Circular Economy Push: The EU’s environment agency says scaling circular economy actions could cut climate impact by 22%, biodiversity loss by 19% and air pollution by 25%, but warns investment must speed up to hit EU targets. EV Subsidies, China Advantage: Germany’s new EV and plug-in hybrid subsidies start this week, with no EU-made price cap—media expects China-built models to benefit most as buyers chase lower monthly costs. EU Sanctions Tightening: EU ambassadors meet May 22 to shape a targeted “mini-package” of Russia sanctions, including expanding blacklists and tightening maritime logistics ahead of a broader 21st round in mid-June. Fertilizer Shock Workaround: With Iran war disruptions raising fears for global fertilizer flows, Politico reports the EU is leaning on longer-term plans—cow manure included—rather than immediate tariff relief. Consumer & Retail Buzz: Swatch’s Royal Pop launch triggered crowd trouble and store closures over safety concerns, while Autotrader data shows EVs are selling fastest in the UK used market. Business Moves: Ennov expands in China via CloudScientific; Kornit Digital makes Atlas MATRIX commercially available for more fabric types.