EU Tech News
Policy changes, company milestones, migration stories, and market data from the European tech ecosystem.
EIF Deploys €15 Billion to Close Europe's Startup Funding Gap
The European Investment Fund launches a €15B fund of funds targeting 100 growth-stage VCs to close the €70B late-stage gap with the US.
EU Parliament Moves to Ban AI Nudifiers and Delay High-Risk Rules
MEPs vote to prohibit AI nudification tools and extend the timeline for high-risk AI system compliance under the EU AI Act.
Europe’s digital sovereignty is not binary. The law defines it.
A Reddit debate asks if EU digital sovereignty has a middle ground. It does. GDPR, DPF, NIS2 and the Data Act set the rules, timelines and trade offs.
902M records leaked since 2025. SMBs took 63% of the hits.
Proton’s Data Breach Observatory tracked 512 breaches since 2025, exposing 902M records. SMBs were 63% of victims. What EU teams should change now.
Meta’s anti-scam push still leaves a risk window for brands
Meta rolls out anti-scam tools and targets 90% verified ad revenue by end-2026. What EU teams should change in WhatsApp, Facebook, and channel strategy now
Revolut Secures UK Bank Licence. Procurement Math Just Changed
Revolut wins a full UK banking licence from the PRA. Why EU companies with UK operations should revisit their banking RFPs now.
Dutch intel warns governments off Signal and WhatsApp
Dutch intelligence warns of a large-scale campaign hijacking Signal and WhatsApp accounts. EU public sector teams must stop using consumer messengers for o
EU escalates DMA and DSA enforcement, U.S. threatens tariffs
The European Commission will ramp up DMA and DSA enforcement in 2026, exposing companies that depend on designated gatekeepers to new legal and commercial
De-Googling Android is possible, but Revolut and Play Services block the exit
A Reddit user tried to de-Google a Pixel 7a but found Revolut and Play Store requirements prevented a usable phone. Practical steps for teams here.
Proton updates protest privacy guide, recommends Mail and VPN
Proton updated its guide on protecting privacy at protests on Mar 3, 2026, advising strong passcodes and use of Proton Mail and Proton VPN.
Austrian court forces Meta to hand over data and stop EU ad tracking
Austrian Supreme Court orders Meta to disclose full personal data and halt personalised ads for Max Schrems, a ruling declared enforceable across the EU.
Poland’s 2023–25 startups ready to scale: 10 to watch in 2026
Ten Polish startups show enterprise traction and compliance credentials, offering EU alternatives across AI, healthtech and security.
