EU Competition: The European Commission ordered Meta to restore free access to WhatsApp for rival AI chatbot makers via interim measures in its DMA-linked probe, while Apple’s Siri AI launch is blocked in the EU for failing interoperability rules. German Economy: DIW warns Germany could slip into a technical recession as an Iran-linked energy price shock hits growth, cutting forecasts to 0.5% for 2026. Space & Defence Tech: Finland’s ICEYE says it has closed a €1bn funding round valuing it above €10bn, driven by government demand for sovereign intelligence; Ukraine also says Russia is redirecting drones to blame Kyiv, prompting new Nordic-Baltic cooperation. AI & Legal Tech: Swedish legal AI startup Legora expands across London, Madrid, Milan and Paris, targeting 700 EMEA staff. Health & Biotech: Italfarmaco’s givinostat gets Health Canada Priority Review for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Energy Transition: Industry says Europe’s hydrogen funding is under-delivering—only a fraction of the second auction is turning into projects. Agritech: Researchers combine spore trapping with portable DNA sequencing to track fungicide resistance in grain crops. Sustainability & Policy: Animal health groups back an EU roadmap to phase out animal testing in chemical safety assessments.