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- [UK launches GOV.UK business services overhaul with GDS and BIST](https://www.nupath.eu/uk-launches-gov-uk-business-services-overhaul-with-gds-and-bist.md) - The UK Government Digital Service (GDS) and the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST) are collaborating to streamline business services on GOV.UK. The initiative aims to reduce administrative burdens on businesses by 25% (£5.6bn) by the end of parliament, aligning with broad…
- [Netherlands blocks Kyndryl's Solvinity acquisition over digital sovereignty](https://www.nupath.eu/netherlands-blocks-kyndryls-solvinity-acquisition-over-digital-sovereignty.md) - The Netherlands has blocked U.S.-based Kyndryl's attempt to acquire Dutch cloud provider Solvinity, citing national security concerns. The decision reflects growing EU scrutiny over foreign control of digital identity infrastructure, including the deployment of EUDI Wallets, as biometrics consolida…
- [EU accelerates IRIS² satellite network expansion](https://www.nupath.eu/eu-accelerates-iris2-satellite-network-expansion.md) - The EU is expanding its IRIS² secure satellite network by adding 66 new satellites to bolster Europe's security, resilience and digital sovereignty. The move aims to reduce reliance on non-European infrastructure and strengthen strategic autonomy in space-based services. (EU_PERSPECTIVES) Europe ju…
- [Italy launches €900M Made in Italy Fund for strategic SMEs](https://www.nupath.eu/italy-launches-eu900m-made-in-italy-fund-for-strategic-smes.md) - Italy activates its €900 million National Made in Italy Fund (FNMI) on 22 July to invest public capital in SMEs operating in critical sectors such as clean energy, advanced manufacturing and semiconductors. The initiative aims to strengthen domestic industrial capabilities and reduce strategic depe…
- [Italy signs critical minerals pact with Western Australia](https://www.nupath.eu/italy-signs-critical-minerals-pact-with-western-australia.md) - Italy’s export credit agency SACE and Western Australia signed a declaration to deepen cooperation on critical minerals, clean-energy technology and strategic supply chains. The agreement aims to build resilient bilateral supply chains and open new investment opportunities between Italian and Austr…
- [Italy attracts €900M+ in defense tech investments](https://www.nupath.eu/italy-attracts-eu900m-in-defense-tech-investments.md) - Italy’s defense sector secures over €900 million in strategic investments within 48 hours, including Nuburu’s 70% stake in Tekne, Xenon’s acquisition of Deas, and Cdp Equity’s 85.5% stake in T-Defence. The deals, valued at €565 million for Tekne alone, signal growing European and American confidenc…
- [ENISA expands role in CVE Program with 20 CNAs](https://www.nupath.eu/enisa-expands-role-in-cve-program-with-20-cnas.md) - The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) now oversees 20 CVE Numbering Authorities (CNAs), including NATO’s NCIA and AI cybersecurity specialist AISLE, following its expanded role in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) Program. The move aims to strengthen Europe’s vulnerabilit…
- [Bulgaria to host Europe’s largest space and defense R&D hub](https://www.nupath.eu/bulgaria-to-host-europes-largest-space-and-defense-r-d-hub.md) - Bulgarian satellite company EnduroSat plans to develop Europe’s largest space and defense R&D centre at the former Dobroslavtsi airport. The project, announced with Prime Minister Rumen Radev, follows government approval of a memorandum with Starbase Europe EOOD, owned by EnduroSat’s founder. The i…
- [EU Cyber Resilience Act makes transparency a CE requirement for connected products](https://www.nupath.eu/eu-cyber-resilience-act-makes-transparency-a-ce-requirement-for-connected-products.md) - The EU Cyber Resilience Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/2847) will require connected product manufacturers to demonstrate full software and supply-chain transparency from 2027. SBOMs, vulnerability tracking and lifecycle documentation become mandatory CE compliance elements, reshaping embedded and IoT de…
- [NEO Semiconductor unveils NEO.AI memory platform for AI processors](https://www.nupath.eu/neo-semiconductor-unveils-neo-ai-memory-platform-for-ai-processors.md) - NEO Semiconductor launches NEO.AI, a memory platform combining X-SRAM and 3D X-DRAM to address AI processor bottlenecks. X-SRAM offers up to five times greater on-chip memory density, while 3D X-DRAM could increase high-bandwidth memory capacity tenfold. The platform aims to enhance AI hardware per…
- [Italy’s COPASIR flags China’s influence as national security priority](https://www.nupath.eu/italys-copasir-flags-chinas-influence-as-national-security-priority.md) - Italy’s parliamentary intelligence watchdog COPASIR dedicates a dedicated section to China’s strategic influence in its 2026 annual report, framing it as a long-term national security issue. The report links Chinese influence to economic resilience, technology and critical infrastructure, signallin…
- [Europe’s commercialisation gap risks losing spin-offs to US investors](https://www.nupath.eu/europes-commercialisation-gap-risks-losing-spin-offs-to-us-investors.md) - Europe spent €403 billion on R&D in 2024 and produced over 7,300 DeepTech and life-science spin-offs since 2015, yet US investors captured nearly €20 billion in value from European spin-offs since 2019. Only 23% of EU university spin-offs operate in DeepTech, compared to over 60% in the US, highlig…
- [Portugal’s Neuraspace raises €15.6m for AI space domain awareness](https://www.nupath.eu/portugals-neuraspace-raises-eu15-6m-for-ai-space-domain-awareness.md) - Portugal-based Neuraspace secures €15.6 million in new financing to expand AI-enabled Space Domain Awareness and Space Traffic Management solutions. The funding combines private investment from Lince Capital, Explorer Investments and Armilar Venture Partners with Portugal’s Recovery and Resilience…
- [Scaleup Europe Fund co-leads ICEYE’s €1bn Series F round](https://www.nupath.eu/scaleup-europe-fund-co-leads-iceyes-eu1bn-series-f-round.md) - The Scaleup Europe Fund, backed by the European Commission and managed by EQT, co-led ICEYE’s €1 billion Series F funding round. The Finnish SpaceTech company, specialising in sovereign radar satellite intelligence, will use the funds to expand its dual-use capabilities across Europe and beyond. Th…
