European vendors step up advocacy to address internet router security risks
EUROPE 15 JUN

European vendors step up advocacy to address internet router security risks

Four European internet router suppliers have joined forces to establish SAFENet, an alliance advocating for European self-reliance in their target market. Fritz!, Devolo, Lancom and TDT will collaborate to foster dialogue with European policymakers and users, aiming to highlight potential measures to make routers more secure and stamp out risks which it believes are linked to foreign manufacturers.

GSMA says mobile sector effect on GDP rises 14% in 2025
EUROPE 12 JUN

GSMA says mobile sector effect on GDP rises 14% in 2025

The effect of the mobile industry on the EU's GDP increased by 14 percent in 2025 to EUR 1.15 trillion, according to 'The Mobile Economy Europe 2026' report from the GSMA. The report finds that Europe's mobile sector now directly accounts for 6.1 percent, up from 5.5 percent or a EUR 1.01 trillion contribution in 2024. It said that EUR 820 billion came from productivity, as using mobile phones and mobile internet apps made obtaining information more efficient, and accelerated processes and communications.

ETSI launches EU digital wallet specification
EUROPE 11 JUN

ETSI launches EU digital wallet specification

ETSI has officially launched its first specification in support of the EU's digital identity wallet scheme, bringing to market an early technical foundation for supplying identity documents and personal attributes such as age. The specification release marks a major milestone for Europe's digital ID infrastructure, paving the way for interoperable and privacy-first wallets available to 450 million EU inhabitants.

Berec says Digital Networks Act proposal may need tweaking to avoid adding complexity to internal markets
EUROPE 11 JUN

Berec says Digital Networks Act proposal may need tweaking to avoid adding complexity to internal markets

The Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) has presented its assessment of the Digital Networks Act (DNA) proposal at a public debriefing on 10 June. It welcomes the aim to modernise the EU connectivity framework but said some areas may require refinement to ensure that it strengthens the internal market for telecoms, rather than adding unnecessary complexity. Berec has developed thematic papers examining the main elements in greater depth and will publish three others by the end

Korea and EU agree to expand cooperation on AI, quantum and digital tech
EUROPE 11 JUN

Korea and EU agree to expand cooperation on AI, quantum and digital tech

South Korea's ministry of science and ICT and the European Union have agreed to expand cooperation in science, technology, AI and digital policy during South Korean president Lee Jae Myung's state visit to Belgium and the EU. The discussions formed part of the Korea-EU summit and covered AI innovation, AI governance, digital policy cooperation, research and innovation programmes, researcher exchanges and support for deep-tech start-ups.

Telefonica Germany rolls out SD-WAN infrastructure in Deichmann stores in Europe
EUROPE 10 JUN

Telefonica Germany rolls out SD-WAN infrastructure in Deichmann stores in Europe

Telefonica Germany said it is rolling out standardised SD-WAN infrastructure in approximately 4,700 branches of footwear retailer Deichmann in Europe. The company picked Telefonica to upgrade the infrastructures in its shoe stores and streamline retail operations. The SD-WAN infrastructure enables Deichmann to deploy digital applications at scale, and centralise management, providing the foundation for testing and launching new in-store services faster, as well as new technologies and digital applications.

EU publishes code of practice on labelling AI-generated content
EUROPE 10 JUN

EU publishes code of practice on labelling AI-generated content

The European Commission has published its final Code of Practice on marking and labelling of AI-generated content. While these guidelines are optional, AI developers in the EU have until 02 August to implement AI Act transparency rules, including a requirement for clear labelling in deepfake AI content or AI-generated media related to public-interest matters. Users must also be informed when they are interacting with an interactive AI system, such as a chatbot.

Sparkle, Xebia to bring joint cloud offer to European research sector
EUROPE 10 JUN

Sparkle, Xebia to bring joint cloud offer to European research sector

Italian telecommunications services provider Sparkle and Dutch digital transformation and engineering firm Xebia have announced a partnership aimed at accelerating cloud adoption among research and education institutions across Europe, focusing on AWS-based services. The partners said they intend to bridge the gap between access and implementation by combining Sparkle's procurement and connectivity capabilities with Xebia's expertise in cloud architecture, AI, machine learning and managed services.

