Energy Storage Push: The European Commission backed the first-ever EU tripartite energy storage agreement, signed in Luxembourg, aiming to speed up large-scale storage to stabilise grids and cut system costs. Grid Rules Clash: EU energy ministers agreed a negotiating position for the European grids package, while member states pushed back on Brussels’ control over cross-border power grid planning and congestion revenues. EV Policy Pressure: “Spectacular” EV sales are weakening momentum to roll back the EU’s combustion-engine ban, with the climate commissioner citing rapid growth in Germany, France and Italy. AI in Government: Luxembourg’s public administration is rolling out AI for repetitive tasks and document handling via CTIE systems, with officials stressing it should support staff, not replace them. Prime Day Tech Deals: Prime Day’s final stretch is driving last-minute iPad and MacBook discounts, with warnings that Apple price changes could lift costs soon. Heatwave Reality Check: Record-breaking European heat continues to disrupt life and strain infrastructure, with Luxembourg also seeing extreme temperatures and knock-on effects for services. Sovereign Tech Stack: SUSE and Openchip signed an MoU to build a European enterprise-grade RISC-V hardware and open-source software stack. Medtech M&A: H.B. Fuller agreed to buy UK’s AMS for about $827m, expanding medical device manufacturing capabilities with regulatory approvals including Luxembourg.