- [Portugal commits €200m to AI gigafactory as compute buyer](https://www.nupath.eu/portugal-commits-eu200m-to-ai-gigafactory-as-compute-buyer.md) - Portugal will contribute €200 million to a planned AI gigafactory by purchasing computing capacity rather than taking an equity stake, the Ministry for State Reform confirms. The funds would be used alongside €200 million in EU support if the Iberian bid with Spain is selected by November 2026. The…
- [Italy fast-tracks AI data centres as strategic assets](https://www.nupath.eu/italy-fast-tracks-ai-data-centres-as-strategic-assets.md) - Italy’s government has declared seven large-scale AI data centre projects of national strategic interest, totalling over €25 billion in planned investment. The projects include Equinix’s €4 billion Milan expansion and a €4 billion hyperscale campus in Piedmont, aiming to position Italy as a Europea…
- [Italy adds criminal liability for AI safety failures under EU Act](https://www.nupath.eu/italy-adds-criminal-liability-for-ai-safety-failures-under-eu-act.md) - Italy’s government approves decrees implementing the EU AI Act while adding criminal liability for failures in AI safety and human oversight. The new provisions, approved by the Council of Ministers on Tuesday, create stricter legal risks for companies developing high-risk AI systems in the country…
- [US think tank proposes Tokenpolitik strategy for AI infrastructure race](https://www.nupath.eu/us-think-tank-proposes-tokenpolitik-strategy-for-ai-infrastructure-race.md) - A new strategic concept called Tokenpolitik is proposed by the Center for Strategic and International Studies to coordinate US agencies, allies and private firms in building global AI infrastructure. The framework aims to counter China’s integrated AI ecosystem spanning semiconductors, cloud servic…
- [EU launches €5 billion tech fund for critical innovations](https://www.nupath.eu/eu-launches-eu5-billion-tech-fund-for-critical-innovations.md) - The European Commission launches a €5 billion fund to invest in AI, semiconductors and quantum technologies. The initiative aims to strengthen Europe's digital sovereignty by reducing dependence on non-European tech infrastructure. The fund is part of broader EU efforts to secure strategic autonomy…
- [Italy formalises national military cyber domain](https://www.nupath.eu/italy-formalises-national-military-cyber-domain.md) - Italy prepares draft legislation to establish a national military cyber domain, clarifying roles between civilian and military cyber responsibilities. The proposal allocates a dedicated cyber mandate to the Defence Ministry and creates a Joint Cyber Intelligence Command, with an initial €10 million…
- [EU urged to strengthen drone defences amid rising airspace threats](https://www.nupath.eu/eu-urged-to-strengthen-drone-defences-amid-rising-airspace-threats.md) - The Brussels Times reports the EU is being urged to enhance drone defences as threats to European airspace increase. The call highlights risks to critical infrastructure, military assets and civilian safety, underscoring the need for a coordinated EU response to protect digital and physical soverei…
- [France and Germany move to replace Palantir in sensitive systems](https://www.nupath.eu/france-and-germany-move-to-replace-palantir-in-sensitive-systems.md) - France and Germany’s intelligence agencies selected French firm ChapsVision over Palantir for a key data analytics platform, Politico reports. Spain has instructed state-backed companies to block Palantir from future public contracts, while the UK faces a 2027 decision on a £330 million NHS data pl…
- [EU Commission lists Apple’s acquisition of Czech firm under DMA cases](https://www.nupath.eu/eu-commission-lists-apples-acquisition-of-czech-firm-under-dma-cases.md) - The European Commission’s Digital Markets Act case portal lists Apple’s planned acquisition of Czech materials science company PlasmaSolve s.r.o. as an active case under the DMA framework. The transaction involves Apple’s subsidiary acquiring all shares and key employees of the Czech firm. (DIGITAL…
- [Zuckerberg predicts AI agents for billions within five years](https://www.nupath.eu/zuckerberg-predicts-ai-agents-for-billions-within-five-years.md) - Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg told investors on 29 July that within five years billions of people will each have a personal AI agent. The prediction was made during Meta’s second-quarter earnings call, signalling a shift toward AI-driven personal assistants. (THENEXTWEB) Mark Zuckerberg says billions wi…
- [EU enforces transparency rules on AI-generated content](https://www.nupath.eu/eu-enforces-transparency-rules-on-ai-generated-content.md) - The European Union starts enforcing new transparency obligations for AI-generated content and deepfakes under existing digital services rules. The move aims to enhance accountability in digital communications and address disinformation risks across the bloc. (BRUSSELS TIMES) EU begins enforcing tra…
- [UK AI chip startup OLIX raises €270.5M at €2.8B valuation](https://www.nupath.eu/uk-ai-chip-startup-olix-raises-eu270-5m-at-eu2-8b-valuation.md) - London-based AI chip startup OLIX secures a €270.5 million Series B round at a €2.8 billion valuation, two years after its founding. The funding, led by Fundomo, Arm and Hudson River Trading, aims to scale its X-1 platform and DX-1 decode accelerator for frontier AI inference by H2 2027. (EU-STARTU…
- [Aiforia secures €20M EIB financing for AI cancer diagnostics](https://www.nupath.eu/aiforia-secures-eu20m-eib-financing-for-ai-cancer-diagnostics.md) - Helsinki-based Aiforia, a deep learning AI company for pathology, secured €20 million in venture debt from the European Investment Bank. The financing, supported under the Commission’s InvestEU programme, will accelerate product development and commercial expansion for AI-powered cancer diagnostics…
