# Policy & Regulation

European AI startups have a new lobbying group in Brussels
News
May 22, 2023
European AI startups have a new lobbying group in Brussels
EU policymakers will soon finalise negotiations on new AI rules
Zosia Wanat
UK government announces £1bn semiconductor strategy
News
May 19, 2023
UK government announces £1bn semiconductor strategy
The new 20-year plan includes efforts to remove the obstacles that hold semiconductor startups from growth
Steph Bailey
Proposed EU net neutrality 'paywall' for internet access spooks founders
Analysis
May 10, 2023
Proposed EU net neutrality 'paywall' for internet access spooks founders
Startups worry about potential changes in the EU's internet rules
Zosia Wanat
UK tech sector unfazed by regulator blocking Microsoft’s takeover of Activision
Analysis
April 28, 2023
UK tech sector unfazed by regulator blocking Microsoft’s takeover of Activision
Founders and investors think the move could be a “net positive” for UK startups
Kai Nicol-Schwarz
Hungary refuses to join European startup group because it supports gender diversity
News
April 6, 2023
Hungary refuses to join European startup group because it supports gender diversity
Hungarian startup experts are unimpressed with the government's move, which leaves it alone in the EU
Zosia Wanat
UK government to reform 'equity for visas' residency application system
News
March 22, 2023
UK government to reform 'equity for visas' residency application system
Founders have long complained about the expensive endorsement system for UK visas — but will the reforms make things easier?
Tim Smith and Zosia Wanat
UK Spring budget: R&D cuts but huge quantum spend
News
March 15, 2023
UK Spring budget: R&D cuts but huge quantum spend
Key takeaways affecting the tech sector from the chancellor’s plans
Amy O'Brien
UK Budget — Why startups are calling for a reversal of R&D tax cuts
Analysis
March 14, 2023
UK Budget — Why startups are calling for a reversal of R&D tax cuts
UK founders and investors warn that cutting SME R&D tax credits will cause the UK to fall far behind other countries as a base for research
Amy O'Brien
Will Europe’s dream of tech sovereignty ever become reality?
Analysis
March 6, 2023
Will Europe’s dream of tech sovereignty ever become reality?
European policymakers don’t want to miss out on the AI and deeptech wave. But is it already too late?
Zosia Wanat
Is London losing its European tech lead?
Analysis
February 22, 2023
Is London losing its European tech lead?
Founders and startup advisers say that the UK is 'freeriding' on its past successes, and risks losing its European lead as public commitment to tech dwindles
Amy O'Brien
I’m a proud Tech Nation visa holder — and I’m concerned about the future of UK tech
Opinion
February 2, 2023
I’m a proud Tech Nation visa holder — and I’m concerned about the future of UK tech
We’re ready to build — but will the UK government be there to support us?
Rayan Dawud
What are the new EU policies startups should watch out for in 2023?
Analysis
January 2, 2023
What are the new EU policies startups should watch out for in 2023?
EU lawmakers aren’t slowing down with their efforts to regulate tech companies
Zosia Wanat
EU deeptech fund speeds up investments but many startups still left waiting for funding
News
November 17, 2022
EU deeptech fund speeds up investments but many startups still left waiting for funding
The European Investment Council (EIC) Fund has finalised equity agreements with two new startups and taken a positive decision about 33 others — but many companies are still waiting for their money
Zosia Wanat
First measures of Portugal’s startup law unveiled at Web Summit
Interview
November 2, 2022
First measures of Portugal’s startup law unveiled at Web Summit
The new policies for startups will be in place by the end of 2022
Tim Smith
Brunch with Yaseen Aslam, the man who took on Uber
Interview
October 14, 2022
Brunch with Yaseen Aslam, the man who took on Uber
Yaseen Aslam’s fight with Uber isn’t just about fair pay
Tim Smith
Portugal is thinking of taxing crypto. The crypto millionaires aren’t happy
Analysis
July 26, 2022
Portugal is thinking of taxing crypto. The crypto millionaires aren’t happy
Portugal’s finance ministry is reportedly preparing a new draft law that would put an end to the crypto tax haven, to be presented with the next budget in October
Pedro C. Garcia
The European Commission has a big new plan for startups. Here’s what you need to know about it
Analysis
June 24, 2022
The European Commission has a big new plan for startups. Here’s what you need to know about it
The new strategy aims to simplify access to finance, improve innovation ecosystems and retain talent, especially for deeptech startups
Zosia Wanat
New whistleblowing rules are coming to Europe; here’s what businesses need to know
Analysis
May 19, 2022
New whistleblowing rules are coming to Europe; here’s what businesses need to know
The EU directive presents a serious shakeup for how companies handle employee concerns
Tim Smith
Eurora Solutions raises $40m to cut through ecommerce customs tape
News
April 27, 2022
Eurora Solutions raises $40m to cut through ecommerce customs tape
Could this be what European ecommerce needs, post-Brexit?
Kit Gillet
European healthtech needs stronger medicine than Germany’s weak digital law
Opinion
February 28, 2022
European healthtech needs stronger medicine than Germany’s weak digital law
Germany's Digital Health Care Act hasn't caused the blossoming of digital health technologies it promised. Here's why.
Sven Jungmann and Daniel Kraft
11 predictions for eastern Europe tech in 2022
Analysis
December 30, 2021
11 predictions for eastern Europe tech in 2022
What’s in store for eastern Europe tech and startups in 2022? We asked the experts to find out.
Kit Gillet
In Europe’s war for tech talent, are visas the answer?
Analysis
December 10, 2021
In Europe’s war for tech talent, are visas the answer?
France has one of the region’s most friendly tech visas but uptake has been mixed.
Selin Bucak
Europe wants to police AI. Here’s how startups can prepare
Opinion
November 5, 2021
Europe wants to police AI. Here’s how startups can prepare
Any startup operating in Europe can't ignore the European’s Commission’s proposed AI regulation.
Diana Spehar
Europe wants to champion human rights. So why doesn’t it police biased AI in recruiting?
Opinion
October 8, 2021
Europe wants to champion human rights. So why doesn’t it police biased AI in recruiting?
EU jobseekers are navigating AI algorithms blind. They shouldn’t have to.
Nakeema Stefflbauer

