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Brussels published a study supporting the evaluation of key European data regulations, including the Free Flow of Non-Personal Data Regulation. The research assesses the effectiveness of these acts in establishing a single market for data and promoting a competitive data economy.

The EU Commission continues to assess WhatsApp's status as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) under the Digital Services Act. This designation could bring increased scrutiny and obligations for the messaging service.

EU's cybersecurity agency, ENISA, admits to using AI to generate reports, which contained fabricated sources. The agency's admission follows scrutiny over its reliance on AI in creating the reports.

The German Federal Court of Justice examines the business model behind Google Fonts lawsuits, addressing mass warnings and IP addresses. It will ask the European Court of Justice to clarify if "provoked data protection violations" establish a claim.

Brussels is planning a major push for open-source software to reduce reliance on Big Tech companies. The initiative aims to enhance Europe's digital sovereignty and foster innovation across various sectors.

Poland is blocking the implementation of the Digital Services Act, a key EU digital regulation, causing controversy. President Nawrocki's stance raises concerns about censorship and state control of information.

European regulators are considering designating WhatsApp as a very large online platform due to concerns about illegal content. This could mean tighter rules and increased scrutiny under the Digital Services Act.

E-commerce operating startup Swap secured $100M in funding. The week's tech funding rounds across Europe totaled over €407 million across 35 deals.

Portugal approves its National Artificial Intelligence Agenda, sparking a surge of AI development across the country. The initiative includes 32 measures and over €400 million in investments planned through 2030, with a focus on public sector applications.

Italy fined Cloudflare for failing to prevent piracy on its services, violating online copyright protection rules. The punishment came after repeated refusal to cooperate with the authorities.

Berlin-based vivanta secured €2. 5 million in seed funding to expand its automated property management platform in Germany....

Brussels is holding an online workshop on January 26, 2026, to gather feedback on the Data Act. The workshop will focus on guidelines for selected definitions within the act....

Equitable Earth, a Paris-based provider of nature-based carbon project certification, secured €12. 6 million in Series A funding....

Dutch startup Cyberette. ai launches AI software to detect and analyze manipulated digital content, targeting fraud and investigations....

Spanish AI voice startup Tucuvi secured $20M in Series A funding to expand its AI Care Management platform. The platform, used by over 60 European health systems, automates patient interactions and clinical workflows.

UK-based AI firm Quantexa saw revenues jump nearly 50% to £126 million due to customer gains, while pre-tax losses halved to £25 million. The financial crime fighting unicorn, valued at $2....

Lookiero Outfittery Group secured €17 million to boost growth and reinforce its AI strategy across 12 European markets. Spain's SETT contributed €7....

Brussels is hosting online info days from January 29-30, 2026, focusing on key digital technologies. The event will cover AI, robotics, advanced computing, and Big Data.

Chatlyn, an AI communication hub for the hospitality sector, has raised €8 million. The Vienna-based startup's platform centralizes guest communication, supporting translation in over 35 languages for 1,000+ properties.

French CRM platform Brevo secured a €500M funding round, achieving unicorn status. The all-in-one customer engagement platform offers tools for email, SMS, and marketing automation.