- [Ecosia and Qwant launch German web index for EU search sovereignty](https://www.nupath.eu/ecosia-and-qwant-launch-german-web-index-for-eu-search-sovereignty.md) - Ecosia and Qwant expand their European Search Perspective (EUSP) joint venture to Germany, following a prior rollout in France. The initiative aims to reduce reliance on non-EU web search providers as part of broader digital sovereignty efforts. (ECOSIA) EUSP search results are now live in GermanyW…
- [EU adopts landmark AI Act with strict controls on high-risk systems](https://www.nupath.eu/eu-adopts-landmark-ai-act-with-strict-controls-on-high-risk-systems.md) - The European Union formally begins enforcing the AI Act, introducing sweeping controls on high-risk AI applications and major tech firms, but also general transparency about generative AI usage. Users must now be informed when content has been exclusively generated by artificial intelligence. (BRUS…
- [Commission expands AI Office staff to enforce new rules](https://www.nupath.eu/commission-expands-ai-office-staff-to-enforce-new-rules.md) - The European Commission is hiring 40 contract agents for its AI Office to enforce the EU AI Act, raising its combined staff to 111. The units will police compliance and model risks, with full powers to impose fines or ban non-compliant AI systems from Sunday. The move addresses concerns over the of…
- [EU launches €30 billion plan to build seven AI gigafactories](https://www.nupath.eu/eu-launches-eu30-billion-plan-to-build-seven-ai-gigafactories.md) - The European Commission opens bidding for seven AI data centres, four smaller and three larger, with public funding capped at €2 billion per project. Consortia must secure national backing from Germany, Greece, Portugal, Italy or Spain for larger hubs, or Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France and Polan…
- [Italy signs U.S.-led Pax Silica AI initiative in Brindisi](https://www.nupath.eu/italy-signs-u-s-led-pax-silica-ai-initiative-in-brindisi.md) - Italy will formally join the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative on Friday in Brindisi, aligning its AI and semiconductor ecosystems with a transatlantic framework. The move follows Rome's participation in related U.S. initiatives on 6G and critical minerals. Italy's Foreign Ministry highlights semicond…
- [AI inference chips see surge in new architectures and European entrants](https://www.nupath.eu/ai-inference-chips-see-surge-in-new-architectures-and-european-entrants.md) - New AI inference chips from OpenAI, Intel and startups like Fractile and Graphcore are set to launch in 2026, reshaping datacentre and edge AI compute. European efforts such as Fractile’s RISC-V-based architecture and Graphcore’s Izanagi chip aim to bolster digital sovereignty amid HBM memory short…
- [FCC bans foreign-made advanced robots over security risks](https://www.nupath.eu/fcc-bans-foreign-made-advanced-robots-over-security-risks.md) - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has added foreign-produced advanced robots, including humanoids and quadrupeds, to its Covered List of technologies deemed a national security risk. The ban applies to all foreign-made robots, regardless of origin, meaning EU manufacturers are also affecte…
- [Hamburg assesses move from Microsoft to open-source software](https://www.nupath.eu/hamburg-assesses-move-from-microsoft-to-open-source-software.md) - The Hamburg government approved a motion to evaluate replacing Microsoft software with the open-source openDesk platform for administrative workstations. The assessment aims to reduce dependence on proprietary software and enhance digital sovereignty, Cybernews reports. (CYBERNEWS) Hamburg wants to…
- [Cyprus expands €308.4 million innovation scheme to include cybersecurity](https://www.nupath.eu/cyprus-expands-eu308-4-million-innovation-scheme-to-include-cybersecurity.md) - Cyprus’s State Aid Control Commissioner approves an expanded €308.4 million innovation funding scheme, adding a Fast Track Innovation (FTI) programme focused on cybersecurity. The measure continues existing research and development support while prioritising digital resilience under the Restart 201…
- [EuroHPC launches EUMaster4HPC to train HPC experts until 2032](https://www.nupath.eu/eurohpc-launches-eumaster4hpc-to-train-hpc-experts-until-2032.md) - The EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU) extends the EUMaster4HPC programme to 2032 to address Europe’s shortage of High Performance Computing professionals. Funded by the EuroHPC JU, the initiative aims to bolster Europe’s digital sovereignty by training the next generation of HPC experts. (EURO…
- [Bi-weekly: the last two weeks in European digital sovereignty](https://www.nupath.eu/bi-weekly-the-last-two-weeks-in-european-digital-sovereignty-2.md) - The last two weeks in European digital sovereignty News ▸ EU AI Office gains powers to police frontier models ▸ DFINITY launches decentralised sovereign cloud platform ▸ Portugal’s Meo and Thales bid to host EU IRIS² gateways ▸ Italy joins US-led 6G coalition to shape standards ▸ eeNews and Lemberg…
- [EU AI Office gains powers to police frontier models](https://www.nupath.eu/eu-ai-office-gains-powers-to-police-frontier-models.md) - The European Commission’s AI Office will enforce the EU AI Act with new powers to demand evaluations and access to advanced AI models from top companies, including non-European firms. The regime, effective from the AI Act’s second anniversary, introduces potential fines for non-compliance, aiming t…
- [DFINITY launches decentralised sovereign cloud platform](https://www.nupath.eu/dfinity-launches-decentralised-sovereign-cloud-platform.md) - DFINITY has developed a decentralised computing platform enabling governments and enterprises to retain control over infrastructure, data governance and vendor lock-in. The Swiss Subnet, launched at Davos, operates on 13 independent node providers within Switzerland, demonstrating the platform's vi…
- [Portugal’s Meo and Thales bid to host EU IRIS² gateways](https://www.nupath.eu/portugals-meo-and-thales-bid-to-host-eu-iris2-gateways.md) - Portugal’s Meo and Thales will submit a joint bid by the end of July to host satellite gateway services for the EU’s IRIS² constellation. The bid proposes Alfouvar as the main teleport and Santa Maria in the Azores as the secondary site, managed through the Portuguese Space Agency. The move aims to…