EU orders Meta to restore WhatsApp access to rival AI assistants pending anti-trust probe conclusion
EUROPE 10 JUN

EU orders Meta to restore WhatsApp access to rival AI assistants pending anti-trust probe conclusion

The European Commission has announced interim measures forcing Meta to restore free access to WhatsApp for rival artificial intelligence assistants until the end of its antitrust investigation. It said that at first sight, Meta's conduct infringes EU competition rules, so the interim measures are warranted "to prevent serious and irreparable damage".

Netnod signs joint statement warning of risks in EU's proposed Digital Networks Act
EUROPE 10 JUN

Netnod signs joint statement warning of risks in EU's proposed Digital Networks Act

Nordic critical digital infrastructure provider Netnod said it is one of a number of signatories of a joint statement warning against risks in the European Commission's proposed Digital Networks Act (DNA). They say the DNA threatens to weaken established EU net neutrality rules and disrupt Europe's highly competitive and well functioning IP interconnection ecosystem. By absorbing the Open Internet Regulation into a broader framework and introducing "potentially problematic" mechanisms for ecosystem cooperat

Telefonica reused and recycled 4 mln devices in 2025
EUROPE 10 JUN

Telefonica reused and recycled 4 mln devices in 2025

Telefonica said it reused and recycled around 4 million devices in 2025 as a whole, accounting for 95 percent of the waste it generated. The company is pushing to implant circular economy practices into its climate strategy and improve resource efficiency with a view to reaching a "Zero Waste" target for 2030.

Utiq replaces CEO
EUROPE 9 JUN

Utiq replaces CEO

Utiq has announced that CEO Marc Bresseel will be replaced on 01 July by current CPO Will Harmer. It said Bresseel and Utiq's shareholders have agreed that the time is right for a leadership transition, now that the foundations have been laid to create a European AdTech company with a telco-powered first party identifier and which harnesses authentic consent to enable responsible digital marketing.

EUROPE 9 JUN

European Council adopts position on business wallet proposal

The European Council said it has adopted its position on the proposal to establish harmonised European business wallets, in order to simplify and secure business interactions across the EU, both between companies and with public administrations, building on the eIDAS2 framework. It said the adoption is central to the 'One Europe, One Market' roadmap and puts it on track to reach a political agreement by the end of 2026. Negotiations with the European Parliament in the framework within the ordinary legislati

EUROPE 9 JUN

Nextcloud new release enhances Euro-office, tweaks menu and adds governance tool

Nextcloud has announced a new office option, lighter user interface and new governance tool under an update called Nextcloud Hub 26 Spring. The release coincides with its tenth anniversary this month. It says Nextcloud Governance is an enterprise compliance and data governance platform for organisations operating under strict regulatory requirements. It added that Euro-Office has officially become part of the Nextcloud Office range, alongside the well-known Collabora Office option for administrators.

EUROPE 9 JUN

Deutsche Telekom partners Palo Alto Networks to offer 'Sovereign Cortex with T-Security'

Deutsche Telekom has signed an agreement with Palo Alto Networks to provide cybersecurity services to companies and public organisations. Under the agreement, Palo Alto and T-Security, the cybersecurity division of Deutsche Telekom, will provide access to the Palo Alto's Cortex security operations (secops) platform. 'Sovereign Cortex with T-Security' gives companies and public organisations control over customer and systems (telemetry) data, encryption keys, and access to independently audited logs. The tea

EUROPE 9 JUN

SK Telecom secures EU research project for quantum cryptography

SK Telecom (SKT) has been selected to participate in a European Union-funded research project aimed at developing next-generation quantum cryptography technology, marking the first time an Asian private-sector company has secured funding for a quantum communications project under the Horizon Europe programme. The three-year multinational project will bring together research organisations and technology companies from Greece, Austria, Germany and South Korea to develop and validate a quantum key distribution

