EU Online Retail Crackdown: Environmental Action Germany (DUH) says EU single-use plastic bans are still being ignored online, urging tougher enforcement and penalties after the 2021 cut on items like cutlery and straws. Spanish Kids’ Social Media Rules: Spain’s under-16 social media ban is being reshaped in parliament: access may depend on platforms proving safeguards to limit harmful content and addictive design. Digital Money Watch: Russia’s central bank says the digital ruble is set for a Sept 1, 2026 launch, running alongside cash and existing electronic payments. Supermarket Service Reversal (UK): Morrisons is bringing back staffed meat and fish counters at selected stores after customer pressure, adding grab-and-go options and digital ordering. Food Safety Alert: An ECDC-linked salmonella outbreak across 14 countries is tied to flavoured noodles from a common producer, with many cases among children and young adults. Heatwave Impact on Drinks: Research suggests extreme heat can dampen alcohol sales after a threshold, as consumers shift away from chilled drinks when it’s too hot. Cross-Border Shopping Costs: The EU’s new €3 customs duty for low-value parcels hits Temu and Shein shoppers, ending the old €150 exemption and raising costs per product category. Big Tech Consumer Impact: EU’s top court upholds Google’s record €4.1bn Android antitrust fine, keeping pressure on platform practices that affect everyday consumer choices. Consumer Rights (Finance): Ireland introduces a legal right for customers buying financial products to speak to a human, plus a mandatory withdrawal button for online contracts.