Palantir says NATO AI system lacks off switch after Ukraine disruptions
Palantir Technologies states its AI system deployed for NATO lacks a ‘kill switch’ to disable it, following disruptions to Ukraine’s Starshield access. The claim highlights European concerns over dependence on US technology in military operations. Euronews reports. (EURONEWS)
Europe's mobile operators plan satellite-to-phone service to rival Starlink
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Europe's largest mobile operators are collaborating on a direct-to-smartphone satellite service under European governance to reduce reliance on Elon Musk's Starlink. The initiative aims to provide connectivity without US-based infrastructure, addressing EU concerns over digital sovereignty. (TVP WORLD)
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BEUC seeks external advice on Digital Markets Act enforcement
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The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) launches a tender for a competition lawyer or economist to advise on Digital Markets Act (DMA) enforcement from a consumer perspective. The €40,000 consultancy includes strategic input on EU court interventions and Commission submissions, with applications due by 13 November 2026. (BEUC)
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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.
