Google in Europehttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/Google in Europeen-usWed, 14 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/static/blogv2/images/google.pngGoogle in Europehttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/Enabling an AI-first European economyhttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/european-economic-impact-report/A collage of five photos showcasing professionals and researchers who utilize AI and are featured in the Economic Impact Report. The five images are in settings such as automotive manufacturing, laboratory science, app based learning, skincare production<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/2784x1566.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Announcing Google’s European Economic Impact ReportWed, 14 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/european-economic-impact-report/Google in EuropearticleEnabling an AI-first European economyAnnouncing Google’s European Economic Impact ReportGooglehttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/european-economic-impact-report/Debbie WeinsteinPresidentGoogle EMEAThis winter, use Google Maps and Waze to find the best fuel prices in the UK.https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/google-maps-waze-fuel-prices-uk/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GEO_navigation_in_car.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Find the cheapest petrol and diesel prices in the UK using Google Maps and Waze. Search for fuel stations near you to save money. See the latest rates.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:01:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/google-maps-waze-fuel-prices-uk/WazeUKMapsarticleThis winter, use Google Maps and Waze to find the best fuel prices in the UK.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/google-maps-waze-fuel-prices-uk/Sarah-Jayne WilliamsGlobal Product Partnerships Director at Google Maps & WazeGoogle deepens its commitment to Finland with a €13 billion investment in AI infrastructurehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/infrastructure-and-cloud/global-network/google-ai-commitment-to-finland/Seven people standing on a stage in front of a piece of art and screens that read "Investing in Finland" and blue and white confetti<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Google_FI_Announcement_Helsinki.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google invests €13B in Finland to boost digital infrastructure, clean energy, create jobs, and support local environmental initiatives.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/infrastructure-and-cloud/global-network/google-ai-commitment-to-finland/Global NetworkGoogle in EuropearticleGoogle deepens its commitment to Finland with a €13 billion investment in AI infrastructureGoogle invests €13B in Finland to boost digital infrastructure, clean energy, create jobs, and support local environmental initiatives.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/infrastructure-and-cloud/global-network/google-ai-commitment-to-finland/Bikash KoleyVice President, Google Global InfrastructureOur blueprint for responsible clean energy growth in Finlandhttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/infrastructure-and-cloud/global-network/clean-energy-finland/Animation showing Google’s approach to responsible energy growth in Finland<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Screenshot_2026-09-08_5.59.23_P.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Today Google announced new local energy partnerships — including our first ever agreement for a nuclear plant life extension & uprate — to contribute to a resilient, aff…Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/infrastructure-and-cloud/global-network/clean-energy-finland/Global NetworkSustainabilityGoogle in EuropearticleOur blueprint for responsible clean energy growth in FinlandToday Google announced new local energy partnerships — including our first ever agreement for a nuclear plant life extension & uprate — to contribute to a resilient, affordable energy future for Finland.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/infrastructure-and-cloud/global-network/clean-energy-finland/Enrique FrancesSenior LeadEnergy StrategyEMEAZivile VensData Center Energy Market Development Lead - EMEAOur latest Linux Foundation Europe donation will build a more private digital world.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-pay/zero-knowledge-proof-library-linux-foundation/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/ZKP_Donation_social.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We're donating our open-source Longfellow Zero-Knowledge Proof library to the Linux Foundation.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-pay/zero-knowledge-proof-library-linux-foundation/Google PaySafety & SecurityGoogle in EuropearticleOur latest Linux Foundation Europe donation will build a more private digital world.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/google-pay/zero-knowledge-proof-library-linux-foundation/Abhi ShelatResearcherGoogle CloudOperation Blue Skies: Reducing aviation climate impact with AIhttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-research/blue-skies/A high-altitude view of a commercial airplane flying above a layer of clouds, with a distinct white contrail trailing behind it.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Google_blog_image.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google is partnering with the UK on Operation Blue Skies, an airspace-scale, AI-powered contrail avoidance trial.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-research/blue-skies/UKGoogle ResearchSustainabilityarticleOperation Blue Skies: Reducing aviation climate impact with AIGoogle is partnering with the UK on Operation Blue Skies, an airspace-scale, AI-powered contrail avoidance trial.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/google-research/blue-skies/Paul HodgsonTechnical Program ManagerChaim LangermannSenior Program ManagerGet closer to the game with Gemini and Pixelhttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/gemini/google-gemini-pixel-football-club-partnerships/Low-angle view of a soccer player kicking a ball mid-air against a bright blue sky, with grass flying from their cleats.