Autonomous Mobility in Luxembourg: Stellantis is launching a driverless pilot in Luxembourg with Bolt and Pony.ai, using a Level 4-ready Peugeot e-Expert and aiming to validate safety, performance, and regulatory readiness in real city traffic. Near-Space Materials Test: EmTDLab’s AI-discovered radiation shielding material will fly on Orbit2Orbit’s near-space balloon mission this summer, moving from Symade.ai simulations to a physical test plate. EU Carbon Cost Shield: EU lawmakers agreed on a “market stability reserve” to issue emergency permits if ETS2 carbon prices spike, targeting protection for households from higher heating and fuel costs starting in 2028. Crypto Custody Under MiCA: Cecabank launched a MiCA-regulated crypto custody and trading infrastructure for institutions, partnering with Bit2Me and onboarding Renta 4 Banco, with plans to extend services to Ireland, Portugal, and Luxembourg. Defence Space Links: Lithuania and Luxembourg signed a satellite communications agreement, with Luxembourg committing €2.5m to bolster Lithuanian military comms. Energy Tech for Homes: Enphase rolled out its IQ9N GaN microinverters across key European markets, designed for higher efficiency and a 25-year warranty. Local Science Education: Josy Barthel students in Mamer launched a stratosphere probe (JosyFly!) to collect atmospheric data and photos from near the edge of space. Nuclear Waste Debate for Luxembourg: A new explainer revisits what France’s Bure nuclear waste plan could mean for Luxembourg, as the underground research facility continues engineering work ahead of disposal plans. Tech Policy Tension: Spain opposes an EU proposal that would let the Commission designate “high-risk” telecom vendors and effectively ban Chinese equipment like Huawei from EU networks.