EUROPE 8 JUN

Third Amazon Leo batch booked onto Ariane-6 launch vehicle for 17 June

Another batch of satellites in Amazon's Leo internet constellation will take off on 17 June from the Guiana Space Centre, in the overseas territory of French Guiana. This mission, assigned to Amazon Leo launch partner Arianespace, is set to bring the total number of Leo satellites carried by the Ariane-6 spacecraft to 100. The milestone follows two earlier missions with Arianespace completed in recent months, with Ariane-6 contracted for a total of eighteen launches. Arianespace is the sole European launch

EUROPE 8 JUN

Berec launches consultation on 5G network slicing guidance

EU telecoms regulator Berec has opened a public consultation on draft additional guidance for 5G network slicing that seeks to clarify how the technology fits within the EU's Open Internet Regulation. The proposed guidance, issued as an annex to existing net neutrality rules, aims to provide greater regulatory certainty for operators and stakeholders while maintaining that the current framework remains fit for purpose.

EUROPE 5 JUN

Airspan joins bid to build pan-European critical communications backbone

Airspan Networks has backed a consortium that aims to introduce a pan-European critical communications backbone powered by hybrid air-to-ground (ATG), satellite and terrestrial infrastructure, serving defence, public safety and emergency response operations. Following this announcement, Airspan will be a participant in the ARES programme that seeks to satisfy Europe's need for a sovereign architecture capable of airborne, maritime and landside service availability, combining ATG and satellite with robust, o

EUROPE 5 JUN

CISPE backs EU sovereignty framework, seeks changes

European cloud industry association CISPE has welcomed the European Commission's proposed Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA) as a positive step towards strengthening European digital sovereignty, while warning that gaps in procurement rules and enforcement could limit its effectiveness. In a response to the legislation, published as part of the European Union's Sovereignty Package, CISPE said the framework's higher sovereignty classifications, particularly Level 3 and above, provide definitions that align

EUROPE 4 JUN

Samsung Smart TV households in Europe use an average of 5 apps in 2025

Samsung Ads says its annual 'Behind the Screens' report, based on first party insights from over 70 million Samsung smart television sets in Europe, shows that an average of five apps were used per household in 2025. Total app launches rose by 8 percent to 18.4 billion. Audiences spread their attention among a wider range of platforms, with younger viewers the most fragmented, using 21 percent more apps on average. The youth segment moves fluidly between subscriptions and free platforms as they follow conte

EUROPE 4 JUN

Newsmax international business revenue set to reach USD 25 mln in 2026

US broadcaster Newsmax Inc projects annual international revenues to reach approximately USD 25 million (EUR 21.5 million) by 2026, surpassing the company's initial internal forecasts. International licensing revenues are expected to hit around USD 16 million (EUR 13.8 million) this year, a substantial increase from the USD 3.6 million (EUR 3.1 million) reported in 2025. Newsmax currently broadcasts its flagship US cable news channel in over 100 countries via pay-TV operators, satellite providers and OTT st

EUROPE 4 JUN

Ateme, BCE and Scaleway unveil sovereign European cloud media platform

French video technology specialist Ateme said it has partnered with Broadcasting Center Europe (BCE) and cloud provider Scaleway to launch what the companies describe as Europe's first fully sovereign, cloud-based media supply chain, covering the full content lifecycle. The alliance builds on an existing BCE–Scaleway collaboration, adding Ateme's video processing, delivery and monetisation tools to create a cloud-native platform operated entirely within Europe.

EUROPE 4 JUN

Europol backs international crackdown on illegal streaming networks

Europol said a seven-month international law enforcement operation has resulted in 29 arrests and the dismantling of nine organised crime groups involved in the illegal distribution of premium sports, film and television content. Operation Kratos 2 was coordinated by Bulgaria's GDBOP with Europol's support and involved authorities from 13 countries: Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States.

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