- [Italy joins US-led 6G coalition to shape standards](https://www.nupath.eu/italy-joins-us-led-6g-coalition-to-shape-standards.md) - Italy has joined the US-led Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security initiative, led by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. The partnership aims to accelerate secure 6G development and curb non-European influence over standards. The coalition includes over twenty go…
- [eeNews and Lemberg host CRA-ready IoT webinar ahead of deadline](https://www.nupath.eu/eenews-and-lemberg-host-cra-ready-iot-webinar-ahead-of-deadline.md) - eeNews Europe and Lemberg Solutions will host a free webinar on 10 September 2026 on practical steps for building IoT products compliant with the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). The session precedes the first binding reporting duties under the CRA, which apply from 11 September 2026. (EENEWS) CRA-re…
- [Ireland delays €1 billion Microsoft procurement over sovereignty](https://www.nupath.eu/ireland-delays-eu1-billion-microsoft-procurement-over-sovereignty.md) - Ireland pauses a €1 billion Microsoft procurement to assess digital sovereignty concerns, despite plans to proceed with a single-vendor tender. The move follows calls to consider European alternatives to US providers, The Register reports. (THEREGISTER) Ireland stalls €1B Microsoft tender amid digi…
- [Bancomat, EPI and SIBS-MB WAY complete QR payment interoperability PoC](https://www.nupath.eu/bancomat-epi-and-sibs-mb-way-complete-qr-payment-interoperability-poc.md) - Bancomat, EPI and SIBS-MB WAY have validated cross-border QR-code mobile payment interoperability for in-store transactions. The proof of concept involved users from Italy, Portugal and other markets completing payments in each other's networks. The initiative builds on a February 2026 MoU and targ…
- [US diplomats told to counter European sovereign AI plans](https://www.nupath.eu/us-diplomats-told-to-counter-european-sovereign-ai-plans.md) - A leaked US State Department cable instructs diplomats worldwide to challenge European sovereign AI initiatives and reassure partners over fears of a US technology 'kill switch'. The move follows White House restrictions on foreign access to advanced AI models, highlighting a transatlantic dispute…
- [UK urged to address public sector cloud dependency risks](https://www.nupath.eu/uk-urged-to-address-public-sector-cloud-dependency-risks.md) - A digital sovereignty expert urges UK public sector organisations to identify critical technology dependencies and establish sovereignty guardrails. Angela Bishop of Zühlke highlights geopolitical tensions and evolving regulation as drivers of this shift to board-level priority. (THINKDIGITALPARTNE…
- [Vienna University adopts Linux and LibreOffice for digital sovereignty](https://www.nupath.eu/vienna-university-adopts-linux-and-libreoffice-for-digital-sovereignty.md) - Vienna University of Technology's Data Protection and Document Management Department replaced Windows with Linux and Microsoft Office with LibreOffice to regain control over its data. The pilot project is now set to serve as a model for other departments. (TU WIEN) A penguin as the emblem of the Da…
- [German agencies test open-source Microsoft 365 alternative](https://www.nupath.eu/german-agencies-test-open-source-microsoft-365-alternative.md) - Germany's Federal Employment Agency and National Pension Insurance have trialled openDesk, an open-source alternative to Microsoft 365, and deemed it suitable for emergency use in critical infrastructure contexts. The trial follows efforts to reduce reliance on proprietary software for digital sove…
- [EU’s Cyber Resilience Act sets first binding deadlines](https://www.nupath.eu/eus-cyber-resilience-act-sets-first-binding-deadlines.md) - The EU’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) introduces binding cybersecurity rules for digital products, with the first reporting deadlines for serious incidents and vulnerabilities set for September 2026. Full compliance is required by December 2027, marking a shift from cybersecurity as an IT issue to a…
- [EU lawmaker warns of US tech 'kill switch' risk](https://www.nupath.eu/eu-lawmaker-warns-of-us-tech-kill-switch-risk.md) - Aura Salla, an EPP member of the European Parliament, warns that Europe cannot rely on technologies that could be cut off by a foreign government. The statement highlights concerns over US control of essential digital infrastructure. (REUTERS) EU lawmaker warns of US tech 'kill switch' over Europea…
- [EU digital chief warns foreign AI dependence risks political leverage](https://www.nupath.eu/eu-digital-chief-warns-foreign-ai-dependence-risks-political-leverage.md) - EU digital chief Henna Virkkunen warns that reliance on foreign AI systems could give foreign governments or companies political leverage over Europe. The warning follows the US decision in June 2026 to impose temporary export controls on leading AI models, highlighting vulnerabilities in Europe's…
- [Poland introduces Sovereignty Test for government IT procurement](https://www.nupath.eu/poland-introduces-sovereignty-test-for-government-it-procurement.md) - Poland has implemented a Sovereignty Test to assess IT procurement decisions, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign technology and strengthen digital autonomy. The policy targets government contracts to prioritise domestic or EU-based solutions. (CYBERNEWS) Poland implements Sovereignty Test for IT…
- [EU telecoms face €40 billion cost to replace Huawei](https://www.nupath.eu/eu-telecoms-face-eu40-billion-cost-to-replace-huawei.md) - The EU’s plan to remove Huawei and ZTE from telecom networks could cost €30 to €40 billion, according to industry body GSMA. This exceeds the European Commission’s estimate of €10 to €13 billion over three years, highlighting Europe’s reliance on non-EU suppliers for critical infrastructure. (POLIT…
- [EuroHPC JU signs contract for Luxembourg’s MeluXina-AI supercomputer](https://www.nupath.eu/eurohpc-ju-signs-contract-for-luxembourgs-meluxina-ai-supercomputer.md) - The EuroHPC Joint Undertaking awards a contract to E4 Computer Engineering for MeluXina-AI, an AI-optimised supercomputer to be installed in Luxembourg’s AI Factory. The system will expand Europe’s sovereign AI compute capacity under the EuroHPC initiative. (EUROHPC) EuroHPC JU signs contract for M…
