Trade & Tech Tax Clash: US President Donald Trump warned he could impose a 100% tariff on European exports if countries move ahead with digital services taxes, escalating pressure on EU tech-tax plans. EU Energy Infrastructure: In Luxembourg, EU energy ministers backed a grids overhaul to speed cross-border power projects, streamline permitting, and reduce bottlenecks—while also limiting Brussels’ role in congestion-revenue decisions. Energy Storage Deal: The Commission signed the EU’s first tripartite agreement on energy storage to scale batteries faster and stabilise the grid. Crypto Regulation in Luxembourg: As MiCA nears its July 1 deadline, Luxembourg’s CSSF granted Ripple preliminary CASP approval, positioning Ripple’s stablecoin and XRP for regulated distribution across Europe. AI in Government Services: Luxembourg’s public sector is rolling out AI from state data centres to cut repetitive admin work and help process documents submitted via MyGuichet. Record Heat Hits Home: A severe European heatwave is disrupting transport and schools in Luxembourg, with Findel recording 36.3°C and forecasts pushing toward 40°C. Venezuela Earthquake Response: Search and rescue continues after back-to-back quakes killed at least 920 people, with EU teams including Luxembourg deployed. EV Momentum: “Spectacular” EV sales are weakening political push to dilute the EU’s combustion-engine ban timeline. Luxembourg Finance & Markets: Alchip Technologies raised US$510M via GDS listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.