal hurdles. The Digital Services Act and "country of origin" principle impede Paris's national restrictions on online platforms.
Meet the new European unicorns of 2026
Brussels unveils a €7. 5B digital programme, accelerating data space deployment....
For the first time, electrified cars are selling more than gasoline cars. It is the beginning of the inevitable
Europe's automotive market shifts dramatically as electrified vehicles outsell gasoline cars for the first time. This trend accelerates with electric and hybrid sales up 51% and 36....
Taking an important call in a traffic jam is an everyday occurrence. In 1990 a company from Barcelona was already offering this service
Barcelona company offered a unique mobile phone service in 1990 for busy drivers to take calls. This precursor to modern mobile connectivity served professionals needing to stay connected during traffic jams.
Weekly funding round-up! All of the European startup funding rounds we tracked this week (Jan. 26-30)
Paris's Twin secured €8. 4M for automation tools, while Germany's heyData raised €13....
SAP share price plummets – CEO Klein: "No matter what the market thinks"
SAP stock plunges as cloud revenue growth disappoints and AI narrative falters. The German software giant's shares tumble, reflecting investor concerns over its digital transformation pace.
How Distance Technologies is giving armoured vehicle crews x-ray-like vision
Finnish startup Distance Technologies equips armoured vehicles with x-ray vision using glasses-free mixed reality. Their tech turns windows into AR displays, enhancing battlefield situational awareness and training.
What Series A founders get wrong about hiring
European startups face hiring pitfalls, with recruitment costs consuming up to 20% of funding. Founders must build talent acquisition as scalable infrastructure, not reactive events.
Want digital sovereignty? That'll be 1% of your GDP into AI infrastructure please
"Europe pushes for AI digital sovereignty with a proposed 1% GDP investment in AI infrastructure. This move aims to bolster domestic capabilities and reduce reliance on foreign tech giants."
EDPB and EDPS warn: simplification of AI rules must not come at the expense of fundamental rights
EU data watchdogs warn the AI Act's simplification risks fundamental rights. The "Digital Omnibus" proposal faces scrutiny from EDPB and EDPS over potential trade-offs.
The AP in 2026: focus on mass surveillance, AI, and digital resilience
Dutch Data Protection Authority prioritizes mass surveillance, AI, and digital resilience for 2026-2028. The agency aims to better protect citizens in an increasingly digital world.
Mos Health secures $1.1M to expand personalised health offerings
Polish-American startup Mos Health secures $1. 1M for its AI health platform....