EU Climate & Industry: The European Commission unveiled an Electrification Action Plan and a major ETS overhaul, including a 46% electrification target by 2040 and an “Industrial Decarbonisation Bank” backed by €100bn, while critics warn the ETS path is being softened for business competitiveness. Aviation Carbon Rules: Brussels also proposes extending ETS coverage to some flights departing the EU from 2029, up to 5,000km from the bloc’s centre, drawing sharp pushback from Iata and environmental groups. Digital Competition: Under the EU’s Digital Markets Act, the Commission ordered Google to open up Android access for rival AI assistants and share search data, setting up another high-stakes fight over platform power. Tech & Markets: European stocks closed mostly lower as a tech sell-off deepened amid AI-chip worries and Middle East tensions. Heat & Health: New figures point to more than 10,000 excess deaths linked to Europe’s early summer heatwave, as Saharan dust also spreads and raises health concerns. Energy Security & Defence: Production of Europe’s first Sikorsky S-70 Firehawk helicopters has started in Poland for Czech firefighting and emergency missions, while the EU backs faster defence innovation with a new AGILE programme for Ukrainian firms. Everyday Life: England plans to ban high-caffeine energy drinks for under-16s from April 2027, and Sardinia’s most popular beaches are adding booking systems and entry fees to curb overtourism.