Energy Security & Trade: Canada struck a deal to supply Germany with LNG from the Ksi Lisims project, with Germany set to buy up to 1mn tonnes a year for 20 years from the early 2030s, underlining Europe’s push to diversify gas sources. Macroeconomy: Germany’s Council of Economic Experts warned growth is stuck, cutting forecasts to 0.5% for 2026 and 0.8% for 2027, while inflation is expected to rise to 3%. EU-UK Relations: EU ministers told the UK it will get no special treatment in future economic ties, rejecting any “goods-only” single-market idea and stressing the indivisibility of the four freedoms. Ukraine EU Path: Ukraine’s deputy PM Taras Kachka said Kyiv rejects “lightweight” or associate membership models and wants full, merit-based accession with all negotiation clusters opened early. Finance & Regulation: Italy’s Supreme Court ruled hotels don’t have to provide free tap water, while Banca Sella became Italy’s first bank to offer Bitcoin and crypto custody services under MiCA-aligned rules. Markets & Sanctions: The UK imposed sanctions on 18 crypto platforms and firms tied to Russia’s sanctions-evasion networks. Tech & Industry: Italy’s Meloni renewed attacks on EU “bureaucracy” as a drag on industrial competitiveness. Climate Shock: A UN climate chief called Europe’s record early heatwave a “brutal reminder” of climate impacts and urged faster fossil-fuel phase-down.