Digital Infrastructure in Focus: Kenya secured €102m under the EU–Kenya Digital Partnership plus €37m for the Blue Raman submarine cable extension, aiming to boost regional bandwidth, resilience and lower connectivity costs. EU Economic Policy: IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva urged the EU to harmonize VAT and keep the emissions trading system, linking it to energy independence and cleaner production. Energy Cost Shield: EU lawmakers agreed to strengthen a financial safety net for ETS2 from 2028, using emergency permits to curb carbon-driven heating and fuel price spikes for households. Luxembourg Autonomy in Mobility: Stellantis launched a driverless pilot in Luxembourg with Bolt and Pony.ai, testing Level 4-ready electric vans in real city traffic and focusing on safety and regulatory readiness. Space & Defence Links: Lithuania and Luxembourg signed a satellite communications agreement with €2.5m from Luxembourg to support military connectivity. AI Materials for Space: EmTDLab’s AI-discovered radiation shielding material will be flight-tested on an Orbit2Orbit near-space balloon mission. Crypto Custody Under MiCA: Cecabank launched MiCA-regulated crypto custody and trading infrastructure, with Renta 4 Banco among early users. Local Tech & Health: New Brunswick’s Virtual Care NB replaces eVisitNB with scheduled virtual appointments and tighter nurse practitioner workload rules. Solar Tech Rollout: Enphase launched GaN-based IQ9N microinverters across key European markets.