EU Packaging Overhaul: New PPWR rules start 12 Aug, tightening PFAS limits in food-contact packaging, pushing recycled-content and full recyclability targets, and boosting reuse systems for transport packaging—big operational lift for retailers and exporters. Solar Eclipse Power Strain: UK energy supplier Octopus urges customers to cut electricity use during the eclipse as solar output dips; across Europe, grid operators prepare for a predictable generation drop. Drought Hits Supply Chains: Low Rhine/Danube water levels are forcing steelmakers to shift freight from barges to rail/road, raising costs and delivery risk for industrial buyers. Ryanair x Google Cloud: Ryanair signs a five-year Google Cloud deal, rolling out Workspace and Gemini Enterprise to 35,000 staff to improve productivity and resilience. TUI Earnings Pressure: Tui reports a 43% profit slump as geopolitical uncertainty and weaker demand delay bookings. Connected Consumer Tech: Apple Vision Pro bets on immersive live sports as shipments remain soft, while Crypto.com expands tokenized stock derivatives across the EEA. AI Governance Watch: Italy drafts an AI decree that would let police collect biometric data in “sensitive” public areas, drawing concern from its data watchdog.