Luxembourg Space Connectivity: OQ Technology plans a direct-to-smartphone satellite connectivity demo in Germany next year with Telefonica Germany, aiming for two-way messaging and voice using cellular spectrum and small satellites—part of its push for a more sovereign European mobile space network. EU Digital Sovereignty: The European Commission unveiled a package to curb US cloud dominance in sensitive government work, requiring “sovereignty risk” checks for contracts and pairing it with an Open Source push and Chips Act 2.0 roadmap. EU Big Tech Court Win: Meta scored a rare win in Luxembourg’s EU General Court, easing DMA rules for Facebook Marketplace, though Messenger remains regulated. AI in Daily Life: A new AI restaurant phone concierge (“Hey Buddy”) is rolling out to handle calls in real time, tackling missed calls during peak hours. Connected Toys Compliance: An EU-funded check of 88 remote-controlled toys found 60% failed interference rules, triggering bans and warnings across multiple countries including Luxembourg. AI Memory for AI Factories: NVIDIA and SK hynix announced a multiyear partnership to advance next-gen memory for AI infrastructure, including digital twins and semiconductor design acceleration. Schengen Friction: Brussels is pressing Germany to phase out internal border checks, arguing alternatives and risk-based policing can keep passport-free travel working. Economy Watch: Eurostat reports a small rebound in services production in March 2026, with Luxembourg among the biggest monthly risers. Energy Transition Debate (Luxembourg): Mouvement Ecologique urges targeted help for vulnerable households instead of broad fossil-fuel price subsidies, warning against delaying decarbonisation.