EU Tech Sovereignty: Brussels is preparing far-reaching rules to cut reliance on US cloud and Chinese chips, aiming to protect critical digital infrastructure and reduce “kill switch” fears—raising the risk of fresh transatlantic friction. Modular Construction Push: Irish AI-native EcoModular signed a deal with IDS (Riyadh) and Latvian consultancy Modul Consult to scale modular building projects via joint go-to-market and fee-bearing delivery. Offshore Wind Pipeline: TotalEnergies filed for a 1.5 GW offshore wind farm off Normandy, with a €4.5bn price tag and plans to involve European turbine and cable suppliers. Sanctions Fallout Watch: Ireland and EU policymakers are clashing over whether to tighten sanctions on Russian-owned Aughinish Alumina, after claims it could indirectly feed Russia’s war industry. Automotive Platform Deal: Stellantis confirmed a Tata Motors platform for a new Jeep SUV in India for global markets, targeting a 2028 launch and likely using Tata’s ARGOS architecture. Air Freight Demand: IATA reports global air cargo demand up 4% YoY in April, despite weaker Middle East performance and ongoing Gulf disruption. Food Manufacturing Materials: UK firm Invicta launched PFAS-free industrial bakeware coatings, positioning it as a near-term alternative for food manufacturers facing PFAS scrutiny.