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/football_multi-club_hero_nphU3P.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google Gemini and Pixel partner with five global football clubs to elevate the fan matchday experience through AI and Smartphone Technology.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/gemini/google-gemini-pixel-football-club-partnerships/GeminiAIGoogle in EuropePixelarticleGet closer to the game with Gemini and PixelGoogle Gemini and Pixel partner with five global football clubs to elevate the fan matchday experience through AI and Smartphone Technology.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/gemini/google-gemini-pixel-football-club-partnerships/Eileen MannionVP, Marketing UKI and EMEA Devices and ServicesGoogle is signing the EU AI Act Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-Generated Content.https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/public-policy/eu-ai-act-transparency-code-of-practice/G in Google colours<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GoogleG_FullColor_White_RGB.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Signing the code reinforces our commitment to transparency and responsible AI development in Europe.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/public-policy/eu-ai-act-transparency-code-of-practice/Public PolicyGoogle in EuropearticleGoogle is signing the EU AI Act Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-Generated Content.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/public-policy/eu-ai-act-transparency-code-of-practice/Karen MassinHead Government Affairs and Public Policy - EU Institutions at GoogleThe DMA should not undercut security & privacy for Europeanshttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/the-dma-should-not-undercut-security-privacy-for-europeans/Today's decisions risk undermining vital privacy and security guardrails for millions of Europeans. We have repeatedly offered solutions to safeguard users while satisfy…Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:05:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/the-dma-should-not-undercut-security-privacy-for-europeans/SearchPublic PolicyAndroidGoogle in EuropearticleThe DMA should not undercut security & privacy for EuropeansGooglehttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/the-dma-should-not-undercut-security-privacy-for-europeans/Kent WalkerPresident of Global AffairsGoogle & AlphabetWe’re partnering with Screwfix to help the nation's tradespeople nail admin and grow their businesses using AI.https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/were-partnering-with-screwfix-to-help-the-nations-tradespeople-nail-admin-and-grow-their-businesses-using-ai/Four men in workwear interact at a Google promotional booth outside a hardware store. The setup features a barista serving coffee, tall Gemini banners, and a digital screen showing the Gemini AI interface inside a partially constructed room.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/20260716071936ZJW_8754.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google and Screwfix have teamed up to help the nation’s tradespeople use AI tools to grow their businesses.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/were-partnering-with-screwfix-to-help-the-nations-tradespeople-nail-admin-and-grow-their-businesses-using-ai/UKarticleWe’re partnering with Screwfix to help the nation's tradespeople nail admin and grow their businesses using AI.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/were-partnering-with-screwfix-to-help-the-nations-tradespeople-nail-admin-and-grow-their-businesses-using-ai/We’re expanding Gemini in Chrome to users in the U.K.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chrome/were-expanding-gemini-in-chrome-to-users-in-the-uk/Example of Chrome Partner Multi Tab featuring Jet2<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/original_videos/wagtailvideo-ze4hxeoh_thumb.jpg">Google is rolling out many of Chrome's latest AI features in the UK, starting today.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chrome/were-expanding-gemini-in-chrome-to-users-in-the-uk/UKChromearticleWe’re expanding Gemini in Chrome to users in the U.K.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chrome/were-expanding-gemini-in-chrome-to-users-in-the-uk/Charmaine DsilvaSenior Director, Product ManagementChromeThe latest AI news we announced in June 2026https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/google-ai-updates-june-2026/June Pixel Drop hero<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/260701_ICYMI-June-AI_Thumb.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Here are Google’s latest AI updates from June 2026.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:15:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/google-ai-updates-june-2026/SearchNotebookLMAndroidArts & CultureGoogle DeepMindDeveloper toolsLearning & EducationUKAIPixelGemini AppGemini modelsGoogle ResearchSafety & SecurityGoogle NestarticleThe latest AI news we announced in June 2026Here are Google’s latest AI updates from June 2026.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/google-ai-updates-june-2026/News from Google Team<department/><company/></author></item><item><title>Unlocking Britain’s next era of productivity: Building a nation of AI trailblazershttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/unlocking-britains-next-era-of-productivity-building-a-nation-of-ai-trailblazers/Four illustrated characters representing different professional roles, including a scientist, technician, explorer, and observer.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Gemini_Generated_Image_k2dxu1k2.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google UK shares its latest Economic Impact Report and how to enable more people to unlock the benefits of AI-powered technologies.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/unlocking-britains-next-era-of-productivity-building-a-nation-of-ai-trailblazers/UKAIarticleUnlocking Britain’s next era of productivity: Building a nation of AI trailblazersGoogle UK shares its latest Economic Impact Report and how to enable more people to unlock the benefits of AI-powered technologies.