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German AI-powered unmanned systems developer Quantum Systems acquired FERNRIDE to expand into autonomous ground mobility. This move merges two innovators in the field, following Quantum Systems' €180 million and FERNRIDE's €18 million funding rounds.

Monzo secures a European banking license, paving the way for expansion across the EU, starting in Ireland. The UK digital bank, with over 13 million customers, can now offer its banking products, including loans and mortgages, to millions more customers.

Munich-based ZeroPhase secured €5. 8 million in seed funding to advance its software-defined data links for unmanned defense platforms....

Monzo, the UK-based neobank, launches in Ireland, marking its initial entry into the European Union. This move signals a strategic expansion to compete with rivals like Revolut across the continent.

London-based AI platform Ankar secured €17 million to expand its AI-driven IP software into the US market. The funding follows a trend of increasing investment in AI-enabled legal and IP software, with a total of approximately €24....

Ankar, an AI-powered IP platform, secured a $20 million Series A round to revolutionize how innovation becomes defensible IP. The platform unifies the entire patent lifecycle, addressing fragmented tools and slow enterprise adoption.

Itsme, a Belgian digital identity app, replaces iDIN for online identification services in the Netherlands. Starting in 2026, Itsme will become the standard for digital verification, replacing the previous system.

Portugal's new Cybersecurity Law, transposing the NIS 2 Directive, is now in effect, impacting various entities. This decree, defined by Decree-Law No....

Brussels released a first draft Code of Practice on transparency for AI-generated content. The code addresses key considerations for AI system providers and deployers, aiming for content labeling.

London-based AI-powered employee benefits platform Ben secured €23. 6 million to expand its product offerings....

Monzo, the UK neobank, secures a full European banking license, with Dublin as its official EU headquarters. The license, authorized by the Central Bank of Ireland, allows for expanded operations across the continent.

Brussels unveiled a first draft of its Code of Practice on marking and labeling AI-generated content, pushing forward its AI Act implementation. The voluntary code, designed for providers and deployers, will finalize by June 2026, with transparency rules becoming applicable on August 2, 2026.

Quantum Systems acquired FERNRIDE, expanding into autonomous ground mobility for defense and logistics. This move integrates FERNRIDE's platform into Quantum Systems' unmanned systems ecosystem.

The Dutch Data Protection Authority fined HAN University €175,000 for failing to adequately secure personal data. The investigation revealed insufficient measures were taken to protect student and employee information.

London-based AI startup geoSurge launches to help brands improve visibility in large language models. The company's platform helps organizations assess their brand representation and maintain visibility, as LLMs shift with every update.

Luxembourg's Fundvis secured €2. 12 million to expand its AI-powered fund oversight platform across Europe....

Wodan AI secured €2 million to advance sovereign AI development using homomorphic encryption in Europe. The funding will support R&D, expand the platform for encrypted computer vision and LLMs, and relocate its headquarters to Madrid.

Danish startup NobodyWho secured €2 million in pre-seed funding to challenge Big Tech's cloud AI dominance with Small Language Models. Their device-first approach allows AI to run locally, offering data security and potentially cutting AI's carbon footprint by up to 100 times.

TikTok faces scrutiny for unlawfully tracking user activity, including shopping and dating app usage, potentially violating privacy laws. The platform's off-app tracking capabilities raise concerns about data collection practices.

BEUC urges the EU to uphold consumer protections within the Digital Omnibus proposals, specifically regarding GDPR and the AI Act. The consumer organization expresses concerns that recent proposals may weaken these safeguards.