EU Circularity Push: New EU end-of-life vehicle rules enter into force, setting binding recycled-plastic quotas for cars (15% by 2032, 25% by 2036) and targets for steel/aluminium from 2033, aiming to cut virgin-material dependence. Packaging Costs: EU packaging rules start applying, and retailers/food chains warn compliance and recycled-material supply gaps could lift consumer prices. Inland Shipping Under Strain: Record-low Rhine and other rivers are disrupting German and wider European cargo flows, forcing lighter loads and raising costs as heat and drought persist. Rail Baltica Reset: Latvia plans a cost-cut first phase for Rail Baltica, with options to reduce requirements or halt further work, as officials push “rational” optimisation. Security & Oversight: Germany’s cabinet backs major intelligence-law changes, expanding digital access and “active” disruption powers, while press groups warn about journalist/source protections. Geopolitics at Sea: Putin warns of “reciprocal” seizures if Europe targets Russian shadow-fleet vessels, escalating the sanctions-and-maritime standoff. Shipping Markets: Maersk reports Q2 profit above forecasts and raises full-year guidance amid strong demand and disruption-linked freight rates. Tech for Mobility: SAESOL Tech expands V2X security credentials in Europe via EU CCMS compatibility, partnering with German nfiniity to protect vulnerable road users.