Counterfeit Drugs: EU drug authorities warn that fake prescription pills laced with nitazenes have surged, with seizures rising from 380 tablets (2022) to 50,000+ (2024), as the market grows more unpredictable. Consumer Costs & Energy: The Netherlands reported 3.5% inflation in May, driven by pricier air travel and bungalow park stays, while EU households’ energy use edged down 0.2% in 2024 and EU negotiators agreed stronger price controls in the carbon market (ETS2) with permit releases if prices top €45. Food & Safety Rules: Cyprus is pushing to land a deal on EU food safety simplification, with pesticide residue limits and substance approval periods still the main sticking points. Car Leasing Watch: France’s consumer watchdog flags issues in long-term leasing (LLD/LOA), including deposits and return/resale mechanics that can leave drivers exposed. Tech & Retail Infrastructure: Telefonica Germany is rolling out SD-WAN across ~4,700 Deichmann stores to speed in-store digital services. Big Tech & AI Access: The EU and Apple trade blame over Siri AI rollout, while regulators keep pressing Meta to restore free WhatsApp access for rival AI chatbots. Energy-Intensive Industry Support: Bulgaria approved a compensation scheme for energy-intensive consumers under a 3x50 model, funded via an electricity security fund. Travel & Leisure Prices: Dutch research claims camping in Croatia is now the most expensive in Europe, reigniting debate over peak-season pricing. Semiconductors Sovereignty: Qualinx and GlobalFoundries say they’ve completed an all-European foundry process for security-critical chips.