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/unlocking-britains-next-era-of-productivity-building-a-nation-of-ai-trailblazers/Kate AlessiVice President and Managing DirectorGoogle UK & IrelandInvesting in Ukraine’s AI leadership and economic futurehttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/investing-in-ukraines-ai-leadership-and-economic-future/Google.org is providing a $5 million grant to scale Obrii, Ukraine’s national AI job platform. This contributes to Ukraine's AI adoption, following sustained investment …Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:40:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/investing-in-ukraines-ai-leadership-and-economic-future/Google in EuropearticleInvesting in Ukraine’s AI leadership and economic futureGooglehttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/investing-in-ukraines-ai-leadership-and-economic-future/Annette Kroeber-RielVice PresidentGovernment Affairs and Public Policy for EuropeGoogle Play updates let U.K. developers do more and pay less.https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/google-play-updates-uk-developers/We’re pleased to share that the UK will be one of the first markets to benefit from updates to Google Play’s business model, bringing lower fees and more choice to devel…Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/google-play-updates-uk-developers/UKarticleGoogle Play updates let U.K. developers do more and pay less.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/google-play-updates-uk-developers/Preserving cultural heritage: Inside Google DeepMind’s collaboration with Peléhttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/preserving-cultural-heritage-inside-google-deepminds-collaboration-with-pele/A 3x3 grid of images showcasing behind-the-scenes film production, soccer training, and video editing software interfaces.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/pele_bts.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">On August 2, 1959, Pelé scored the most beautiful goal of his career: three consecutive “sombreros” without the ball touching the ground. Yet, the legendary 'Gol da Rua …Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/preserving-cultural-heritage-inside-google-deepminds-collaboration-with-pele/Google in EuropearticlePreserving cultural heritage: Inside Google DeepMind’s collaboration with PeléGooglehttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/preserving-cultural-heritage-inside-google-deepminds-collaboration-with-pele/KK WalkerExecutive Creative Director, Google AI and GeminiExpanding financial advertiser verification across Europehttps://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/eu-financial-advertiser-verification/Blue shield with a lock on it, all in front of various computer windows<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/EU_Ads_Safety_hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google is expanding its mandatory financial advertiser verification program across the EU to help people find services they can trust.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/eu-financial-advertiser-verification/Public PolicyGoogle AdsSafety & SecurityGoogle in EuropearticleExpanding financial advertiser verification across EuropeGoogle is expanding its mandatory financial advertiser verification program across the EU to help people find services they can trust.Googlehttps://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/eu-financial-advertiser-verification/Keerat SharmaVP & General ManagerAds Privacy and SafetyScaling the UK government’s AI visionhttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/google-cloud-summit-london-2026/An abstract digital design of four angled, colorful rounded capsule shapes and a small sphere over a black background.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/GoogleLondon_2_1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Today at the Google Cloud Summit London, we discussed why Google Cloud is the foundation for the UK government’s Augmented Planning Decisions tool.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/google-cloud-summit-london-2026/UKGoogle CloudarticleScaling the UK government’s AI visionGooglehttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/google-cloud-summit-london-2026/Maureen CostelloVice President, UK, Ireland and Sub-Saharan Africa, Google Cloud3 ways to balance screen time and keep kids engaged this summerhttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/summer-screen-time-family-fun/A graphic of a family doing an activity together. A YouTube and Gemini logo sit in the background.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Balance_screen_time_hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google and YouTube tools can help build healthy digital habits with fun, creative learning activities all summer long.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/summer-screen-time-family-fun/FamiliesGoogle in Europearticle3 ways to balance screen time and keep kids engaged this summerGoogle and YouTube tools can help build healthy digital habits with fun, creative learning activities all summer long.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/summer-screen-time-family-fun/Mindy BrooksVP, Product ManagementThe Future Report: Why young people must help shape the future of AIhttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/future-report-why-young-people-must-help-shape-the-future-of-ai/My Life My Say logo<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Untitled_design_42.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Young people aren’t just end users of AI; they should be involved in its design and governance. This report highlights how the next generation is prepared to shape the t…Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/future-report-why-young-people-must-help-shape-the-future-of-ai/UKarticleThe Future Report: Why young people must help shape the future of AIGooglehttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/united-kingdom/future-report-why-young-people-must-help-shape-the-future-of-ai/Dan LawesCEOMy Life My Say