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Kyiv-based AI app studio Reface secured €15. 2 million in non-dilutive user acquisition funding from PvX Partners to fuel growth....

Italian regulators are forcing Meta to open WhatsApp's AI functionality, "Meta AI," to competitors. This move follows complaints about Meta's exclusive control over AI features within the popular messaging app.

Webshops across the EU can no longer force customers to create accounts before buying products, according to new recommendations. The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) clarified that mandatory accounts for online purchases often violate privacy rules, addressing long-standing consumer complaints.

Belgium's I-care, a predictive maintenance company, achieved unicorn status after securing €20 million in funding. The AI-driven platform offers predictive maintenance services in over 55 countries, with the company aiming for an IPO.

Spanish SaaS platform Stowlog secures €1M to digitize safety and security in port logistics, aiming for international expansion. The platform, already deployed in 15+ countries, uses real-time data and 3D visualization to improve operational efficiency for ports.

Spain begins shutting down 2G and 3G mobile networks to free up radio spectrum for 5G. The government opened a public consultation, with a goal to disconnect the older networks by January 2026.

Portugal's new cybersecurity law, Decree-Law No. 125/2025, goes into effect, implementing the NIS 2 directive....

Dutch authorities closed the internet consultation for the Cyber Security Act (Cbw) and the Resilience of Critical Entities Act (Wwke). These laws implement EU directives to boost the cyber resilience of organizations....

Brussels emphasizes AI's role in dual-use technologies, aiming for technological competitiveness and strategic autonomy. The European Commission's report highlights the need for better integration between civil research and defense programs to accelerate AI solutions' deployment.

Spanish FinTech startup Akka channeled nearly €9 million into tech companies this year, becoming the largest private investment club in Spain. Akka, founded in 2023, provides access to startup investing through its platform, boasting over €10 million invested in the last 20 months.

Brussels gears up for significant changes in IT law in 2026, impacting cybersecurity, AI, and platform regulation. Key updates stem from NIS2, the AI Act, and a new EU procurement strategy.

European tech startups secured over €1. 3 billion in funding across more than 75 deals last week....

Lovable secured $330M in funding to empower non-developers to build software, reaching a $6. 6B valuation....

London-based Nodu, a stablecoin infrastructure startup, secured €1. 25 million in pre-Seed funding to expand its global reach....

French startup C12 secured €13. 9 million in public funding from the France 2030 plan, aiming to build a universal quantum computer....

German VC firm Picus Capital secured €150 million in preferred equity financing from Carlyle AlpInvest. The funding will fuel new investments and support Picus's portfolio of nearly 200 companies, including unicorns Personio and Enpal, with a focus on fintech, AI, and cybersecurity.

Neural Concept, an AI platform for product development, secured €85 million in Series C funding, backed by Goldman Sachs Alternatives. The Lausanne-based company aims to enable AI-driven design of advanced systems for cars and spacecraft.

Spanish telecom provider Digi will not raise prices in 2026, bucking the trend of competitors like Vodafone, Movistar, and Orange. The announcement contrasts with rising costs planned by the larger telecom companies for fiber and mobile services.

Lovable, an AI-native software platform, secured a massive €281 million Series B to expand its no-code app creation tools globally. The funding round values the Stockholm-based startup at €5....

Stockholm-based Endra, an AI-powered MEP platform, secured a $20 million seed round to automate building design workflows. The platform generates building-code-compliant 3D models and documentation, reducing design time by 70x.