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 Europe OSOR)
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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.
UK launches GOV.UK business services overhaul with GDS and BIST
United KingdomGovernment and publicNews
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 broader regulatory simplification efforts. (UK
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Netherlands blocks Kyndryl's Solvinity acquisition over digital sovereignty
NetherlandsNews
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 consolidation accelerates. (BIOMETRICUPDATE)
Biometrics consolidation reflects shift to
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EU accelerates IRIS² satellite network expansion
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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)
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Italy launches €900M Made in Italy Fund for strategic SMEs
ItalyGovernment and publicNews
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 dependencies, with a focus on processing, supply
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Italy signs critical minerals pact with Western Australia
ItalyAustraliaNews
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 Australian companies, Decode39 reports. (DECODE39)
Italy taps Western
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Italy attracts €900M+ in defense tech investments
ItalyMilitary and securityNews
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
