Child Safety Law: France has become the first EU country to ban social media for under-15s, with new account creation blocked from September and existing accounts cut off from January 2027, alongside tighter age checks and school phone limits. Clean-Tech Procurement: The European Commission issued guidance on how the Net-Zero Industry Act should use non-price criteria in public buying and renewable auctions, covering sustainability, resilience, cybersecurity, delivery ability and supply-chain contribution. Electrification Push: The EU unveiled an electrification action plan aiming to lift electricity use from 23% to 46% by 2040, targeting lower fossil imports and faster decarbonisation despite grid and cost hurdles. Defense Tech & Missiles: Britain and Germany are reported to be developing a long-range missile program for strikes deep inside Russia, while a US-led expo in Stuttgart spotlights AI and drone tech for future operations. Payments & Retail Automation: Viva.com added Wero to its business payments platform across Belgium, France and Germany, and Ocado agreed to build a new automated robotic fulfilment centre for a European retailer. Climate Extremes: Spain battled one of its biggest wildfires in central regions as heatwaves push temperatures toward record highs. EU-China Digital Clash: China protested the EU’s record AliExpress fine under the Digital Services Act, calling it “digital barriers.”