Europe has lost control of its digital backbone, according to Belgium’s cybersecurity chief, who says dependence on US tech giants and restrictive regulation is holding back innovation
Laurent Simons, the 15-year-old Belgian prodigy, has earned a PhD in quantum physics and begun a second doctorate in medical science, building on years of extraordinary academic achievements and a bold mission to advance human longevity
The funding, part of the broader Digital Europe initiative, aims to enhance Europe’s technological capabilities and strengthen its digital infrastructure. The announcement came on Friday following the Commission’s approval of the work programme for the Digital Europe initiative, which extends through 2029
The advanced computing system aims to accelerate scientific research and support local businesses, with its operational base set at the Nexus Data Centre on the VUB-Green Energy Park campus in Zellik, Flemish Brabant
