European tech warns Trump tariffs will hit both hardware and software

Europe’s tech industry is bracing for impact after the Trump administration announced sweeping tariffs yesterday. The US slapped a 20% tariff on imports from the EU — twice the rate…

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The 5 hottest scaleups in Benelux enter TECH5’s ‘Champions League of Tech’

Five high-flying scaleups from the Benelux region have made it into TECH5 — the “Champions League of Technology.” The classy quintet joins an exclusive group of Europe’s fastest-growing tech companies. Over…

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Landmark digital declaration from EU ministers ignites calls to cut startup regulation

A coalition of European startups has urged swift action to slash burdensome EU regulations after a landmark declaration from the D9+ group of digitally advanced nations. The declaration stressed the…

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Netherlands ranks above entire G7 in tech competitiveness, study finds

The Netherlands has ranked 10th in a global index of tech competitiveness, ahead of the entire G7 group of the world’s largest so-called “advanced” economies. The country was praised for…

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SAP becomes Europe’s most valuable company, ASML holds fourth place

Just five months after surpassing ASML, German software giant SAP has overtaken Novo Nordisk to become Europe’s most valuable listed company. SAP’s shares rose 1.6% on Monday, bringing its market…

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Opinion: To close Europe’s defence tech gap, governments must support startups

The United States has long understood a simple truth: war is won not by size alone, but by speed and creativity. Indeed, innovation has always been crucial in conflict. Armour…

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The European Accessibility Act risks becoming just a box-ticking exercise

With the compliance deadline for the European Accessibility Act (EAA) fast approaching, companies are urgently trying to ensure their websites meet the requirements of the EU directive.  One appealing solution…

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