Denmark taps Microsoft to build world’s most powerful quantum computer
Denmark is aiming to stake a bold claim in the global quantum race with plans to build the world’s most powerful quantum computer. Backed by €80mn from EIFO (Denmark’s export…
ESA spaceplane project revives bankrupt firm’s hypersonic engine
A bankrupt company’s propulsion system for hypersonic planes is being revived by Invictus, a new European Space Agency (ESA)-backed project aiming to build and fly a hydrogen-powered spaceplane by 2031. …
Why I want the EU to pause the AI Act — as a climate advocate
“There is no stop the clock. There is no grace period. There is no pause.” So said Thomas Regnier, a spokesman for the European Commission, in response to calls for…
Meet the 5 space tech firms vying to be Europe’s next launch provider
Five rocket companies will compete for contracts to provide Europe’s next launch services — and boost the continent’s troubled access to space. The European Space Agency (ESA) selected the quintet, who…
Media giants launch EU-backed chatbot to fight disinformation
A group of major European media organisations has launched a chatbot aimed at combating online disinformation. The tool, called ChatEurope, responds to queries with information verified by journalists. It was…
Finland taps new AI satellite to track toxic algae from space
Tech startup Kuva Space is working with the Finnish Environmental Institute (Skye) to analyse the health of the Nordic country’s waters with a specialised satellite. The pilot test will harness…
First legal e-scooter launches in the Netherlands — for €1,900
The Dutch government has approved the first electric scooter for public roads and bike lanes, marking a cautious yet significant shift in the country’s tough stance on micromobility. Dubbed Selana…
‘Europe is not the US’: Tech insiders call for smarter AI rules
The EU AI Act is expected to introduce its key rules for general-purpose AI (GPAI) models on August 2. However, amid growing concerns that over-regulation could erode Europe’s competitiveness in…
Trump’s isolationism can be ‘best thing that happened’ to Europe, says ex-ASML chief
ASML’s former CEO believes Donald Trump’s reelection presents a golden opportunity for Europe. Peter Wennink, who led ASML to become the continent’s most valuable tech company, sees a chance for…
Europe must bet bigger on young founders, tech leaders urge at TNW Conference
Europe must take bigger bets on young founders to build tomorrow’s tech giants, industry leaders urged today. Speaking at TNW Conference, investors and CEOs called for stronger support for entrepreneurial…
Clearest views yet of Sun’s south pole may unlock its mysteries
A spacecraft developed by European scientists and companies has captured unprecedented new views of the Sun’s south pole. Built by Airbus in the UK, Solar Orbiter was developed as part…
Starmer tells UK to ‘push past’ AI job fears as tech leaders raise alarm
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said it is time to “push past” concerns that AI poses a threat to human jobs — contradicting the concerns of some of tech’s…