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Anthropic, the US-based AI company, is expanding its European presence with new hubs in Paris and Munich after rapid growth. This move, following recent global launches, reflects the company's commitment to the European market.

EU staff are warned of potential risks from tracking, following revelations about location data sold by data brokers. A new internal email from the EU Commission advises employees on how to protect themselves from surveillance through mobile data.

Anthropic, the AI lab behind Claude, is expanding its European presence with new offices in Paris and Munich. The company, valued at $183 billion, reports Europe is its fastest-growing region, with nearly 200 employees across the continent.

Klarna launches a new Variable Recurring Payments (VRP) system in Germany, competing with direct debit payments. This open banking initiative, in partnership with Sparkassen, offers a flexible, secure alternative for recurring payments.

German regulators certified Consenter, a new consent management platform, to give users more control over their data online. The service aims to simplify managing cookie permissions, but its effectiveness depends on website and tracking firm compliance.

Upway, a platform for refurbished e-bikes, secures a $60 million Series C round to fuel its expansion. The company plans to refurbish over one million e-bikes by 2030, enhancing its digital services with financing, insurance, and subscriptions.

Apple is removing automatic Wi-Fi synchronization between iPhones and Apple Watches for EU users with iOS 26. 2....

The European Parliament is divided on the digital Euro, with debates intensifying due to disagreements over its implementation. While the Parliament argues, the European Central Bank continues advancing the digital currency's development, pushing forward with the project.

Paris-based Hoora raised €1. 1 million to build a "TikTok for gaming," blending social media with instant gameplay....

Madrid-based FinTech Devengo secured €2 million in a pre-Series A round to expand its account-to-account (A2A) payment infrastructure. This funding comes as the EU Instant Payments Regulation accelerates innovation within the fintech sector.

Brussels is reportedly planning major cuts to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as part of its "digital omnibus" proposal. The move aims to simplify digital regulations but could weaken data protection for Europeans.

The EU Council may scrap mandatory chat control, potentially ending years of debate over scanning private communications. A compromise proposal from Denmark could secure agreement, with Germany signaling approval.

Paris-based Mistral AI, a large language model developer, leads the charge in Europe's AI funding landscape with its open-weight models. The company, founded in 2023, is defining the continent's AI future with solutions for enterprise use.

Doctolib, the French healthcare tech unicorn, faces a record €4. 6 million fine for abusing its dominant market position....

Norrsken Evolve, a €57M pre-seed fund, is backing European founders building sustainable futures. The fund, born from the Norrsken Accelerator, supports early-stage startups with capital, community, and mentorship.

Apple is disabling a convenient Wi-Fi syncing feature between iPhones and Apple Watches in the EU with iOS 26. 2....

Swiss startup Motley launches its AI-powered business reporting platform after securing a $1. 5 million pre-seed round....

Amsterdam-based Struck secured €2 million in seed funding to expand its AI-driven building compliance platform across Europe. The software automates compliance checks, aiming to speed up permitting and promote sustainable construction across the continent.

Irish climatetech startup Proveye secured a contract from the European Space Agency to develop ProvVari. The AI-driven platform will use satellite data and drone imagery to optimize fertilizer use, launching in Ireland in 2026.

German startup Circus Defence deploys its autonomous food preparation system in Ukraine, marking a world first for autonomous defense operations. The collaboration with BRAVE1 will provide frontline-ready, AI-powered food systems to support Ukrainian forces.