Matrix protocol gains traction in EU public sector
The European Commission and Swedish agencies explore open-source Matrix protocol for messaging to support digital sovereignty, though replacing Microsoft Teams remains a challenge. Projects highlight interoperability benefits but note coexistence with existing collaboration tools. (COMPUTERWORLD)
ICEYE, Nokia and Ukraine’s Defence Ministry explore sovereign satellite communications
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Finnish SpaceTech firm ICEYE, Nokia and Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence signed a Letter of Intent to develop secure, sovereign satellite communications infrastructure for Ukraine. The initiative aims to enhance Ukraine’s defence capabilities by enabling independent control over communications systems. The agreement builds on an earlier ICEYE-Nokia partnership
Chainguard CEO breaks PHP flaw embargo amid AI-driven cyber risks
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A cybersecurity company prematurely disclosed a critical PHP vulnerability, triggering emergency responses across Europe and beyond. Cloudflare reported millions of exploitation attempts within hours, while EU and national agencies issued urgent warnings. The incident underscores the strain on coordinated cybersecurity processes in the AI era, POLITICO reports. (POLITICO)
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We are missing a messenger
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Europeans run their families, their jobs, and their politics through chat apps, and almost none of those are built or owned in Europe. Why nobody leaves, why the EU’s law forcing WhatsApp open has barely been used, and how Europe could connect its islands of chat.
Protecting children without checking everyone
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The EU Kids Act goes after real harm to our children. But to get there, it would require proof of age before anyone opens an account on the largest platforms. But can't we protect children by changing the services instead?
Europe's place in the tech blocs: seven maps, the same territory
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In a volatile world, Europe's alliances form one technology at a time.
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Christian Triantafillou Schade— Digital pioneer, tech reporter, corporate revolutionary. Christian Triantafillou Schade covers Europe's push for digital sovereignty from the public record. He consults on process improvement and tooling.
