Norway reports tripling of successful cyberattacks in six months
Norway's National Security Authority reports successful cyberattacks against the country have tripled in the last six months, citing rapid growth of artificial intelligence as a serious risk to businesses and organisations. The surge highlights Europe's vulnerability to AI-powered threats and the need for enhanced digital resilience. (EURONEWS)
ICEYE, Nokia and Ukraine’s Defence Ministry explore sovereign satellite communications
UkraineFinlandNews
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
Italy’s Z_One Fund raises over €35 million for AI and UrbanTech
ItalyNews
Italy’s Z_One Fund closes its first round at over €35 million to invest in pre-Seed and Seed stage startups focused on AI applications and UrbanTech. The fund, managed by Eureka! Venture, targets initial tickets up to €250,000 with follow-on investments of up to €1 million.
We are missing a messenger
Deep DivesTools and techTelecomEUDeep Dives
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
OpinionEntertainmentOpinion
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
Deep DivesDeep Dives
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.
