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How Snapchat manipulates its users through notifications
Dutch research reveals Snapchat employs deceptive notifications, violating the Digital Services Act's ban on manipulative design. The findings will inform potential enforcement actions, as platforms increasingly prioritize grabbing user attention.
Summit on Digital Sovereignty: Europe Needs the Courage to Share Its Sovereignty
Berlin hosts a summit on European digital sovereignty, bringing together 900 experts to discuss technological independence. The German and French governments lead the initiative, aiming for a broader, global approach to code and digital standards.
Funding the AI economy: Strengthening Europe’s investment capacity
Europe's AI investment faces fragmentation despite strong progress, according to a new EU report focused on strengthening its funding capacity. While Europe's venture capital allocated 18% of €252 billion to AI between 2020 and 2025, the US dedicated 34% of €1....
Revolut seals a new partnership with Booking.com, but what for?
Revolut partners with Booking. com to enhance the payment experience for travelers....
With this new French exchange, the tokenization of markets is accelerating. Here's why it's crucial
Lise, a new blockchain-based stock exchange, launches in France to accelerate tokenized markets for French SMEs. The exchange, open 24/7, will allow companies to raise funds through tokenized shares starting in 2026.
Zilch nets $175M, Backed VC closes $100M Fund III, and nd Ukraine’s LIFT99 emerges even stronger after a missile attack
Zilch secured $175M, eyeing strategic mergers and acquisitions within the fintech space. The week saw over 60 European tech funding deals, totaling more than €736 million across the continent.
Verifactu is driving half of Spain crazy, but there's good news: freelancers with simple invoices are exempt
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.
Holo raises €1 million to bring personalised lab testing and daily-life health tracking to more users
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.
Being able to talk on WhatsApp without using WhatsApp: it's the app's most important change and it's already underway
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 in Europe can now chat with other applications
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.
With 300k add-to-cart events, Paris-based Dialog secures €3.7 million round to scale its AI shopping agent
Paris-based Dialog secured a €3. 7 million Seed round to scale its AI-powered shopping agent trained on brand data for e-commerce....
The EU already knows how to curb the dominance of Temu and Shein in e-commerce: small packages
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....
Rookoo, out of Belgium, raises €900k to help the global event industry escape administrative chaos
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.
WhatsApp is launching third-party chat integration in Europe
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.
Internet consultation new cyber rules started
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.
New data-driven report highlights the AI opportunity for Public Sector Services
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.
Digital Sovereignty: Think Tank Recommends More Investment in Big Tech Alternatives
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.
Irish sales planning and intelligence platform Lative raises $7.5m
Irish sales planning platform Lative secured $7. 5M to boost its product development and expand its market reach....
With users reporting 24% productivity gains, Lative secures €6.4 million to scale its AI-driven sales planning tool
Dublin-based Lative secured €6. 4 million to scale its AI-driven sales planning platform, boosting product development and go-to-market efforts....
Swiss startup Forgis raises €3.8 million to automate industrial machines as Europe confronts Asia’s manufacturing lead
Forgis, a Swiss startup, secured €3. 8 million to automate industrial machines using software in the automotive and manufacturing sectors....