- [US warns Italy over Chinese AI partnerships](https://www.nupath.eu/us-warns-italy-over-chinese-ai-partnerships.md) - Washington is concerned that private-sector deals around China’s AI ecosystem could expand Chinese artificial intelligence in Europe, including Italy, through commercial incentives rather than government policy. (DECODE39) Washington’s warning to Rome: The private AI deals raising concern over Chin…
- [Ukraine launches €50M fund for defense tech founders](https://www.nupath.eu/ukraine-launches-eu50m-fund-for-defense-tech-founders.md) - Ukrainian defense tech platform Resist.UA has launched Resist 2.0, a €50 million fund to support Ukrainian and European companies with Ukrainian roots developing battlefield-validated technologies. The fund, established in Estonia, aims to connect international investors with Ukraine's defense and…
- [EU leaders to hold first dedicated AI summit](https://www.nupath.eu/eu-leaders-to-hold-first-dedicated-ai-summit.md) - The European Council will schedule its first dedicated discussion on artificial intelligence among the 27 member states before the end of the year. European Council President António Costa intends to include the debate at one of the EU’s remaining summits in 2024. The move reflects a shift from reg…
- [EU approves €659m for German semiconductor projects](https://www.nupath.eu/eu-approves-eu659m-for-german-semiconductor-projects.md) - The European Commission approves €659 million in State aid for four German semiconductor manufacturing projects. The funding targets first-of-a-kind facilities in power semiconductors, silicon carbide, manufacturing equipment and detector chips, advancing the EU Chips Act's goal of reducing strateg…
- [Italy’s digital agency faces questions over China AI conference trip](https://www.nupath.eu/italys-digital-agency-faces-questions-over-china-ai-conference-trip.md) - Italy’s Agency for Digital Italy (AgID) has not clarified whether its Director General’s participation in China’s World AI Conference (WAIC) reflected official policy, following media requests for comment. The episode raises strategic questions amid Italy’s alignment with Western partners on AI gov…
- [UK Sovereign AI Fund invests in Cambridge AI startup CuspAI](https://www.nupath.eu/uk-sovereign-ai-fund-invests-in-cambridge-ai-startup-cuspai.md) - The UK’s Sovereign AI Fund, backed by Jeff Bezos, co-led a $450m Series B round for Cambridge-based AI startup CuspAI. The investment values CuspAI at $2.6bn, five times its valuation from September 2025. CuspAI develops AI systems for materials discovery in clean energy and semiconductors, with pa…
- [EU Commission finalises US border data access deal](https://www.nupath.eu/eu-commission-finalises-us-border-data-access-deal.md) - The European Commission is finalising an Enhanced Border Security Partnership (EBSP) Framework Agreement with the US, allowing border authorities to screen travellers against biometric databases. The leaked draft suggests the Commission conceded to US demands for unfettered data access, raising con…
- [EU fines AliExpress €550M under Digital Services Act](https://www.nupath.eu/eu-fines-aliexpress-eu550m-under-digital-services-act.md) - The European Commission imposed a record €550 million fine on China’s AliExpress for systemic failures in moderating illegal products under the Digital Services Act. The penalty follows a probe into risks posed by counterfeit goods, unsafe toys and dangerous cosmetics on the platform. AliExpress pl…
- [Italy’s AgID chief attends China’s WAIC amid Pax Silica alignment](https://www.nupath.eu/italys-agid-chief-attends-chinas-waic-amid-pax-silica-alignment.md) - Mario Nobile, head of Italy’s Agency for Digital Italy (AgID), attended China’s World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai from 17 to 20 July 2026, where Xi Jinping outlined Beijing’s AI vision. The visit followed Italy’s signing of the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative two weeks earl…
- [U.S. to push UN free speech declaration targeting EU tech rules](https://www.nupath.eu/u-s-to-push-un-free-speech-declaration-targeting-eu-tech-rules.md) - The Trump administration plans to introduce a UN declaration on 'freedom of expression' at the upcoming General Assembly, which European officials argue targets EU tech regulations like the Digital Services Act. The draft text criticises 'new laws' and 'regulatory frameworks' that allegedly endange…
- [European Parliament launches internal AI platform EPGenAI Hub](https://www.nupath.eu/european-parliament-launches-internal-ai-platform-epgenai-hub.md) - The European Parliament is deploying an internal AI platform, EPGenAI Hub, using models from OpenAI, Meta, Anthropic and Mistral to regulate AI-generated content for MEPs and staff. The project aims to address concerns over AI-generated parliamentary material while raising questions about the Parli…
- [Intel begins using ASML’s $400M High-NA EUV machine](https://www.nupath.eu/intel-begins-using-asmls-400m-high-na-euv-machine.md) - Intel has started deploying ASML’s next-generation High-NA extreme ultraviolet lithography machine, costing $400 million, to produce portions of its Panther Lake processors. The tool, twice the price of standard EUV machines, is technically demanding but essential for future chip scaling, reinforci…
- [Germany allows open source in public tenders](https://www.nupath.eu/germany-allows-open-source-in-public-tenders.md) - German public authorities can now legally specify open-source software in procurement tenders under certain conditions, according to a Bundestag report. The move aims to strengthen digital sovereignty and reduce vendor lock-in in the public sector. (OPENSOURCEFORU) Germany's Procurement Rules Open…
- [EU orders Google to open Android and share search data](https://www.nupath.eu/eu-orders-google-to-open-android-and-share-search-data.md) - The European Commission has ordered Google to open its Android ecosystem and share search data, marking a significant step in addressing Europe's dependence on non-EU tech giants. The decision aims to advance digital sovereignty goals by reducing strategic reliance on foreign technology platforms.…
