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• [New] More than half of France's population is under a severe weather warning as large swathes of western Europe endure the second extreme heat event of the year, with temperatures expected to exceed 40 C (104 F). The Guardian
• [New] Announcing a series of data findings live from the showroom floor at Money20 / 20 Europe in Amsterdam, AI-powered transaction risk platform Fraudio revealed that average payment fraud rates have jumped by approximately 25%. The Fintech Times
• [New] As one of the largest HREE deposits globally - and the most advanced in Europe - Norra Karr has the potential to become a cornerstone supplier for Western magnet producers. GlobeNewswire
• [New] Rolls-Royce will build mini nuclear power plants for Sweden in a major boost to the British engineering giant's ambitions in Europe. Electricity Info
• [New] Changes in government policy in the U.S., Europe and elsewhere and long-term growth in India, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America will drive the demand expansion, OPEC said, despite impressive progress by China in its shift to renewable energy. MarineLink
• [New] The US wants Nato members to contribute more to defence spending in Europe and says some countries have not shown how they will reach an agreed target of 5% of national economic output (GDP) which includes 3.5% on core defence and 1.5% on related infrastructure. BBC News
• [New] The CADA will reinforce energy-efficient data center capacity, while complementing the Apply AI strategy to boost the adoption of artificial intelligence and cloud across Europe. Shaping Europe's digital future
• [New] The Echa move will accelerate the phase out of PFAS-based pesticides across Europe. Chemistry World
• [New] The Protein Brewery anticipates supplying 600 metric tons of Fermotein in 2027 from its demo-scale factory in Breda in the Netherlands to meet customer commitments in Europe, the US and Singapore, with production capacity increasing to > 2,000 tons by 2029. AgFunderNews
• [New] Europe, like much of the world, is living through a period of heightened geopolitical uncertainty in which sanctions risk, legal divergence, and cyber disruption have moved from abstract concerns to board-level variables. theregister
• [New] Foreign battery cells produced in Europe enable downstream EV manufacturing; restricting Chinese investment risks delaying capacity build-up. Bruegel | The Brussels-based economic think tank
• [New] The European Commission is considering extending free carbon allowances under the EU Emissions Trading System beyond the current 2039 deadline, provided energy-intensive industries make substantial investments in Europe and continue their decarbonization efforts. Energy in Demand - Sustainable Energy - Rod Janssen
• [New] In Europe, focus remains on inflation expectations and any follow-up commentary from European Central Bank officials after last week's rate hike, as markets reassess whether the ECB could stay hawkish amid lingering energy-driven inflation pressures. IC Your Trading Edge | Official Blog | Blog
• [New] Data traffic generated by smartphones in Europe is expected to grow at a CAGR of 35% between 2022 and 2027, driven primarily by eMBB adoption. Market Data Forecast
• [New] The withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU reduces the military potential of the strategic autonomy of Europe: the EU cannot, as before, count on British participation in its operations. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Europe is moving toward the implementation of TPD3 (Tobacco Products Directive 3), which is expected to introduce a harmonized e-liquid tax across all member states. Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence
• [New] The humanization trend presents a significant growth opportunity for manufacturers, enabling differentiation through innovation, quality, and a deeper connection with pet owners across Europe. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Major movements of troops along NATO's eastern flank have been announced, introducing instability to cross-Atlantic security at time when Europe is increasingly focused on potential Russian military threats. Al Jazeera
• [New] The United States plans to cut air and naval assets designated to NATO operations in Europe, in another hit to confidence concerning Washington's commitment to the military alliance. Al Jazeera
• [New] Regular commercial operations are targeted for early 2027, which Apollo Go describes as the largest planned automated public transport operation of its kind in Europe. Automotive World
• [New] A sudden de-escalation in the Iran conflict - with planned strikes called off and reports that a deal could be signed in Europe as soon as this weekend - reversed the risk-off mood that had pulled the entire crypto complex lower for weeks. investing.com
• [New] As Europe moves towards broader open finance initiatives, Lithuanian fintech firms could find themselves well-positioned to benefit from additional data-sharing frameworks. The Fintech Times
• [New] The European Commission's new legislative package introduces significant measures across semiconductors, cloud, AI, open source, and data centers that will reshape the regulatory landscape for technology companies operating in Europe. Jones Day

Last updated: 22 June 2026