Ireland’s medieval law blocks Big Tech class actions in Europe
An Irish law from 1634, prohibiting third-party funding of lawsuits, is preventing non-profits from launching class actions against Big Tech firms in Europe. The restriction, rooted in medieval concepts of maintenance and champerty, limits collective redress under the EU’s 2020 Representative Actions Directive. Ireland is the only EU country enforcing this ban, which activists argue undermines accountability for tech giants. (POLITICO)
Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest updates and news
Christian Triantafillou Schade— Digital pioneer, tech reporter, corporate revolutionary. Christian Triantafillou Schade covers Europe's push for digital sovereignty, from cloud infrastructure to AI policy, and consults independently on process improvement and tooling.
The EuroHPC Joint Undertaking opens six new calls to advance quantum technologies and infrastructure in Europe. The initiative aims to accelerate the development and deployment of next-generation quantum systems, reinforcing Europe's digital sovereignty in high-performance computing. (EUROHPC JU)
Six New Quantum Calls Launched by the EuroHPC
(#source_EuroHPC-JU)By
NEURA Robotics acquires Adlatus Robotics to boost cleaning robot AI
GermanyNews
German cognitive robotics firm NEURA Robotics acquires Adlatus Robotics, an autonomous cleaning robot maker, to integrate its fleet into the Neuraverse platform. The deal follows NEURA’s €1.2 billion Series C raise and aims to enhance Physical AI capabilities in cleaning robots through shared AI infrastructure. (EU-STARTUPS)
Fresh
(#source_EU-Startups)By
Greater Manchester rejects Palantir health data platform
United KingdomHealthcareGovernment and publicNews
Greater Manchester’s health authority refuses to adopt Palantir’s federated data platform, citing public trust concerns. The UK government faces pressure to cancel a £400 million NHS contract with the US firm amid digital sovereignty debates. The decision follows national scrutiny over Palantir’s role in UK healthcare. (WIRED)
(#source_www.wired.com)By
EU lags behind US and China in critical minerals race
News
The EU is falling behind the United States and China in securing critical minerals essential for defence and green technologies. The bloc's slower progress highlights strategic vulnerabilities in Europe's digital and green transitions, according to the Luxembourg Times. (LUXEMBOURG TIMES)
EU slips further behind US in
(#source_Luxembourg-Times)By
EU digital border system blocks 1,500 threats since rollout
News
The EU's new digital border infrastructure has blocked 1,500 serious security threats since its deployment, according to The Brussels Times. The system represents a key component of the bloc's digital sovereignty efforts in managing external risks and enhancing border security through advanced technology. (BRUSSELS TIMES)
(#source_Brussels-Times)By
German companies acknowledge US tech risks but fail to act
GermanyNews
A survey by Germany's ifo Institute finds many German companies recognise their dependence on US services as risky but have no plans to address it. The findings highlight persistent gaps in digital sovereignty despite growing concerns over geopolitical exposure. (HEISE)
Sovereignty: Many companies see risky US dependence but