- [Greece ranks second in EU for Starlink use](https://www.nupath.eu/greece-ranks-second-in-eu-for-starlink-use.md) - Greece has the second-highest adoption of Starlink satellite internet among EU member states, according to local media. The development highlights Greece's growing reliance on non-EU broadband solutions, eKathimerini reports. (E-KATHIMERINI) Greece ranks second in EU in the use of Starlink | eKathi…
- [France and Germany to develop Palantir alternative for military software](https://www.nupath.eu/france-and-germany-to-develop-palantir-alternative-for-military-software.md) - France and Germany announced plans to explore a European alternative to U.S. company Palantir's military software. The initiative aims to enhance data sovereignty and reduce reliance on non-European tech providers in defense systems. The pledge follows France's decision to end its contract with Pal…
- [EU launches electrification plan to boost competitiveness](https://www.nupath.eu/eu-launches-electrification-plan-to-boost-competitiveness.md) - The European Union unveils a plan to accelerate electrification, aiming to reduce fossil fuel dependence, reform the Emissions Trading System and increase investment in clean energy technologies. The initiative targets enhanced industrial competitiveness across Europe. (EENEWS) Europe unveils elect…
- [US judge pauses visa restrictions on Thierry Breton](https://www.nupath.eu/us-judge-pauses-visa-restrictions-on-thierry-breton.md) - A US judge has ordered a pause in the Trump administration’s visa restriction policy targeting disinformation researchers and platform regulators, including former European Commissioner Thierry Breton. The decision temporarily lifts sanctions that raised concerns over Europe’s digital sovereignty a…
- [Macron and Merz pledge to strengthen Europe's tech and defence autonomy](https://www.nupath.eu/macron-and-merz-pledge-to-strengthen-europes-tech-and-defence-autonomy.md) - France and Germany agree to boost Europe's military, industrial and technological power during talks in Berlin. The pledge aims to demonstrate the Franco-German partnership's continued relevance amid political shifts in both countries. (POLITICO) As Le Pen looms, Macron and Merz bid to show Franco-…
- [Mecklenburg-Vorpommern to phase out Microsoft Office](https://www.nupath.eu/mecklenburg-vorpommern-to-phase-out-microsoft-office.md) - Mecklenburg-Vorpommern will phase out Microsoft Office in favour of LibreOffice, following Schleswig-Holstein. The state is rolling out a Nextcloud-based collaboration platform for over 50,000 public sector employees as part of its digital sovereignty and open source strategy. Sources: (Cybernews),…
- [Airbus migrates 70 critical apps from AWS to France's Scaleway to retain European control](https://www.nupath.eu/airbus-migrates-70-critical-apps-from-aws-to-frances-scaleway-in-digital-sovereignty-push.md) - Airbus is migrating 70 critical applications for sensitive workloads from Amazon Web Services (AWS) to French cloud provider Scaleway, part of a broader European drive for digital sovereignty. The move, announced by Catherine Jestin, Airbus's head of digital, aims to shield critical data from US ju…
- [UK banks warned over cybersecurity risks from restricted AI access](https://www.nupath.eu/uk-banks-warned-over-cybersecurity-risks-from-restricted-ai-access.md) - UK banks face cybersecurity risks due to restricted access to Anthropic’s AI model Mythos, a government-appointed adviser warns. The issue highlights the need for Britain to develop domestic AI capabilities and reduce reliance on US technology, Reuters reports. (REUTERS) UK banks face cybersecurity…
- [EDRi urges EU to reassess US data adequacy after Trump v. Slaughter ruling](https://www.nupath.eu/edri-urges-eu-to-reassess-us-data-adequacy-after-trump-v-slaughter-ruling.md) - Civil society groups and academics call on the European Commission to immediately review the EU-US data adequacy decision following a US Supreme Court ruling that weakens a key safeguard. The move threatens Europe's ability to protect personal data transfers and maintain regulatory sovereignty in d…
- [EU exempts wearable tech from battery rules after US pressure](https://www.nupath.eu/eu-exempts-wearable-tech-from-battery-rules-after-us-pressure.md) - The European Commission exempted wearable technology from rules mandating removable batteries, a move that clears the way for Meta’s smart glasses to enter the EU market. The decision follows pressure from the United States, raising concerns about the prioritisation of external political interests…
- [Anthropic sends junior staffer to EU Parliament AI hearing](https://www.nupath.eu/anthropic-sends-junior-staffer-to-eu-parliament-ai-hearing.md) - EU policymakers criticised Anthropic for sending a junior technical employee to testify on AI safety risks before the European Parliament, rather than a senior executive as requested. The company’s choice of Donny Greenberg, who joined in April, sparked frustration among MEPs over transatlantic eng…
- [First Sailfish OS phones from Jolla arrive in backers' hands](https://www.nupath.eu/first-sailfish-os-phones-from-jolla-arrive-in-backers-hands.md) - Though still a niche product, Jolla aims to create a European alternative to device giants
- [Biweekly: How did we get here?](https://www.nupath.eu/nupath-eu-digest-29-jun-to-13-jul-2026.md) - The last two weeks in European digital sovereignty How did we get here? Europe's dependence on foreign technology was not one decision. It accumulated over four decades, event by event. News ▸ France warns AI race hinges on securing cheap nuclear energy ▸ Bank of England gains powers to regulate Am…
- [France warns AI race hinges on securing cheap nuclear energy](https://www.nupath.eu/france-warns-ai-race-hinges-on-securing-cheap-nuclear-energy.md) - France’s low-cost nuclear electricity is a strategic asset for European AI development, but Mistral AI warns that non-European tech giants could dominate its allocation. Arthur Mensch raised the issue at a G7 AI meeting on June 17, highlighting risks to Europe’s digital autonomy. (POLITICO) France’…
- [How did we get here?](https://www.nupath.eu/how-did-we-get-here.md) - Europe's dependence on foreign technology was not one decision. It accumulated over four decades, event by event.
