Digital Euro & Privacy: Revolut has started rolling out its euro-backed stablecoin, EURR, to selected users in Denmark, Poland and Portugal, while the ECB reiterates that a future digital euro would keep offline payment details visible only to the payer and recipient. Payments Reality Check: New research says Europe’s payment rails may be converging, but people still mix methods based on habit, trust and purchase context. Climate Funding in Practice: The European Commission has adopted Greece’s €4.8bn Social Climate Plan (2026-2032) to cut emissions while backing vulnerable households, transport users and micro-enterprises with heat pumps, renovations and social housing. Heat & Resilience: EU climate commissioner Wopke Hoekstra argues the bloc must spend more upfront on resilience, warning that paying after disasters is far costlier. Luxembourg Forensics: Experts in Luxembourg trained on facial reconstruction from skulls, using 3D printing to help identify victims and improve cross-border investigation skills. Satellite Aid: Luxembourg-based SES says it used its geosynchronous satellites to deliver broadband connectivity to quake-hit Colombia, supporting relief efforts. Crypto & Post-Quantum: Bitcoin developers and researchers are pushing post-quantum protections, including proposals for signature upgrades and experimental quantum-resistant transactions. Food Safety: Salmonella linked to eggs is spreading across Europe, with hundreds sickened and recalls reaching Belgium, France, Luxembourg and beyond. Global Defence Bank: Canada backs a new Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, but key G7 players are still holding back, raising questions about achieving a top credit rating.