New Scoreboard Shows Success of European Startup Policies
Europe's startup and scaleup ecosystem has been growing steadily, according to the first European Startup and Scaleup Scoreboard (ESSS) published by the European Commission.

Europe's startup and scaleup ecosystem has been growing steadily, according to the first European Startup and Scaleup Scoreboard (ESSS) published by the European Commission.
For Nikola Dujmović, President of the Management Board of Span, the company’s growth is not only a matter of exports, but of broader international positioning in markets where Span can use its own competencies.
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a test, potentially dealing a blow to AST SpaceMobile and its launch schedule.
A new study by Juniper Research has revealed that global spending on digital identity verification will grow by 55% between 2026 and 2030, up from just under $19 billion in 2026.
The European Commission issued a fine of €200 million to Temu under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
A1 Hrvatska and Ericsson Nikola Tesla are strengthening their long‑standing partnership by signing a new multi‑year agreement for the modernization and expansion of A1 Hrvatska’s radio access network.
Telefonica Tech and Google Cloud will together deliver a product intended to meet the needs of Spanish public bodies and companies in highly regulated sectors.
Global TV shipments rose 3% YoY in 1Q26, according to Counterpoint Research.
Social media advertising revenue is projected to rise at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12% over the next five years, reaching $640 billion by the end of 2030, according to Omdia.
Deutsche Telekom added 81 mobile sites and upgraded capacity at 548 existing locations in Germany.
The regulation of artificial intelligence is moving away from theoretical debate and entering the field of concrete liability, especially when algorithm-driven systems can cause harm to life, health, or property, says Stefan Martinić, a lawyer focused on the legal aspects of new technologies.
Meta Platforms is ready to test paid plans for its AI services and expand the availability of subscriptions for WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook.
European Commission EVP Henna Virkkunen unveiled a proposal to allocate the 2GHz spectrum band for mobile satellite services.
Cybersecurity is no longer a topic companies need to be convinced about, but a field in which the market increasingly feels the shortage of experienced experts, the rise of attacks, and the need for a more comprehensive approach to protection, says Hrvoje Englman, Head of Information Security at Span.
Eutelsat has signed a multi-year deal for in-flight entertainment and connectivity with specialist provider Anuvu.
By 2028, 25% of all enterprise GenAI applications will experience at least five minor security incidents per year, up from 9% in 2025, according to Gartner.
The EU made limited progress in securing access to details of vulnerabilities that Anthropic’s Mythos AI model could reveal.
The debate about cybersecurity today is almost inseparable from the debate about artificial intelligence, but the focus on new tools must not obscure the fact that many attacks still happen because of basic weaknesses, says Joe Tidy, the BBC journalist specialising in cybercrime and ransomware attacks.
Xiaomi confirmed a 19% year-on-year drop in smartphone shipments in the first quarter of 2026.
Omdia has revealed that the European smartphone market (excluding Russia) grew 2% to 33.0 million units in 1Q26.