- [Bank of England gains powers to regulate Amazon and Google](https://www.nupath.eu/bank-of-england-gains-powers-to-regulate-amazon-and-google.md) - The Bank of England will regulate critical technology firms including Amazon and Google from next week to mitigate risks to financial stability and consumer protection. The move addresses vulnerabilities linked to reliance on non-EU tech providers, aligning with broader digital sovereignty concerns…
- [MEPs advance digital euro talks with privacy safeguards](https://www.nupath.eu/meps-advance-digital-euro-talks-with-privacy-safeguards.md) - The European Parliament’s economic affairs committee approved negotiations on a digital euro, prioritising privacy protections in transactions. The move aims to reduce reliance on non-EU payment systems like Visa and Mastercard, advancing Europe’s digital sovereignty. Talks now proceed to trilogue…
- [Italy’s Poste Italiane invests in AI infrastructure](https://www.nupath.eu/italys-poste-italiane-invests-in-ai-infrastructure.md) - Poste Italiane commits to AI infrastructure investments to bolster Italy’s digital sovereignty and reduce reliance on non-EU tech providers. The move aligns with EU goals of fostering domestic innovation in critical technologies, Reuters reports. (REUTERS) Special delivery: Italy's postman joins th…
- [QuantumDiamonds raises €91m for quantum chip testing](https://www.nupath.eu/quantumdiamonds-raises-eu91m-for-quantum-chip-testing.md) - QuantumDiamonds, a German startup spun out of the Technical University of Munich, secures €91m in total funding to scale quantum-based semiconductor testing technology. The €15m equity round follows €76m in EU-backed state funding, supporting Europe's push for strategic autonomy in chip manufacturi…
- [EU Parliament advances digital euro negotiations](https://www.nupath.eu/eu-parliament-advances-digital-euro-negotiations.md) - The European Parliament has moved forward with negotiations on the digital euro, aiming to reduce reliance on US-dominated payment systems such as Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay and Google Pay. The initiative seeks to enhance the EU's strategic autonomy in financial infrastructure, with trilogue talks…
- [UK faces £1bn cloud outage risk from US provider dependence](https://www.nupath.eu/uk-faces-1bn-cloud-outage-risk-from-us-provider-dependence.md) - A report warns that over 60% of UK firms—80% of FTSE 100 companies—rely on a handful of US cloud regions, with a single outage potentially costing the economy over £1 billion in 24 hours. The findings highlight systemic digital sovereignty risks amid calls for diversification. (THEREGISTER) Britain…
- [Greek IRIS P2P payment to join pan-European network](https://www.nupath.eu/greek-iris-p2p-payment-to-join-pan-european-network.md) - Greece's IRIS Payments, operated by DIAS S.A. under Bank of Greece oversight, has achieved universal domestic instant payment acceptance (first in Europe) and now connects to EuroPA, the pan-European network expanding to 18 countries and 176 million users by year-end. EuroPA was founded in December…
- [EU AI cybersecurity plan exposes US dependency](https://www.nupath.eu/eu-ai-cybersecurity-plan-exposes-us-dependency.md) - Brussels unveiled an AI cybersecurity action plan consisting mostly of recommendations, as the EU negotiates early access to US models like Anthropic’s Mythos, exposing its tech dependency. Digital chief Henna Virkkunen warned AI can now build cyber exploits in minutes. (euronews) Brussels pitches…
- [Poland adds open source chapter to digitalisation strategy](https://www.nupath.eu/poland-adds-open-source-chapter-to-digitalisation-strategy.md) - Poland has added an open source chapter to its state digitalisation strategy, the first government document to support public sector open source use. The 18 Jun 2026 resolution sets adoption goals and ecosystem development, including grants for local pilot projects. (Interoperable Europe OSOR)
- [The Fable 5 & Mythos AI debacle: A wake-up call for European digital sovereignty](https://www.nupath.eu/the-fable-5-mythos-ai-debacle-a-wake-up-call-for-european-digital-sovereignty.md) - A few days ago, the U.S. government moved to restrict access to Anthropic’s Mythos Five and Fable Five AI models, explicitly targeting non-American citizens. The result? Anthropic temporarily blocked global access to both models.
