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• [New] Hungary faces its worst energy crisis in decades as another heat wave is forecast across Central Europe. financialpost
• [New] About 779 million people in North America, Europe and North Africa will see at least a 10% partial eclipse. Live Science
• [New] Travelers who plan conservatively, remain flexible, monitor local conditions, and prioritize heat mitigation measures will be better positioned to reduce disruption throughout Europe during the remainder of the 2026 summer travel season. On Call International Blog
• [New] Many procurement teams are now mandated to de-risk their supply chains by sourcing from Europe or the US instead. CNS Media
• [New] Europe could pay for the energy needed to reach US home AC prevalence for under $15 billion a year: less than a tenth of 1% of GDP. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• [New] In August, a new Europe-wide packaging, external and packaging waste regulation kicks in ordering that all packaging should be minimum 70% recyclable by 2030, rising to 80% from 2038. BBC News
• [New] Microsoft will invest billions of dollars in infrastructure supporting Mistral's AI expansion across Europe while broadening distribution of the French company's models through Azure, Foundry, Copilot Studio, and Azure Local. MarketingProfs
• [New] As gas became more expensive in Europe than in Asia, LNG shipments were diverted to Europe, where suppliers could get a better price. European Central Bank
• As demand increasingly concentrates in the highest-quality buildings and future supply remains constrained, we remain highly confident in the long-term outlook for prime offices and continue to see opportunities to create value through repositioning and redevelopment across London and Europe. Mishcon de Reya LLP
• Europe is anticipated to remain one of the most strategically important Satellite NTN markets, driven by digital sovereignty initiatives, secure communications requirements, and advanced satellite manufacturing capabilities. Persistence Market Research
• Defence will form part of Temasek's broader push to invest more across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), which today account for just 12% of its $518 billion portfolio. ST
• Temasek plans to increase defence investments in Europe, Middle East, and Africa, aiming to invest €17 billion (S$ 25 billion) by 2029 due to rising military spending. ST
• Fast-growing Region: Europe is expected to register the fastest growth in the upcoming period, owing to large-scale investments in hydrogen aviation technologies and supportive clean energy policies. Persistence Market Research
• Europe is expected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period owing to rising awareness of behavioral health illnesses, more government spending on mental healthcare, and increased access to psychological therapies. Precedence Research
• Staying in Europe, 22 member states committed to increasing annual energy storage deployment from 12 GW in 2025 to 45 GW across 2026 to 2028. We Mean Business Coalition
• Chinese battery giant CATL has launched a partnership with Octopus to build more than 30 battery swapping stations for electric trucks in Europe by 2035, with the first battery-swapping hubs opening in the UK in 2027. We Mean Business Coalition
• Growing concentration of media ownership and tensions between big tech and media are threatening media pluralism across Europe, leaving media systems increasingly vulnerable. European University Institute
• In 2026, a regional share of around 20.7% is predicted to be held by the U.K. in Europe, as organizations continue to digitize utility management and strengthen sustainability reporting. Persistence Market Research
• The economic outlook for Europe, and globally, remains subdued, with a softer Q2 earnings season anticipated. EdenTree

Last updated: 03 August 2026