Product Safety Watch: Experts warn that “self-feeding” baby pillows and similar convenience products can pose suffocation and drowning risks for very young infants. Consumer Rights & Travel: With wildfires hitting popular holiday spots like Spain, Turkey and France, travel-insurance and package-holiday rules on refunds and rebooking are under the spotlight. EU Trade & Retail Impact: France and Germany are pushing a Franco-German roadmap by September to tackle China trade imbalances, aiming to speed up EU market investigations and protection tools. Electric Mobility in Europe: Xpeng debuted its modular “Land Aircraft Carrier” flying-car concept in Munich and also launched the Mona L03 SUV, signaling an aggressive push into Germany despite regulatory hurdles. Sustainability & Costs: Ten EU states are challenging ETS2 plans for carbon pricing on transport and heating fuels, warning of added household costs. Fashion & Shopping Policy: Burberry urged UK PM Andy Burnham to restore tax-free shopping for tourists, saying London’s tourist sales have fallen sharply since the VAT refund scheme ended. Shipping Surcharge: MSC introduced a peak-season surcharge on Northern Europe-to-US/Caribbean routes starting 15 August. Recall Alert: July recalls flagged life-threatening hazards in everyday items, including bed rails that can trap users.