Contrails Trial: Air France says its large-scale trial shows contrail-avoidance measures can work in real flight operations, aiming to cut aviation’s climate impact. Heat & Food Prices: Europe’s heat wave has slashed potato output, with studies pointing to millions of tons lost and fry prices likely rising. EU Water Resilience: The Commission launches a Water Resilience Stakeholder Platform and Water Academy to tackle water scarcity from pollution to ageing infrastructure and climate change. Forever Chemicals Lawsuit: Veolia sues nine firms over alleged pollution with PFAS “forever chemicals,” tied to drinking-water risks in France-linked operations. EU Waste Exports: The Commission opens consultation on a post-2027 list of non-OECD countries allowed to import EU non-hazardous waste, tightening environmental safeguards. Climate Corporate Due Diligence: Sweden moves to transpose the EU CSDDD, estimating compliance costs and which companies will fall under the new rules. Ukraine War Spillover: A UN report highlights conflict-related sexual violence, while Europe’s security and logistics pressures continue to ripple through energy and maritime routes. EU-Canada “Associate Member”: Mark Carney backs an EU associate membership idea for Canada, but the scope remains unclear—raising questions for energy, critical minerals, and mobility.