# Policy & Regulation

European AI startups have a new lobbying group in Brussels

UK government announces £1bn semiconductor strategy

Proposed EU net neutrality 'paywall' for internet access spooks founders

UK tech sector unfazed by regulator blocking Microsoft’s takeover of Activision

Hungary refuses to join European startup group because it supports gender diversity

UK government to reform 'equity for visas' residency application system

UK Spring budget: R&D cuts but huge quantum spend

UK Budget — Why startups are calling for a reversal of R&D tax cuts

Will Europe’s dream of tech sovereignty ever become reality?

Is London losing its European tech lead?

I’m a proud Tech Nation visa holder — and I’m concerned about the future of UK tech

What are the new EU policies startups should watch out for in 2023?

EU deeptech fund speeds up investments but many startups still left waiting for funding

First measures of Portugal’s startup law unveiled at Web Summit

Brunch with Yaseen Aslam, the man who took on Uber

Portugal is thinking of taxing crypto. The crypto millionaires aren’t happy

The European Commission has a big new plan for startups. Here’s what you need to know about it

New whistleblowing rules are coming to Europe; here’s what businesses need to know

Eurora Solutions raises $40m to cut through ecommerce customs tape

European healthtech needs stronger medicine than Germany’s weak digital law

11 predictions for eastern Europe tech in 2022

In Europe’s war for tech talent, are visas the answer?

Europe wants to police AI. Here’s how startups can prepare

Europe wants to champion human rights. So why doesn’t it police biased AI in recruiting?