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Spanish businesses must implement Verifactu, a new digital invoicing system by January 1, 2026, to combat fraud. Freelancers using simple invoices created with programs like Word or Excel are exempt from the requirement.

Barcelona-based Holo secured €1 million in pre-Seed funding to launch its health app that combines AI, lab testing, and health tracking. The app integrates with devices like Apple Watch and Garmin to give users more control over their well-being.

WhatsApp launches interoperability in Europe, allowing users to send and receive messages from other messaging apps. This move follows the EU's Digital Markets Act, forcing the platform to open up to third-party integrations.

WhatsApp is rolling out third-party chats in Europe, allowing users to connect with individuals on other messaging services. This move follows new rules requiring interoperability.

Paris-based Dialog secured a €3. 7 million Seed round to scale its AI-powered shopping agent trained on brand data for e-commerce....

Brussels aims to curtail the dominance of e-commerce giants like Temu and Shein by ending tax exemptions on small packages. The EU plans to eliminate the exemption for packages under €150, potentially by 2026, which previously cost the EU €1....

Belgian startup Rookoo secured €900k in funding to expand its digital platform for events and hospitality teams, aiming to automate administrative tasks. This investment follows a trend of nearly €79 million in funding for European hospitality tech, including AI-driven solutions, in 2025.

Meta is set to launch third-party chat integration within WhatsApp across Europe, complying with the Digital Markets Act. Users will soon be able to message with apps like BirdyChat and Haiket, with end-to-end encryption maintained.

Brussels is launching a public consultation on new cybersecurity rules for the government, open to citizens, businesses, and experts. The consultation period will run from November 11, 2025, to December 23, 2025, as part of the Cyber Security Act.

The EU-funded report highlights how AI can transform public services and create opportunities for startups across the EU. Between 2021 and 2024, venture capital investment in AI-powered public sector technologies soared, with nearly 50% of deals in 2024 involving AI-first GovTech startups.

Germany will ban Chinese suppliers like Huawei from its future 6G networks, ensuring they have no place in the country’s telecom infrastructure. This decision aims to establish planning security for the next generation of mobile networks.

A think tank urges the German government to boost investment in open-source platforms as an alternative to Big Tech. The call for action aims to shift open networks, like the Fediverse, from niche status to mainstream adoption, promoting digital sovereignty.

Trade Republic launches its "Crypto Wallet," offering access to nearly 50 cryptocurrencies with regulated banking protection. The move expands digital asset access for over 10 million users across 18 countries.

Irish sales planning platform Lative secured $7. 5M to boost its product development and expand its market reach....

Dublin-based Lative secured €6. 4 million to scale its AI-driven sales planning platform, boosting product development and go-to-market efforts....

Forgis, a Swiss startup, secured €3. 8 million to automate industrial machines using software in the automotive and manufacturing sectors....

Vodafone and Ibercaja were ordered to refund nearly €23,000 to a customer scammed via SIM swapping. The court ruled the companies were liable after fraudsters duplicated the victim's SIM and stole the money.

The Spanish Cometa system, managing anti-abuse bracelets, suffered a technical incident causing service overload and triggering an emergency protocol. The issue affected the safety of approximately 4,500 women using the devices, with roughly 10% of alerts causing system failures.

Brussels launched a new investigation into Google's parent company, Alphabet, for potential Digital Markets Act violations. The EU suspects Google's search results may discriminate against news websites, impacting their visibility.

FMC secured €100 million to revolutionize memory chips, aiming for faster, more energy-efficient AI data centers. The funding, led by HV Capital and DTCF, will help the company compete with global chip manufacturers.