- [Portugal launches AMALIA open source AI model](https://www.nupath.eu/portugal-launches-amalia-open-source-ai-model.md) - Portugal launched AMALIA on 1 Jul 2026, an open source AI model trained on European Portuguese data. The Agency for State Technological Reform coordinated the €5.5 million EU-funded initiative to strengthen digital sovereignty across public administration, industry, and research. (Interoperable Eur…
- [US lifts Anthropic AI model export restrictions](https://www.nupath.eu/us-lifts-anthropic-ai-model-export-restrictions.md) - The US has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic’s Mythos and Fable models. Added to a restricted list on 12 June, the models were inaccessible until Anthropic agreed to enhanced security measures. Public access resumes from 1 July amid growing competition from Asian AI developers. (TechCrunch) T…
- [Danish official: US cloud data shared with spies](https://www.nupath.eu/danish-official-us-cloud-data-shared-with-spies.md) - Claus Balslev, head of Denmark’s Agency for Labour Market and Recruitment (STAR), warns data stored on US clouds is directly accessible to US intelligence agencies, sparking EU sovereignty concerns amid Cloud Act implications. (cybernews)
- [Office.eu first wave arriving this summer](https://www.nupath.eu/office-eu-first-wave-arriving-this-summer.md) - Office.eu, a Europe-hosted managed workspace built on Nextcloud and open-source OnlyOffice, will launch its first core applications this summer. EUphoric Europe B.V. announced today to its waiting list joiners that document, spreadsheet, presentation and storage tools will arrive during summer, wit…
- [EU bets on cloud to cut tech dependence](https://www.nupath.eu/eu-bets-on-cloud-to-cut-tech-dependence.md) - EU launches major cloud and chip push to boost domestic tech and cut US/China dependence. Amazon, Microsoft, Google control 80% of European market. Mistral AI is sole EU AI contender. New sovereignty law introduces four cloud service levels for public authorities. (euronews) EU launches major tech…
- [Study: Europeans want digital sovereignty](https://www.nupath.eu/study-europeans-want-digital-sovereignty.md) - 80% of Europe’s digital infrastructure is foreign-owned. Most EU citizens want EU-controlled alternatives, with Sweden (94%) leading. New sovereignty package bars non-EU firms from defence/healthcare contracts to prevent kill-switch risks. (euronews) Do EU citizens want the bloc to limit its relian…
- [Digital sovereignty vs. digital autonomy - Europe’s twin imperatives](https://www.nupath.eu/digital-sovereignty-vs-digital-autonomy-europes-twin-imperatives.md) - Digital sovereignty and digital autonomy are often conflated, but the distinction is critical. One concerns national control over infrastructure; the other, individual choice in tools. Confusing them leads to policy gaps, misplaced priorities and, ultimately, a false sense of security
- [Germany and France publish joint paper on Digital Sovereignty](https://www.nupath.eu/germany-and-france-publish-joint-paper-on-digital-sovereignty.md) - Germany and France have published a joint definition of digital sovereignty at the VivaTech 2026 trade fair in Paris, marking a concrete step toward reducing Europe's critical dependencies on Big Tech. The paper defines digital sovereignty as the ability to "independently, self-determinedly, and se…
- [Europe turns away from Palantir](https://www.nupath.eu/europe-turns-away-from-palantir.md) - European governments are reducing reliance on US defence tech contractor Palantir over security and ethical concerns. The Netherlands demands a European alternative within two years, the UK plans to end NHS contracts by 2027, and Switzerland has rejected Palantir bids at least nine times. Germany a…
- [Netherlands blocks Solvinity sale to US tech giant](https://www.nupath.eu/netherlands-blocks-solvinity-sale-to-us-tech-giant.md) - The Dutch government has blocked the sale of Solvinity, operator of the DigiD platform used by millions, to US-based Kyndryl over US Cloud Act data access risks. Junior minister Willemijn Aerts vetoed the deal on 26 May 2026 to protect the public interest. (DutchNews) Dutch government blocks sale o…
- [Spain's Bizum Pay enters physical shops](https://www.nupath.eu/spains-bizum-pay-enters-physical-shops.md) - Spain's Bizum Pay entered physical shops on 18 May 2026, letting users pay by phone directly from their bank account. The service uses NFC technology to transfer money directly to merchants via instant transfer, bypassing foreign intermediaries. Spain’s Bizum heads to the high street to take on Vis…
- [France migrates 2.5 million PCs from Windows to Linux](https://www.nupath.eu/france-migrates-2-5-million-pcs-from-windows-to-linux.md) - France begins migrating 2.5 million government devices from Windows to Linux by 2026, citing digital sovereignty goals. The move aims to reduce reliance on non-EU software and could set a precedent for open-source adoption across Europe. (TECH-INSIDER.ORG) France Ditches Windows for Linux on 2.5M P…
- [Archive: Personal Technology Resilience checklist](https://www.nupath.eu/archive-personal-technology-resilience-checklist.md) - This post was part of the original nupath.eu, before our 2026 relaunch. Included here for historical reference. Christian Triantafillou Schade May 16, 2025 This document is continuously updated with recommended solutions for personal and small-business IT resilience. The overall scenario is that we…
- [Back on the circuit](https://www.nupath.eu/back-on-the-circuit.md) - This is the new nupath.eu - appearing more than a year after the initial post "Make your personal technology setup independent from the USA" that started a new editorial journey. Since then, digital sovereignty has become a byword across the EU - both in businesses and the public sector. A lot has…

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